iShowU User Interface Changes
Here's a more complete picture of what I think iShowU
might turn into. There are two versions here - one being
a "dark"ish version ala iTunes and the other being a
light version which is compatible with the standard
Unified Feel (as supplied by Apple). I've provided
like/dislike comments so that you can get an idea of what
I'm thinking.
Click on any picture to go to s slideshow with full sized images. The "dark" versions come first, followed by the "light".
Click on any picture to go to s slideshow with full sized images. The "dark" versions come first, followed by the "light".
- Likes
- The removal of brushed metal (I would not call the shading/gradient "brushed" as such, since it contains no horizontal brushed effect)
- The smooth gradients for the button bars.
- I like the "light" look for all the "support" panels. The "dark" look I think borders on 'hard to read' when the panel becomes large (the uninstaller is a good example). In these cases, the 'light' panel is more relaxing, nicer and less stressful.
- With the "light" version, I'm able to display the Preferences panel in a consistent manner. I found that if I attempted this using the "dark" colours, everything was way to dark. Horrible. That's why in the "dark" photos, the Preferences is shown using standard Aqua feel.
- Dislikes:
- Neither are particularly "Apple Standard". Having said that, what exactly is the standard these days?
- The darkness of the grey panels. They seem a little too dark against the standard Apple Unified look
- The only negative regarding the "light" version that I can see is that everything might be a little too washed out. On most things I think it is considerably more subtle (and thus more livable with, over a longer period of time). But I do wonder if it provides enough contrast.