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[NOW ONLINE]Playboy Themes

Tomorrow i will present you two new themes in my thread with the playboy bunny... but not with other bunnies ;-)
Boot-, phone- and calculator skins are included.
One theme is simply black and white, the other the same, but glossy.
Here is a preview.

Nice work! I really like the look of the glossy dialer pad!
Looking forward to this!

just cant waiting to see and try this.join the playboy club.

very nice! cool
I have to say... you really put allot of work behind your themes..!
I dont have the time (or patience) anymore to work on themes...
Good thing you are here, and making all these awesome themes!

Wohoooo...awsome dude....Really like your work.....
Curious how Hugh Heffner's Diamond would look like.....

Now it´s online and ready (a little changed - look at the pics behind the link) for download and preview here in my thread.
I enjoy, that here is more positive feedback for this theme. In my german forum came until now rather negative response.
For questions and feedback use the theme thread, please.
Special greetings to Nisse...you spend so much time in more important things...in these things i haven´t the knowledge, but i admire your results.

Neo XL said:
Now it´s online and ready (a little changed - look at the pics) for download and preview here in my thread.
I enjoy, that here is more positive feedback for this theme. In my german forum came until now rather negative response.
For questions and feedback use the theme thread, please.
Special greetings to Nisse...you spend so much time in more important things...in these things i haven´t the knowledge, but i admire your results.
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Thanx for your kind words....!
I've updated Customizing TF3D - The Collection!

EDIT: Please download again... i had to make a correction at the calculator skin...twice the 2, but no 3). Now the correct file is online.
Sorry.

Help!!
I really really want this theme (glossy perferred). I found another post you made that said for me to disable my touch flo download the file to my internal storage then open the cab and install it. power cycle then turn on touch flo... well when i did this my touch flo would never launch. when i finally got it to nothing except the phone dial pad was playboy??? Am i missing something here?? PLZ Help!!

[PROJ] UI Guidelines / Libraries for all Devs and Apps

Hi everyone,
I´ve got a question, it won´t get out of mind:
What about UI guidelines for ALL developers and applications ? What about a collection of graphics and tutorials so every app gets a proper interface?
Apple does this with OS X and iPhone, and as far as I know it works. So why don´t start something like this with WindowsMobile ?
I´m dreaming of some kind of Xda-Devs library which is a wiki as well as a resource for graphics and animation frameworks. If we put our talents and efforts together I think this is doable !

It's a nice idea, but why? You say Apple does this, but it's why we have WinMo ! Everything is different, don't want everything looking the same!

TheChampJT said:
It's a nice idea, but why? You say Apple does this, but it's why we have WinMo ! Everything is different, don't want everything looking the same!
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*lol* You got that wrong, I don´t want to look everything the same. But we could increase the popularity and usability of WM immense if we could provide some kind of library.
I´m not talking about apps which are skinable. I´m talking about replacing the standard WinForms, so it looks nicer and is more fingerfriendly.
And when you say the different styles make WM unique - you wanna tell me missing usability is an argument to buy an WM phone ?!?

TheChampJT said:
It's a nice idea, but why? You say Apple does this, but it's why we have WinMo ! Everything is different, don't want everything looking the same!
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Actually EVERYONE does this. Gnome, KDE, Apple, Microsoft all spend lots of time and money on the research of UI Guidelines. Its brings the whole community so much close and leads to a fluint interface experience. Apple and the latest versions of KDE being a case in point. If we as a community lay down some guidlines on what works best where with Touch, Stylus and keyboard navigation we will already be one step closer to more usable devices. Being a programmer by trade I spend hours making sure that my UI is as close to what ppl are use to ATM ie: The Office 2007 UI. So many ppl are upgrading to this new look and feel. So my application needs to follow suit since it gets used withing corporate environments
Thats just my 2c. Hope its well spent

m.schmidler said:
*lol* You got that wrong, I don´t want to look everything the same. But we could increase the popularity and usability of WM immense if we could provide some kind of library.
I´m not talking about apps which are skinable. I´m talking about replacing the standard WinForms, so it looks nicer and is more fingerfriendly.
And when you say the different styles make WM unique - you wanna tell me missing usability is an argument to buy an WM phone ?!?
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I was under the assumption that the desired direction, judging by all of the most popular apps on this site, was to have apps that were fully skinable and completely finger friendly (at least where it makes sense).

