Hello all, I can take a lead role in getting the website done if there are no objections. I am not the lead of the Artwork Team but am the keeper of the branding/marketing so this would fall under that team as well.
I can also spin up Feng Office on one of my personal servers which can be used for storage, tracking, and collaboration. I am also fine with any other storage system that would better suit everyone. To be clear, I don't want to spend a lot of time discussing the storage as I would on the actual site, I don't care if we are mailing around floppy disks as long as it is fast and efficient. In reference to the design, we should take these blueprints into consideration https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntugnome-brainstorming/+spec/improve-ubuntugnome-website https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntugnome-brainstorming/+spec/ubuntu-gnome-website-look+feel These are detailed enough to give us a starting point but also vague enough to allow us to be creative. The website should have a "blueish" theme and be simple, intuitive and beautiful. On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 2:02 PM, Prashant Matta <[email protected]> wrote: > I agree with you on both of it. When I used to work for TEDxGateway, we > used Google Drive only. And yeah... UX is first. > So, Keith, we are under you lead, I assume? > > On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 12:12 AM, Patrik Bubák <[email protected] > > wrote: > >> First I'd say the main focus is the design itself. The code comes later. >> >> Dňa 9.1.2015 o 19:39 Prashant Matta napísal(a): >> >> Same here. And the fact that you are behind me, I don't think there will >> be a need for you to work at night (unless and until you are a >> procrastinator/nocturnal creature). >> So yeah, the only question now remains is 'when?'. Oh and we will need >> the FTP address and access to the site, yes? >> >> On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 12:02 AM, Patrik Bubák < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> My time zone is GMT+1, am based in Denmark, so Copenhagen time. >>> >>> I am willing to adjust as needed, have no issues working at night time >>> in case it's urgent. >>> >>> Dňa 9.1.2015 o 19:20 Prashant Matta napísal(a): >>> >>> I am also ready and yes, a separate group discussion/chat would be >>> better so that it won't disturb other folks here (secondary would be that >>> email chats are a bit confusing at times). Or otherwise, Skype works too. >>> >>> About the drives, I guess Dropbox/OneDrive/Google Drive are similar (at >>> least for me). So I am fine with whatever you all decide upon. >>> >>> And yeah. I will also contribute as much as possible(that goes without >>> saying). >>> >>> Can everybody who is contributing tell their location/GMT so that we >>> could have a better understanding of when to disturb each other? >>> Mine would be Mumbai, India (GMT +5:30) >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 10:54 PM, Keith I Myers < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> I completely understand Patrik and am willing to make as many >>>> sacrifices as needed to ensure that this gets done. Remember, I am not a >>>> designer so don't let me interrupt your best practices. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Patrik Bubák < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I understand Keith. Time zones are a pain when it comes to projects >>>>> like these, but a compromise has to be made if work is to be done as quick >>>>> and efficient as possible, even though art itself cannot be rushed and >>>>> those expecting fast results will get... well, fast results not resulting >>>>> in what they hoped for. >>>>> >>>>> I also agree on the mailing list for those managing the project, to >>>>> get a general overview of the state of things, but I still defend the >>>>> idea, >>>>> that members of the design team directly working on the project should >>>>> have >>>>> a way of reaching one another faster than over emails, plus there is a >>>>> downside to email attachment limitations, as greater files (let's say >>>>> .PSDs) cannot be sent over email. >>>>> >>>>> For that a shared cloud storage for immediate and effective work on >>>>> the same file from different locations comes into discussion. I can't >>>>> think of anything better than Google Drive, although its functionality is >>>>> limited to platforms in runs on, afaik there is no suitable Drive client >>>>> for Linux still and there are only a few that share the same >>>>> functionality, >>>>> one of which is Copy <http://copy.com>, which I use and works >>>>> flawlessly on all platforms, mobile included. >>>>> >>>>> A private social media group, since most of use social media, would be >>>>> an effective and more interactive way of collaboration with live previews >>>>> and direct discussions in forms of comments, which are more readable than >>>>> nested email chats in which I personally often get lost, to be honest. >>>>> Live >>>>> chat over one of the mentioned communication applications is an even >>>>> bigger >>>>> plus. >>>>> >>>>> Please understand, that since we cannot sit in one cosy office and >>>>> discuss things face to face we have to find other means that suit the work >>>>> pace. >>>>> >>>>> Some sacrifices will have to be made, but that's the usual case in >>>>> everything. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dňa 9.1.2015 o 17:19 Keith I Myers napísal(a): >>>>> >>>>> Hello Patrik, >>>>> I think the mailing list would be the best option with a failback to >>>>> Skype/Facebook/Hangouts for "real time" communication. I do have and use >>>>> Skype on occasion. >>>>> >>>>> The mailing list may be the best approach for other forms of >>>>> communication as we are all on different timezones. I am currently on US >>>>> EST (GMT -5) as I reside in Miami, Florida. >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Keith I Myers < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> @Ali - Any objections to creating a "Ubuntu Gnome Website Redesign >>>>>> Team" on Launchpad to give this project its own mailing list and access >>>>>> to >>>>>> other resources. I can take lead of the project. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Patrik Bubák < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm in Keith, as long as we first decide on the main communication >>>>>>> channel, since that should be priority #1 - to work (almost) in >>>>>>> real-time, >>>>>>> so progress is fast and smooth. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dňa 9.1.2015 o 17:08 Keith I Myers napísal(a): >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hello Patrik, >>>>>>> With the newly sparked interest between you and Prashant, do you >>>>>>> guys feel that we can take this on and get something done rather >>>>>>> quickly? I >>>>>>> am not an artist in any sense but I can help as a Project Manager and >>>>>>> Consultant to ensure that our design guidelines are respected. