Protector WB Released!

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Started on a new blind. This is another darker skin, but I tried to keep it light enough so as to not cause any issues with 3rd party apps that refuse to skin properly.

I have added some interest to the otherwise flat gray color by "dirtying" it up and adding a subtle texture.

Anyway, I hope you like what I've done so far.

 

Draft idea:

 

The skin applied:

 

01.14.10 Major update to the graphics

 

Final screeny

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

the only thing i would suggest changing would be the seperaters in the startmenu, id drop the number of dots down to at least 3 or 4, as they are dominating the panel and taking away from the rest of it.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I like the 'rivety' look, Vamps... Something's gonna have to happen to that start button. With the name "Peotector" maybe something with a "shield" look to it? I do appreciate the symmetry with the tray button though....

Maybe a plate and rivet look for both? Don't know. Maybe something rusty/rivety?

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You may be right about that, kitty. I definately take it into consideration, Thanks :)

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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Something's gonna have to happen to that start button.

Say's who? ;)   :P O:)

 

With the name "Peotector" maybe something with a "shield" look to it?

Not doing a shield........I know of another WIP skin with a shield start button. B)

 

"Nothing" is final yet and allways open to my whim and inspiration (with a little input from y'all as well). I have redone this blind twice already ;)

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 Looking pretty darn good Tim.  I agree with Doc, like the looks of 'rivets' that those seperartors have. 

Protector, metal kind of feel, revit looking seperatores, works for me. :sun:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

By the way, I don't think kitty was suggesting removing the rivets....just having fewer in a row.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have done some major changes to the skin.

 

1. Redone all the buttons (I have gotten rid of all the tiny blue buttons)

2. Redone the scrollbar section

 

Check out the updated screeny at the bottomof the OP

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:thumbsup:

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nice looking work 2of3!  :thumbsup:

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

OK, I'll test it...lol.   Hey Tim, good seeing you!  Looking great! 

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I usually hate grey in skins, but this is not boring at all.  I like it a lot.  Now that you have whetted my appitite, hurry up and finish it please.

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Lookin' good! :thumbsup:

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nice skin Tim! I like the rivets myself as well. And you have docks for it already too! Damn your fast! :grin:

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

And you have docks for it already too! Damn your fast!

 

Ha ha!

 

Docks are by WebGizmos

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

XD :-"

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

And the DX is by...........:-"

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

er..Bill.............John.........Bert

 

how many guesses do I get ? :)

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

/me reminds a certian redneck that logging on to skype once and a while usually makes it easier to talk and exchange files

 

 

 

Hey! relax dude. I'm not even finished with the vista substyle yet. I have just started on this skin, so there is plenty of time. WG actually made those docks from my screeny in the desktop screenshot thread.

 

Don't worry, Jim I haven't forgotten you but I thought I'd wait a bit seeing as I tend to redesign/redo stuff all the time during the skinning process.

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I really love the buttons on this one, Tim!  Great job! 5*

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Looks  intriguing, hopefully a Windows 7 blind?

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tim,

If you're doing a matching wall, I'll be happy to make a dream for you if you're interested. 

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This is rockin' Tim!!!

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Now THAT looks awesome...but I love sheep... errr....ProtectorDX

*doc wonders if Tim finished Protector 7 yet? 

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tim,

If you're doing a matching wall, I'll be happy to make a dream for you if you're interested.

 

At the moment I'm using the wall I did for Solid State (click here to get it), but yes I'll keep you in mind B)

I haven't worked out what I'm doing for a wall yet.........stil concentrating on the skin.

 

...but I love sheep...

TMI, Doc!

:P