Personally, i think if we follow the style like iphone of designing their apps, it would be quite boring, this forum apps would not be special anymore. However, i think there would be advantages too.

Precisely hazeline, we should figure out what works for us and work from there. When you look at apps like Manilla 2D and TouchFlo 3D even though they are great they are lacking some basic fluincy.
Im gonna have a look over then next week and see if I can knock together something for facebook for our WinMo devices. It seems like this would a good start for me to see what I would like changed in a basic UI

removed. doh bleh

please remove.

cornelha said:
Precisely hazeline, we should figure out what works for us and work from there. When you look at apps like Manilla 2D and TouchFlo 3D even though they are great they are lacking some basic fluincy.
Im gonna have a look over then next week and see if I can knock together something for facebook for our WinMo devices. It seems like this would a good start for me to see what I would like changed in a basic UI
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absolutely agree. When I first saw the facebook shots I thought "wow, we need those gfx for other apps". So, any (Xperia) users in here, what about extracting those gfx for us ?
regards,
Martin

I noticed Microsoft released some sort of guide for developers a few days ago, you can find it here: http://www.codeplex.com/AppArch/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=19798
I also tried to copy the Facebook-Panel style, don´t criticise me, I just did this in a couple of minutes, if I put some efforts in this it would look definetely better
Although this thread isn´t that crowded I still hope this becomes a big community project, it IS possible, there are some many talented people in here !
regards,
Martin

m.schmidler said:
I also tried to copy the Facebook-Panel style, don´t criticise me, I just did this in a couple of minutes, if I put some efforts in this it would look definetely better
regards,
Martin
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Believe me, it's NOT that bad..
and I like the idea too...
We could implement some sort of XDA-Oficial Theme...
And this way we would have at least some common ground from were to start..
I also develop for the device, and too often, my major worry/problem is how to go for a Nice graphical interface...
It would also be goo to have some sort of listing of Graphic experienced users, willing to help developers...

thx but as I said, I really could do a complete set of such graphics...problem is I´m busy with school and as you may know with the TL theme as well.
My intention is to really get all devs and designers in here and discuss how to create a basis which every developer can build upon.
I don´t know the differences between C++ and C# apps but maybe someone tells me how difficult it is to develop a framework for animations which everyone can use.
The outcome should be what script.aculo.us is for web-developers.
Graphics should be created according to a certain pattern, so we should create a list of button-types which every designer can refer to.
regards,
Martin

Hiring a Panel Developer

Hi,
I need someone to program a panel for me.
Right now I need a rough estimate of the cost and time it will to say design something like the SPB Shell?
I will provide all needed graphics and layouts and anything you need with regards to the design.
Please PM me your quote.
Thanks!
Erum

What, no one?

Unfortunately...
I dont think your gonna get much of a response at the moment as a) the whole panel development has been exceptionaly quiet since the product was released and b) sony's own panel development competition is still ongoing and so IF there is anyone out there who has gone into development of panels i am 99.99% sure they will be focussed on this as a way to showcase their abilities rather than taking on private projects
Is just my opinion of course...

Thanks! I guess you are right about that.

If I had the ability I'd certainly help out... I've actually got a buddy who I'm begging to make some panels for me haha.

panel development...
Erum... im guessing what you are working towards is the improved sms interface thing youve taked about here and on xperiax1.net?
if so i totally agree this needs to be revamped and would love to be kept informed of any development for idea sharing, testing etc... im no techy but id be happy to help...
Andy

@TheSpideyWVU, Keep at it LOL. May be you can convince him to develop panels for the both of us LOL.
@afreeb, Yes, that is the one I want to work on. I've got some of the layouts worked out and I have a detailed list of features I want added. Now all I need is a programmer. Feel free to PM me your ideas and features you'd want. And let's hope I find someone
Isn't there any panel developer who requires a great looking interface for their panels? Perhaps we can swap skills :-D