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 6:18 AM, Patrik Bubák < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am new to the team, but am trying to follow up as much as I can. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I know it may seem difficult sometimes to work with me, since when >>>>>>>> I work on something I expect the other side to be as clear about their >>>>>>>> demands as they can, which I do realize is not often possible and the >>>>>>>> industry I am entering also teaches, but believe me when I say when the >>>>>>>> communication is right, and attention to detail is paid, all work will >>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>> done accordingly. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To the website issue, I cannot, nor do I consider myself a web >>>>>>>> designer, *yet*. Currently I am taking my three-months long >>>>>>>> internship at a local design company, so practically I am available, >>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>> sure to what extent, but I am. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have done a few small web designs and about 3 full websites in >>>>>>>> Joomla, but that was years ago. Joomla, however, is simple and could >>>>>>>> be an >>>>>>>> alternative for us - to take a suitable pre-coded Joomla template and >>>>>>>> redesign that. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am confident we have many skilled people with us who know their >>>>>>>> way around with the code, so Joomla, that is just like Ubuntu built by >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> community and with all its flexibility could be altered to anyone's >>>>>>>> desires. Then again I saw the work of some of our designers and again >>>>>>>> I am >>>>>>>> confident, that together we can achieve great things. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *All it takes is proper communication*. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I know we are busy, some of us extremely, and that is why we have >>>>>>>> to continue in a massive recruitment campaign to fill up our ranks. >>>>>>>> This >>>>>>>> campaign would involve the creation of recruitment >>>>>>>> banners/posters/other >>>>>>>> propaganda material to hire designers to join the cause. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There are many artists who simply don't know where to fit, then >>>>>>>> there are those who are yet to experience the light of the stage, and >>>>>>>> there >>>>>>>> are so many art collectives/websites centred around art that I lost >>>>>>>> count >>>>>>>> of and are the best place to start searching at. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Those being a part of such communities should start posting blog >>>>>>>> entries, forum threads and even in the news section of that site with >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> approval of admins that we are looking for people with skill, >>>>>>>> dedication >>>>>>>> and the right amount of enthusiasm for our cause because what we do is >>>>>>>> karma, but a good one. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dňa 9.1.2015 o 4:24 Ali/amjjawad napísal(a): >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Bruce Pieterse <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hey Team, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi :) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Just saw that we have 13.10 / Gnome 3.8 screenshots up at >>>>>>>>> http://ubuntugnome.org/screenshots/. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Please can we get these updated whenever you have some time >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks :) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The whole website MUST be changed and it seems no one is >>>>>>>> following up with this issue. While I didn't give up yet, I feel my >>>>>>>> efforts >>>>>>>> to chase this issue is helpless/useless as neither the marketing nor >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> artwork sub-teams are following up. Above all, I have not yet seen a >>>>>>>> serious draft to replace the current website. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I highly understand real life comes first (myself was and still >>>>>>>> busy with), this task was pending for more than one cycle and if I >>>>>>>> remember >>>>>>>> correctly, we wanted to do that from 14.04 cycle. It means 3 cycles so >>>>>>>> far >>>>>>>> ... that's way too much! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> All the best, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Bruce >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> FSF Member 10674 / The FSF is a charity with a worldwide mission to >>>>>>>>> advance software freedom / Join the Free Software Foundation: >>>>>>>>> http://www.fsf.org/register_form?referrer=10674 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntugnome-artwork >>>>>>>>> Post to : [email protected] >>>>>>>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntugnome-artwork >>>>>>>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you think we need to update the screenshots until the website >>>>>>>> is done, please go ahead and I will do the upload for the new >>>>>>>> screenshots. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>>>> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad> >>>>>>>> *Remember: *"All of us are smarter than any one of us." >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ubuntu GNOME OneStopPage >>>>>>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/OneStopPage> >>>>>>>> http://torios.org - StartUbuntu >>>>>>>> <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StartUbuntu> - http://amjjawad.net >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntugnome-artwork >>>>>>>> Post to : [email protected] >>>>>>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntugnome-artwork >>>>>>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [image: --] >>>>>>> Keith I Myers >>>>>>> [image: http://]http://KMyers.me >>>>>>> +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> >>>>>>> Mobile : (305)-929-3475 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: --] >>>>>> Keith I Myers >>>>>> [image: http://]http://KMyers.me >>>>>> +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> >>>>>> Mobile : (305)-929-3475 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> [image: --] >>>>> Keith I Myers >>>>> [image: http://]http://KMyers.me >>>>> +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> >>>>> Mobile : (305)-929-3475 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> [image: --] >>>> Keith I Myers >>>> [image: http://]http://KMyers.me >>>> +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> >>>> Mobile : (305)-929-3475 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntugnome-artwork >>>> Post to : [email protected] >>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntugnome-artwork >>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > -- [image: --] Keith I Myers [image: http://]http://KMyers.me +Keith I Myers <http://plus.kmyers.me/> Mobile : (305)-929-3475
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