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Re: A better Ubuntu Unity Launcher - Part I (mockup)

 

On 7/15/12, shane lee <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I don't really see that the vertical bar adds anything over the arrows
> we currently have.
> I don't really agree with extra spacing either.  Being a vertical bar,
> space is already fairly limited so I would see extra space as wasted
> space.
> One thing I am all for and think should be in unity as soon as
> possible are the folders/groups/stacks.
> I have found these invaluable in android.
>
> On 15 July 2012 22:37, Aditya Vaidya <kroq.gar78@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I agree. It looks good, but it won't if it's actually implemented. I
>> think
>> the thing that should be put in Unity from the mockup, if anything, is
>> the
>> vertical bar for the focused window/program.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> kroq-gar78
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Jonathan Meek <shrouded.cloud@xxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good as a mock up, bad in practice. Coloring creates contrast issues.
>>> Not
>>> having the "shields" may leave an app disconnected from a badge if it's
>>> not
>>> square. The squared dots are inconsistent with indicator "now running"
>>> chevrons and, while I like the grouping thing.... pretty sure Apple might
>>> be
>>> more than a little angry over pilfering that look.
>>>
>>> On Jul 15, 2012 5:05 PM, "Brandon Watkins" <bwat47@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I saw this mockup by rylexr on deviantart today, and think it has some
>>>> nice ideas to improve the unity launcher. It looks cleaner and more
>>>> readable, and the idea of combining multiple apps into one launcher
>>>> looks
>>>> pretty interesting.
>>>>
>>>> At the very least I think the vertical line to highlight the currently
>>>> focused application is an excellent and easy to implement idea, as in
>>>> the
>>>> current unity launcher there is no real indication of the currently
>>>> focused
>>>> app.
>>>>
>>>> http://rylexr.deviantart.com/#/d575s1k
>>>>
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I disagree with the vertical line; I think it would definitely be
easier to find the app that you are currently using.
-- 
---Ryan


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