new incredible user w/ skinning background

hi all,
in a few days (waiting for wirefly shipping), i'll be an incredible owner. i've done quite a bit of research on the phone up to this point, including coming across this forum and seeing that it was among the most active and informative on the net.
i have an extensive windows skinning/modding background, having been active in the scene for almost 10 years now. i am a moderator at the now mostly defunct customize.org and also at the newer, more active pixelfuckers.org, a site that was started by some of the elite desktop modders in the world as a playground and showcase for our work. my windows screenshots and skins have been very well received by the community and have even won a few contests. i've even had a couple of shots featured on lifehacker.com. i also have a good deal of graphic design and photography/post processing experience.
what i'm getting at here is that i will most certainly be looking to mod the living hell out of my incredible when it finally arrives and i'm looking for the best way to do so. i know of apps like launcher pro and adw launcher and will certainly be utilizing them. i'm also familiar with some of the roms that are available, like cyanogen, and roughly what extra capabilities they give the user as far as customization goes. lastly, i've browsed the incredible screenshot thread and have seen
my questions are as follows :
can i do a fair amount of visual customization without rooting?
what are some free apps that are skinnable and help in visual customization?
thanks in advance everyone.
as a final thought for now, i intend to start making android-sized versions of my popular desktop wallpaper series, 'photowalls', so keep a look out for those in the near future. if you'd like links to any of my work (being a new user, i can't put them in this post), don't hesitate to ask.

You might want to check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761517
Definitely use Launcher Pro, you can choose what icons to use for applications you place on your homescreens, as well as hide apps in the app drawer.
You can also use BetterCut or Folder Organizer to change the icons on folders, all without root.
I'm not sure if you can get access to /system/app without rooting (I'm pretty sure you can't), but if it turns out you can, you can use ADB to replace the apk's with modified ones posted on this forum.
As far as skinnable widgets, I know Beautiful Widgets has a lot of skins available for it, but beyond that I haven't really looked. Hope this helps.

Welcome to the forums. Can't wait to see your work. Rooting is easy. Lots of roms. Great community. Glad to see you here.
Sent from Conical .06

thanks for the tips zoon, i'll check that thread out some time.
as far as the wallpapers go, i know the formula for resolution is 1x height and 2x width, making the dinc one 960x800. is there another resolution that's overly common that i should include in the packs? i'll probably throw an iphone-sized one in there too, just to maximize the number of downloads.

also, if anyone out there is looking to collab on a theme/widget design (you do the coding, i do the graphics), i'd definitely be up for it.

I will take you up on that sometime in the future if you don't mind. Im still getting the video cam and bluetooth working. But after that i was going to start themeing/modding.
Sent from Conical .07

posted a couple screenshots of what i have so far here.
i still want to look into some modified .apk's that have been posted here...could anyone point me in that direction?

I'll be a monkey's uncle.
It's you.

luvit said:
I'll be a monkey's uncle.
It's you.
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hah, have we met?

No. it just felt right to say.

New theme/UI design

Hi,
for my Major Project I have designed/redesigned the User Interface for Android. It`s not the entire UI just a proposal with common elements.
If anyone is interested in designing a new theme for Android, have a look at the on-line presentation and the entire booklet at
http://softouch.igloo.si

very cool ! i like it
will it be released one day? very interested in

I dont have the programming knowledge to develop it, unfortunately.

cool stuff
Hey congrats! it looks very smart and the idea is very cool

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just tested it, works fine http://softouch.igloo.si/

woow!
It looks very nice!

nice idea and looking great

Hey !
It looks great & i want it absolutely !
Do you develop it???

sorry, no. don't have the necessary knowledge. But if somebody is willing to develop, I am happy to contribute additional design elements if needed.

I saw this thread ages ago and after much searching discovered it again. Have you had any more movement toward making it a reality?

Hi, as mentioned I do not do programming so I can`t create a theme. No dev has approached me either. Until then, this remains a concept

Wow.
Looks very nice. Good design job

Great design concept, it looks really nice.. well done!
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i dont have a rooted phone, but that looks like a very cool UI, hope it wrks out for you Bro

gud one..will follow this!! )
Jus give us the updates of ur work, man!!

Thanks, It looks very nice to me.

seriously this should be made into a REAL launcher or something...

thanks to all of you for thumbs up. Again, if anyone is considering making it into a launcher or theme, please contact me.

Hey, why dont you pm 'robocik' or 'coolexe'.. they come up with new roms all the time.. I really want to see this concept become reality..