Macfunky
September 29th, 2010, 11:07 AM
I find there are two main problems with themes and icon sets, then again it's a very subjective matter, but the two problems i find are -
- Imitation
- Trying too hard
I do understand that everything has an influence and it's bound to show up in one way or another. I don't mind certain elements but i think sometimes it goes too far.
For me i feel a theme and icon set should be more practical than aesthetic. Not to say that it should look like crap and part of it being practical can make it look good.
Also i feel some themes try too hard. An example of this, i feel, would be dark themes. I love the look of them but i have yet to find one that is practical in every day use. I find it hard to make out elements of the programme sometimes so they're not for me.
One no nonsense theme that i really like is the default Opensolaris theme and icon set (can't think of the name of it right now). It is what i think a theme should be. It is practical and attractive, has a non cluttered look and makes everything nice and easy to identify and navigate. Plain and simple and that's how i like it.
I am not bashing anyone or any themes here. Some simply aren't for me but that's what being open is all about. What i don't like, someone else will and i have the choice so i won't complain. It's great :D
What i would like to find out is if there are any other simple, elegant themes out there that provide a nice practical interface for the user, no nonsense. So what are your favourite no nonsense themes?
*Opinions please, no bashing* Thank you :D
- Imitation
- Trying too hard
I do understand that everything has an influence and it's bound to show up in one way or another. I don't mind certain elements but i think sometimes it goes too far.
For me i feel a theme and icon set should be more practical than aesthetic. Not to say that it should look like crap and part of it being practical can make it look good.
Also i feel some themes try too hard. An example of this, i feel, would be dark themes. I love the look of them but i have yet to find one that is practical in every day use. I find it hard to make out elements of the programme sometimes so they're not for me.
One no nonsense theme that i really like is the default Opensolaris theme and icon set (can't think of the name of it right now). It is what i think a theme should be. It is practical and attractive, has a non cluttered look and makes everything nice and easy to identify and navigate. Plain and simple and that's how i like it.
I am not bashing anyone or any themes here. Some simply aren't for me but that's what being open is all about. What i don't like, someone else will and i have the choice so i won't complain. It's great :D
What i would like to find out is if there are any other simple, elegant themes out there that provide a nice practical interface for the user, no nonsense. So what are your favourite no nonsense themes?
*Opinions please, no bashing* Thank you :D