[haiku] Re: Wallpaper design contest

  • From: Anthony Boone <anthonyboone1@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "haiku@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <haiku@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:00:28 -0500

I have tried every which way to remove myself from this list. Can
someone provide a straight answer?

On Sunday, June 26, 2011, Patrik Gissberg <patrik@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello everybody!
>
> I think that todays blue background with the Haiku logo makes Haiku look old, 
> it gives me a Windows 98 feeling. Therefor I would like to arrange a 
> wallpaper design contest. It would serve two main purposes; have wallpapers 
> designed for Haiku and promote Haiku to a broader audience.
>
> My idea is to create the rules for the contest and set an end date. 
> The contest should be marketed on design targeted websites, such 
> as deviantart.com. I think the community should vote which wallpapers should 
> be included in Haiku, and which one should be the default. We could also make 
> a vote on haiku-os.org where the users can vote for "Users choice" etc.
>
> We should also try to find a contest sponsor (or sponsors) so – besides the 
> honour of being included in Haiku – prices can be won.
>
> What are your thoughts about this?
>
> Patrik
>

-- 
Anthony

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