UBports Website rebuilding
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@Kaizen said in UBports Website rebuilding:
Few words about these elements:
These elements are for an extra layer of communication like words (I don't believe in design BS, but it's true). As the same value, Ubuntu touch gives the market we need to provide the website visitors.
I don't know what BS means.
Ok, I might have been a bit ambiguous sorry. With superfluous «additional elements» I refer to:
Extra balls and gradients:
Extra elements and lines:
Over explained scenes / cumbersome images:
Extra elements + Inner jokes:
The ideal would be going to a more simple design, more in the way of:
Keeps the OS image, it's simple even if the text is kind of mockery and negative, but that's «flour of another sack»
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@Kaizen said in UBports Website rebuilding:
In meanwhile, see some of the 3D work in progress.
I love what you have there. The 3D model is cool but I'm a real fan of your hand drawings. They are absolutely gorgeous
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@CiberSheep I would guess all of these things - with the possible exception of the "balls and gradients" - are mostly due to this being a relatively quick mock-up. The final page probably shouldn't describe Ubuntu Touch as a "A Powerfual alternative" either!
I think the way of thinking about Ubuntu Touch as a brand rather than a project makes all the sense in the world for the front page, at least if the goal is to convert people into using it. But "busy" elements should maybe try to mirror elements of the operative system itself, for example by dynamic animations illustrating the swiping gestures? It'd say animations are great as long as they direct (positive) attention towards elements of the OS itself rather than away from it.
Also, I'm not generally a software mascot kind of guy, but that 3D render looks great.
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@potet Thank you! that was great feedback that changed my concept
@CiberSheep As @potet said, what you just saw it's a low fidelity mockup - If I were you, I wouldn't give much attention to details now, trust the process, I promise good results.
Before I present my next (stunning) design - I want to talk in the same language as the audience, and for that
I want to understand what's driving the community, so for that, please choose any statement that applied to you (as an individual - multiple-choice is ok) or add one or more.General statement
- I want to contribute UT because it serves my OS needs.
- I'm here to support open source.
- I'm fun of Ubuntu.
- I care about privacy/data/personal information
- I appreciate open-source.
- I comfort with knowing what's running on my mobile device.
Device usage statement
- UT is my first/second operating system
- I consider myself as advance user (I use terminal or tweaking my OS)
- I consider my self as regular user (normal use: mailing, messaging etc.)
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General statement
- I want to contribute UT because it serves my OS needs.
- I'm here to support open source.
> * I'm fun of Ubuntu. - I care about privacy/data/personal information
- I appreciate open-source.
- I comfort with knowing what's running on my mobile device.
- I am proud to be part of such a rewarding community
Device usage statement
- UT is my first/second operating system
- I consider myself as advance user (I use terminal or tweaking my OS)
- I consider my self as regular user (normal use: mailing, messaging etc.)
I have added new points in Bold and left what applies to myself. I think that you'll find that most points you provided are true for most people;
Looking forward to your new designs.
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If I were to summarize the general statement in three tabloid keywords, I would probably go for:
Transparent
Developed as an open source project, Ubuntu Touch contains no hidden nuts and bolts. Your usage data is kept exactly where you want it: on your device, and nowhere else.
Community-driven
Rather than being developed by one of the richest companies in the world, Ubuntu touch is fully developed by the community of users. As a consequence the system is developed with the sole purpose of giving the best and most secure user experience possible, while mainstream systems balance these concern against profit.
Built to last
Rather than being developed individually for each device, Ubuntu Touch runs the exact same operative system on all phones. This means that your phone will continue to receive software updates for years after traditional vendors would drop support. -
@Kaizen Your suggested design looks ok. But for my opinion, that black design isn't that nice. I more prefer white and clear design, than very dark and less contrast design.
Dark and black websites always have something negative.
Just check any website of huge companies, they are never dark or even black.
Text should always be whether full black on a light background, or full white on a dark background to maximum contrast and not some in between, to lower visibility and contrast.
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@Loops This was a refreshing comment! I'm not sure how you get rewarded for contribution but would like to hear more in DM or on Telegram ka1iz3n.
@potet Inspiring words and great copy writing! where did you get this man? you nailed the first draft!
@WLBI Agreed, black is not cool - I already have an advanced white version.Btw, is that part is true?
"This means that your phone will continue to receive software updates for years after traditional vendors would drop support. "Soon I will drop the first design (3-4 days)
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The wife took the kids for ice cream, and I couldn't wait. Here is my half-mile away design, without the demonstration part, and Yumi's icons/imagery.
Please shoot on anything (aim to kill
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@Kaizen Much, muuuuch better. Well done
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@Kaizen, great job !! I really like this new design ir's looking good !
Side note, full disk encryprion is not (yet) possible. -
@Kaizen Huge improvement. I adore the design. Very well done!
I'm struggling to find any faults of value to you at the moment but if I do, I will be sure to post here.
