[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2017-05-26 Thread Daniel van Vugt
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1351424 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1351424 ** This bug is no longer a duplicate of bug 1358050 Some icons assume familiarity with other OS ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 1351424 [icons] browser, settings and calculator icons too

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-13 Thread Olivier Tilloy
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 > There's plenty of other things (such as bookmarks synchronization > between a computer and a mobile device) that I'd love to see before > the focus is on a new icon. Those tasks are not mutually exclusive

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-12 Thread Mateo Salta
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 I think we could at least do some Ubuntu color spicing up on the current one, the map background is nice. But the compass does really look way too close to safari, possible to use ubuntu font shapes and arro

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-11 Thread Gregory Opera
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 I agree, it would be *nice* to have something with an "Ubuntu feel" to it... But it's hardly a priority. There's plenty of other things (such as bookmarks synchronization between a computer and a mobile dev

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-10 Thread Alan Bell
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 here you go, one suru folded world map with a black cat silouette based on a public domain and unencumbered image https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:P_cat.svg ** Attachment added: "webbrowser-app.svg"

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Alan Bell
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 You can't just say that Safari has more market recognition so you will use their trademark for your commercial product in the same product class! That is exactly what trademarks are there to prevent and if t

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Sam Hewitt
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 Like it or not, Safari and others have defined the generic browser icon metaphor as the world/map + compass and Ubuntu doesn't have the clout in the browser market (like apple, google or mozilla) to drop a b

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Alan Bell
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 if it isn't a priority then lets just slap any old image on it for now and do a new design when it gets to the top of the list. I really don't mind what I click on to launch the browser, I just don't want th

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Matthieu James
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 The pictograms have been designed several years ago to support the communication around the Ubuntu brand. Their style is nice but too simple and restrictive to be used to designing a complete and consisten

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Alan Bell
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1358050 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1358050 very much so, and that one is even older and more neglected! ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 1358050 Some icons assume familiarity with other OS -- You received this bug notification bec

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Mark Curtis
Would https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu- themes/+bug/1358050 be related to this bug? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1505970 Title: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not disti

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Alan Bell
why not use the already drawn pictogram for the internet https://design.ubuntu.com/wp-content/uploads/pictogram-internet-orange- hex.svg why are all icons on the phone not meeting the pictogram style? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscrib

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-09 Thread Olivier Tilloy
I linked to the OMG Ubuntu article because I think that this bug deserves some attention from design. I too would like to get them to comment on the issue (even if it’s just to dismiss it). -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubunt

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-08 Thread radicsge
Im not a designer, but an idea could be to have a flying ship (caravel) above the clouds. Ship is associated with bringing you somewhere and cloud with the net. Im not aware of similar icons anyhere. (flying ship was a strong unit in the master of magic). Attached two quick scratches for demo.

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-08 Thread radicsge
sketches :) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1505970 Title: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.l

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-08 Thread Alan Bell
I must say I was somewhat surprised about the article, but not quite as surprised as I am that this has been left for so long and even went through a redesign without addressing the problem. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubun

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-08 Thread Nathan Haines
Oliver, I'm not sure that an opinion column written about this bug is relevant here. We don't want to do what the "media" think is a good option, we want to do what's best for the Ubuntu Browser project. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subs

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-06-08 Thread Olivier Tilloy
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2016/06/ubuntu-browser-icon-too-similar- safari -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1505970 Title: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu bran

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-04-26 Thread Alan Bell
Probably worth mentioning that since filing this bug the icon for the webbrowser-app has been changed, but not in a way that fixes the concerns raised. Current icon attached now, still doesn't meet standards for desktop icons and has an orange compass needle pointing north east. ** Attachment adde

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-04-26 Thread Alan Bell
** Branch linked: lp:~alanbell/webbrowser-app/icon-1505970 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1505970 Title: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand To manage not

[Bug 1505970] Re: [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand

2016-04-26 Thread Alan Bell
** Summary changed: - [Icons] Icon isn't very good + [Icons] Web Browser icon is not distinctive to the Ubuntu brand -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1505970 Title: [Icons] Web Browser