My 1st WindowBlinds Skin Day 2

Today I will continue my 1st WindowBlinds skin

Saturday, April 7, 2007 by Life is a Game | Discussion: OS Customization

Today I will continue with creating my frist ever WindowBlinds skin. You can have a look here WWW Link what I did yesterday. I set myself today a goal to finish the toolbar icons and controls.

I have to admit that yesterday after working all day on this skin I slowly started loosing motivation to finish it and that's exactly why I posted an article yesterday to get some support from you guys. So big thanks to everybody for your comments. I got back my spirit and motivation after reading your comments today in the morning.

So I will continue in a moment I just need to get something to drink.   
14 Reply 17 Referrals
Bebi Bulma
Reply #1 Saturday, April 7, 2007 3:18 AM
Stupid question: were the previews you gave mock-ups or what's actually done and applied so far?

Life is a Game
Reply #2 Saturday, April 7, 2007 3:27 AM
It's what I've actually put together in SkinStudio and applied as a Skin.

Bebi Bulma
Reply #3 Saturday, April 7, 2007 3:43 AM
Cool.

REDstyler
Reply #4 Saturday, April 7, 2007 3:48 AM
Looking Good! Have you considered what fonts you'd like to use yet?

Life is a Game
Reply #5 Saturday, April 7, 2007 8:47 AM
Thanks! I was thinking to just use the default font.

Life is a Game
Reply #6 Saturday, April 7, 2007 8:50 AM
It's 13:46 now and I have just finished all the controls and posting now screenshots from SkinStudio. As you can see there are still some details missing but I think it doesn't look that bad for my first skin in a days and a half work.








REDstyler
Reply #7 Saturday, April 7, 2007 10:38 AM
Looking Good Again

I suggest the following fonts, you would have to include it in the ZIP file that you publish so the user can install it manually:

> Segoe UI (Windows Vista User Interface Font)
> Zurich BT
> Humnst777

If you need any of these fonts then search them on Google. If you can't find them email me on  [removed by admin] and I'll send them to you.

P.S. I Like the fact that you use orange instead of Blue. Looks good!

Life is a Game
Reply #8 Saturday, April 7, 2007 11:55 AM
> Segoe UI (Windows Vista User Interface Font)
> Zurich BT
> Humnst777


Thanks for the tip. I will use Segoe UI but first I want to finish all the graphics and set the fonts.

Life is a Game
Reply #9 Saturday, April 7, 2007 4:49 PM
It's 21:43 and I will finish for today. I'm quite happy with today's progress. I completed the controls, toolbar icons and shut down/log off sections. So for tomorrow I have left the animations and special folders sections.






ArileenDesign
Reply #10 Saturday, April 7, 2007 5:37 PM

Armbut
Reply #11 Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:24 PM
im starting to like this skin, good luck with it and when your done, expect a download from me!

Skinhit
Reply #12 Saturday, April 7, 2007 7:36 PM
looking good life is a game!

Life is a Game
Reply #13 Sunday, April 8, 2007 3:01 AM
Thanks guys. Will continue today with it right after I iron my shirts

DeezerQ
Reply #14 Sunday, April 8, 2007 2:16 PM
Good on you for undertaking this. I can only imagine how overwhelming it may be at the thought of discovering you have designer's block. You certainly have my respect!

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