This is a discussion on ~:{~THEME~}:~ SOMA for 1.1.1 within the cvpcs forums, part of the Droid Forums Dev Archives category; Drop some SOMA while it's fresh. The framework imagery is themed deeply and is 99% the fruit of my labor, the borrowed bits belong to ...
Drop some SOMA while it's fresh. The framework imagery is themed deeply and is 99% the fruit of my labor, the borrowed bits belong to Bgill, and Lordseth. All system apps are modified, or original Incognito orange, with a little Lordseth on the side. Enjoy.
So I no this isn't the choice digs as far as themes are concerned, but man for a freshman effort...any love?.. shoot any violently adverse, visceral repulsion? Anything? edit: many thanks for the kind words Isdozer and dbst. I know it's still rough, but feedback from the peeps will help me whittle it down to a fine point.
here is the skin for the battery status widget, replace the black-default you already have (if you use the app) with this file
Ok, got it loaded. I like the coloring and shading, and overall, I like the whole theme, but I do have a few suggestions.
1. It would be nice if you could change the power control widget buttons to have an orange color, instead of white. Seems too bright for the theme.
2. In the market, would be cool to see some orange/grey touches, or have the downloads/market banner match the status bar.
3. Still cant decide if I like the notification pull down picture. I think the pic you are using as an avatar (which used to be the wallpaper for SOMA in SD7) would be nice.
4. The bottom bar on the notification pulldown seems to not match the theme "feeling". Almost girly to me, with the stars and fancy swirls. Would be cool if it was a slightly darker version of the status bar.
Hope this comes across the right way. Theme is very nice, but since you asked for some opinions, those are mine. Great work.
I just went back and looked at the screen shots for SD7, and what I thought you were using as wallpaper was actually the notification pulldown picture, which is what I was thinking would be cool instead of the girl.
I dont know what to call it, I guess I would call it a "wire robot". Very cool and different.
I'll post an update later this evening, with the original backgrounds as well as whatever I come up with for the handle...something more cohesive. I appreciate your perspective man, I still really have no business trying to put out a theme but another set of eyes certainly helps to shade the stylings with fresh insights and emphasis on a chosen direction.
As of now cvcps 1.1.1, exclusively. If it ever amounts to anything and I theme my own apps in their entirety I'll expand. When I'm not using anyone else's work (Bgill) it'll be a part of SD8 first and foremost.