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@Kaizen You've done a great job, creating Yumi in 3d is hard , to see the robot always looking straight ahead,
I've always seen it this way, this is a sketch I've done, but my idea was this one of Yumi's image, could you do this drawing in 3d?
I add my opinion to the design, the black and white ones are not elegant, many times they are used for the pages, but they are cold colors that do not tell you continue seeing my web, a very light color or a dark color in part are very pleasant, they relax you and you want to continue navigating in their pages,
Regards...
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@Kaizen Love the latest mockup, and I think it seems to have an appropriate level of brightness while still playing nicely with contrast. Not sure I have anything constructive to add, will think about it.
As for the "continue to receive software updates" part, it absolutely needs to be confirmed (or disconfirmed) by someone with a better technical understanding than I have. By how I understand the system the main challenge in this regard is the continued support of phones that were designed for Android, and are running on old versions of Halium. I would expect the community to keep these devices supported for a long time (at least relative to vendor support), but this should absolutely be confirmed by someone more knowledgable than myself before it's included on the web page.
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@CiberSheep Thank you.
@henri2h I will check that, Thank you!
@Josele13 Well, I think you look at the first initial draft I wouldn't call it design. Yeah I can try to to make a 3D model
@potet Thank you.
Well, I have decided that I need to break things out into two pages. I want the whole demo section (it mostly value proposition) into the new page.
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Home - Frontpage mainly presents the 'Why' of using the ubuntu touch - Open source, freedom, etc.
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OS - The OS page is mostly about the 'How.' So this page will primarily include OS Visuals and tons of animation (Which I almost figured out) - Tricks, look, terminal, player, App store, messaging.
I might need help to record the screen for the second page. I don't have a compatible UT device, and my Linux is out of reach right now - Who will ever volunteers gets a storyboard of what he or she needs to do.
@potet You've done great on the first page. Maybe you can write a value proposition based on the given?
Guys, I need you to write comments on the design, check grammar, and have a pixel-perfect eye, feel free to comment on anything (wrong or right)! - Just not the footer because I haven't been figure it out yet.
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Hi, my review of "New Version 2":
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In the header it's "UBports" not "Ubport"
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Instead of "Your usage data is kept exactly where you want it: on your device, and nowhere else"
I'd say : "Your data are kept exactly where you want it: on your device or anywhere you grant"
I'm not 100% satisfied with that but that's something to work on -
In the picture associated there is a typo for "Calendar"
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The convergence ready chapter is a bit overselling IMHO
Convergence is not as simple that this make believe. I'd be nuancing this part.
These features are limited to some devices and working on a phone will never be like on desktop
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@Kaizen For the header image (the 3D Yumi) I would use only one circle the one with Yumi
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@Kaizen I am unfortunately yet to get my hands on an ubuntu touch device - I'm currently writing only as a disgruntled Android user. So I think maybe somebody else will be better fit to write a value proposition. I think it makes sense to keep convergence as a clear part of this if possible while remaining honest, as it seems to have been the main selling point of Canonical.
If/when we reach a point where the major communication platforms are supported and working well (good web apps, Whatsapp in anbox) I think this should also be addressed, as it is a central concern. I don't know exactly how apps are contained in UBports vs Android, not sure if a security message could be included in this section ("Every app you need - contained" or something).
I guess another selling point is that it is "welcoming, yet powerful" or something like that: highlighting that it is perfectly suited for normal users with their normal needs, while also offering the power of Linux to advanced users. But again, I don't think I'm the right person to be writing this.
Some thoughts on phrasing:
- For the main headline, I would shift focus away from "our" dreams and towards the system. "A better alternative for your smartphone or tablet. Made by users, for users"? Not sure, ideally it should be able to communicate clearly what UBports is even to somebody who has no idea what an operative system is.
- "OS" needs to be spelled out, and lowercase characters after comma.
- Maybe "Your data are kept exactly where you want it: on your device, and nowhere else unless you explicitly ask for it"?
- Where I wrote mainstream systems, maybe "traditional systems" is a better choice of words.
Quick thoughts on the OS page:
- Not sure if "preferred by developers" is the best sales pitch for a headline - normal users will think you have to be able to read binary to use it. This is where I would rather have the "welcoming, yet powerful" pitch, and mention the linux terminal as an example of why power users prefer it.
- Ever changing welcome screen sounds confusing. "Welcome screen that tells you everything you need to know at a glance"?
- The "every app you need" section shouldn't be separated from the OpenStore part
- Big brother has too negative connotations - I would keep the security focus purely positive, only implying the failures of other systems. But maybe I'm too pragmatic.
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If I was to make a cheeky suggestion, on the Installer page, perhaps you could put Linux first instead of Mac, because, y'know...Linux
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@Loops said in UBports Website rebuilding:
If I was to make a cheeky suggestion, on the Installer page, perhaps you could put Linux first instead of Mac, because, y'know...Linux
Also, that is the proper alphabetical sequence: L, M, .... W
