The Next Skinning contest..
What should it be? Tell us..
Thursday, May 26, 2005 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
We have some ideas on what the next skinning contest should be. We want to make it only cover ONE program rather than multiple (gets too hard to manage).
Here are some thoughts:
1) WindowBlinds skinning contest.
2) DesktopX related contest - Best Themes, Best Widgets, Best Animated objects
3) Media Player contest
4) Icon contest
5) Wallpaper contest
6) Screenshot contest
7) Best Suite contest (Visual Style + Wallpaper + Icon Package + Desktop widgets/gadgets put together into a single theme)
8) Other.
Let us know by commenting here.
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joeKnowledge
Reply #22 Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:17 PM
Reply #22 Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:17 PM
Oh, and I go for a DX compitition. Best theme, best object/widget, best over all.
As for a suite, that must be some big prize for someone to work on a whole stuite of skins.
I wanted to do a contest with 20 dollars, but that really aint gonna happen I guess lol
So I would suspect a big prize for a suite of skins.
As for a suite, that must be some big prize for someone to work on a whole stuite of skins.
I wanted to do a contest with 20 dollars, but that really aint gonna happen I guess lol
So I would suspect a big prize for a suite of skins.
glowster
Reply #24 Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:45 PM
Reply #24 Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:45 PM
I vote for the much ignored Object Bar,possibly the most useful ingedient of the bunch. Desktop X is fun to play with but few are coders
StevenArt
Reply #25 Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:52 PM
Reply #25 Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:52 PM
Your past contest(s) have been great. Consider having different levels of competition in whatever category is decided upon. Competition levels such as: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional. Some of us "beginners" may feel a little intimidated by more experienced skinners and designers and opt not to participate if "beginners" are competing head-to-head with those more experienced. 
CerebroJD
Reply #26 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:05 PM
Reply #26 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:05 PM
I think it should be a Suites contest. That way we could have teams and stuff, and really show off overall talent, not just a single persons like in a WB skin. 
RPGFX
Reply #27 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:13 PM
Reply #27 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:13 PM
Of course, being a wall artist, I'm saying wallpapers. But I do think walls present the most opportunity for creativeness. Just my thoughts...
Watson
Reply #28 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:58 PM
Reply #28 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:58 PM
Walls or windowblinds... i wanna see the next g-pod(not sucking up)
Island Dog
Reply #29 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:59 PM
Reply #29 Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:59 PM
I think a DesktopX contest would be great. Maybe it would inspire some new widgets instead of the usual weather.
Diafragma
Reply #30 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:04 PM
Reply #30 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:04 PM
I was also thinking how great of an idea it would be to have a screenshot contest, after all that is the whole purpose of skinning to improve the looks of our desktops...
nottie_
Reply #31 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:11 PM
Reply #31 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:11 PM
Windowblinds or a DesktopX theme as there isn't that many "complete" themes for it out there its all mainly weather, calendars, clocks etc and since it has so much potentional to do so much more it would be wicked just to see what skinners can come up with.
Hippie
Reply #32 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:15 PM
Reply #32 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:15 PM
hows about something for RightClick
I love the Right Click, so yea that would be cool.
I love the Right Click, so yea that would be cool.
sharpshark28
Reply #34 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:20 PM
Reply #34 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:20 PM
Oops, So sorry for the double post. I thought me computer was lagging. (sorry 
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Ingui
Reply #35 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:32 PM
Reply #35 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:32 PM
Hey,
At first I was thinking a screenshot contest was lame. But as I was reading through the comments an Idea hit me.It would still amount to a "skinning" contest. A person or group would have to use their own new/unreleased skins to customize their desktop. None of the screenshots could contain released skins nor could the skins be released until a winner/winners selected. By the end of the contest quite a clamour could be created for the release of the winning skins as well as many runner ups. It would probably involve more collaboarations too, as opposed to single entrants as there a bunch of different apps to skin although you could go it alone if you wanted to and are able. You wouldn't even have to be able to skin to work with a group on an entry. I know quite a few people like to upload screenshots, well, that could be their role on the "team". Anyway, just a thought.
ciao,
Jason
At first I was thinking a screenshot contest was lame. But as I was reading through the comments an Idea hit me.It would still amount to a "skinning" contest. A person or group would have to use their own new/unreleased skins to customize their desktop. None of the screenshots could contain released skins nor could the skins be released until a winner/winners selected. By the end of the contest quite a clamour could be created for the release of the winning skins as well as many runner ups. It would probably involve more collaboarations too, as opposed to single entrants as there a bunch of different apps to skin although you could go it alone if you wanted to and are able. You wouldn't even have to be able to skin to work with a group on an entry. I know quite a few people like to upload screenshots, well, that could be their role on the "team". Anyway, just a thought.
ciao,
Jason
Hus
Reply #36 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:46 PM
Reply #36 Thursday, May 26, 2005 9:46 PM
Since I used to be a Screenshot-only type of person...I have a respect for the work than CAN go into them. I've debated this online with friends, and their answer is always "a screenshot is still just a screenshot". But think how much time goes into hunting down those perfect icons or that wallpaper...that's the fun of skinning afterall. Ultimately, you make skins to make your desktop look better. You damn sure use skins to make your desktop look better. Well, just how some skins are better than others...some desktops look better than others. Think of it like interior decorating...for your PC. I've always said a GOOD screenshot goes unappreciated. 
Alex Lichtenhan
Reply #37 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:12 PM
Reply #37 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:12 PM
How about Three Catagories:
Best Desktop X Theme
Best Media Player (any player)
Best Overall Suite
We are way over due for a skinning contest I simply can not wait.
Best Desktop X Theme
Best Media Player (any player)
Best Overall Suite
We are way over due for a skinning contest I simply can not wait.
RockinMike
Reply #38 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:21 PM
Reply #38 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:21 PM
A Suite contest, I like your idea CerebroJD. Teamster of people putting together a suite, imagine the possibilities and all the ideas there are so many talented artists/designers this type of contest could make history. One team, One suite to submit, One grand prize.....sleep on that thought for a while Brad. 
Jafo
Reply #39 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:28 PM
Reply #39 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:28 PM
Strangely....or perhaps not....I'd go for 'screenshots' and 'walls'.....would certainly raise ire and discontent....could be 'fun'....
Phileosophos
Reply #40 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:36 PM
Reply #40 Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:36 PM
How about MusicMatch Jukebox? I love that MP3 player, but it's got the lamest, paltry handful of skins imaginable. It's about time MMJB got the treatment!
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Reply #21 Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:15 PM