Frogboy Administrators Posted June 15, 2004 Administrators Share Posted June 15, 2004 Some people have..ahem..loudly disliked some of the finalists in the GUI Olympics. It is not that WindowBlinds users don't appreciate nice, minimalistic clean skins. It's just that most WindowBlinds users come from the view that the whole reason they got into skinning is because they wanted things that were fundamentally different from classic or Luna (though Lunaesqe skins and OS skins in general are also incredibly popular). But there were a lot of really good visual styles submitted that did well in various events. Here they are: You can find these all on the WinCustomize: Website Some of these may not be your cup of tea. These are ones that I have enjoyed using on a daily basis over the past few months that didn't get as much attention as they deserved IMO. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 the top one is the best Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2282156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogboy Administrators Posted June 15, 2004 Author Administrators Share Posted June 15, 2004 That's what I suspected people would say which is why I put it up there at the top. ;) But at the same time, in a GUI design contest, it's a little bit like the Simpsons episode with Frank Grimes where Homer enters in the power plant model contest and makes a power plant that is the same as the existing power plant but with a stripe on it. Similarly, this visual style is, as the name implies, Luna with a couple minor tweaks. It IS a good skin if you're looking for a Luna like skin that is a bit better done. Luna HOE not only is, IMO, an improvement over Luna in just design but it adds a roll-up button and had its own nicer toolbar icons and replaces the progess animation. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2282190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanctified Veteran Posted June 15, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 15, 2004 Kewk is one of the best skins ever I must say Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2282200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted June 15, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 15, 2004 Another good eye opener. Thanks man. Once Otsego and WB get along, I will be going nuts choosing a visual style to stick with. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2282299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redestium Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Some people have..ahem..loudly disliked some of the finalists in the GUI Olympics. Are you talking about me? :o :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2284065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 i like the themes, i am a minimalist guy and i post my visual styles and then use them with wb. i like the top one the best, but also opulence and vector sadly which doesnt seem to be there. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2286100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogboy Administrators Posted June 15, 2004 Author Administrators Share Posted June 15, 2004 That's because VectorCell won lots of stuff and got lots of attention. I only listed skins here that didn't get that much attention. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2286381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nard Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 These are all, in my opinion, really nice skins. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2377734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
forum Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Kewk is amazing, one of my favourite visual styles. :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2377810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emirua Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 u forgot ascenscion frogboy... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2379622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
takecare Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 k00L sKinz :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2379641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyranthus Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 yeah i like that first one the most... i like OS skins alot, OSX skins and windows variations are my favorites. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2460436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogboy Administrators Posted July 12, 2004 Author Administrators Share Posted July 12, 2004 Just an update, the GUI Olympics skins can now be found here: GUI Olympics visual styles Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2466248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bartekpl Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 top one... the other ones look kinda old :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-2466260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man... or Astroman? Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Another good eye opener. Thanks man. Once Otsego and WB get along, I will be going nuts choosing a visual style to stick with. 2282299[/snapback] I didnt read all of the topic, but to get WB and Otsego to get along, during otsego installation, just hit disable XP style and itll work fine if you dont use tool style i think, im Man... or Astroman? on the Otsego forums.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-584762284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluePhlame1337 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 u forgot to mention the ever popular gt3 skin :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-585533743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
psybapunk Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 thank you for totally bringing this thread back! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-585533759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code.Red Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Isn't it like, pinned anyway? :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-585535130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZOOzzoo Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 thank you for totally bringing this thread back! 585533759[/snapback] :rofl: It's pinned thread, so it doesn't matter. Nice try though. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-585540593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 thank you for totally bringing this thread back! 585533759[/snapback] Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-585540669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 That's because VectorCell won lots of stuff and got lots of attention. I only listed skins here that didn't get that much attention. Since people decide to bring this thread back. I completely understand your statement. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/178075-visual-styles-for-neowiners/#findComment-586895771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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