[Tango-artists] Tango icon for glade

Matt Chaput matt at sidefx.com
Wed Nov 15 11:09:11 PST 2006


AJ Ashton wrote:
> On 11/13/06, Vincent Geddes <vgeddes at metroweb.co.za> wrote:
>> I wonder what metaphor would be best for conveying the idea that glade
>> is a user-interface designer. I am currently used a window (user
>> interface) + wrench (editing/building) metaphor, indicating that users
>> can edit/build user interfaces.
> 
> To me, the wrench metaphor says "modify" (as in changing settings) and
> not actually designing and building. The wrench just tweaks the nuts
> and bolts - perhaps a tool more closely related to designing or
> building would be better. I think something like a compass or a hammer
> better indicates that the program is actually for creating something.

- A window, with a pen or pencil in the middle of drawing a button into 
the window.

- A window, with a construction crane hoisting a button into place 
(harder to draw, but cooler).

Matt


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