OXT icon

[richmond62]

This does not show up very clearly on the Macintosh Dock:
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Here's a thought:
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[tergolap]

Personally, I start almost everything from the Spotlight Search. However, a good idea and it looks good.

[OpenXTalkPaul]

I do have another version that has that round-rect shape.
I also have a better vector 'hand' that I created for helloSystem project.
The Icon certainly could use some work, a better logo design. I haven't done any work on that since the first month of working on OXT (back in Oct. 2021).

[richmond62]

Frankly, I don't like it very much.
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[richmond62]

This results in a cleaner, crisper, more 'in your face' effect:
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At least, even if nothing else, you can see 'OXT'.

[tperry2x]

I'll throw my hat into the ring and suggest something too.
Nice and clear, and a nod towards hypercard of old.

[richmond62]

How about posting a mockup of your idea.
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Hard to see the stack graphic.

[richmond62]

How about this?
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[richmond62]

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[micmac]

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[richmond62]

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I think the stack needs to contrast with the background a bit more.

[richmond62]

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Nothing quite like 'stirring the soup' to get people thinking . . .
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[tperry2x]

or:

[OpenXTalkPaul]

Here's a BigSur> style Icon ( rounded corner squares shape):

[richmond62]

That's a great improvement in terms of contrast.

Wonderful.

[TerryL]

@ Richmond. I think your stack icons look good. Try a few without "oxt" for a simple look. I'm leaning toward the leaf and 3-d stack-of-cards. Line them all up again numbered so the remaining few can vote. Is the current demo icon too busy?

[richmond62]

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[richmond62]

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Fairly vomit-making.

[richmond62]

I think, to be honest, that I do not really like either purple or loud pink:
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Obviously, were it deemed necessary, those stacks could be lifted and 'OXT' inserted beneath them.

True confession time: Dark green has always been my favourite colour.

One of the things I dislike about 'something else' is its lack of contrast:
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I don't know who designed that icon (can you imagine if they spent lots of that donation money hiring a 'professional' icon designer?).
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Even my crude, jaggedy edges, 2 minutes GIMP piss-about is an improvement.

[TerryL]

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Please Vote By Feb 4
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Please vote for three OXT icons in order of preference within the next two weeks. Thanks Richmond for assembling them.

I vote: 15, 1, 4.