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Wanted: Graphic Designer for AudioMan
AudioMan needs the help of a graphic designer to make it look nice. A truth of software development is that people really care about what software looks like, and that includes pretty icons. The (sometimes implicit) thinking goes: if you don't care about how it looks, what else don't you care about? The same rule explains why having an attractive web site for your company is really really important. So I need some original icons to start, from a capable graphic designer. Maybe even some help with layout and usability, though I don't think I'll find all three of those things in one person. I'm pretty picky about what I like and what I don't -- and since AudioMan is my show, I get the final say. Impress me! I'll listen to a reasoned argument for a cause. What's in it for you? Well, if you're a graphic designer you'll have a canvas. A real, living, breathing piece of software that at least two people (Roy and I) will use. This software will never disappear because it is GPL -- you can keep a copy of the source code yourself if you like. You can retain ownership of copyright of the graphics, so long as I am free to use them in AudioMan free of charge. I'll have to look into the copyright/ownership/licensing issues a bit more but everything should be cool. You'll also get credit in the About dialog for your hard work. If you've never seen AudioMan, go ahead and download it. You'll want to take a look at the latest nightly or integration build since that's where all of the newest work is. Right now I need icons for sources (Whole Collection, On this Computer, Playlist, Backup Disc), tracks (Read Only, Missing, Backup, Low Quality) and a search icon. All of them are 16x16 pixel GIF files with transparency. Please leave a comment if you are interested. A link to an online portfolio of work would be great. Posted at July 16, 2004 at 03:27 AM ESTLast updated July 16, 2004 at 03:27 AM EST Comments
what are the implications of using GIF in your GPL project. I'm not sure, but I think there are still a few patent disputes as to whether or not you can use GIF without using royalties. I think Unisys's patents have finally run out, but I'm sure I read something about IBM being given a patent for the same compression algorithm a few years after Unisys, and their patent still stands. Also, can one release a piece of software as GPL, while still maintaining rights to the graphics? All this licensing stuff is kind of confusing. Make sure you check into this stuff. » Posted by: Kibbee at July 16, 2004 08:22 AMEven though you release under the GPL you retain copyright on it, which is why only the original authors may change the software license. The Mozilla project had this problem when they wanted to relicense all of their code (under the something they called the tri-license). They had to contact all of the old original authors and get their permission. » Posted by: Ryan at July 16, 2004 01:55 PMRyan, Check these icons out: http://developer.ximian.com/themes/icons/ooo-icons.html They are under the LGPL licence. » Posted by: Jimmy at July 17, 2004 01:56 PMWow, thanks Jimmy! » Posted by: Ryan at July 17, 2004 02:28 PMI've picked icons from the Open Office set and used them in AudioMan. They don't always match up perfectly with the intent, but they are excellent for free icons! Graphic designers are still invited to provide better icons. » Posted by: Ryan at July 17, 2004 04:03 PMI also found a wide selection of icons here: He doesn't seem to mind other people using them as long as they are used in GPL projects. » Posted by: Ryan at July 17, 2004 04:30 PM |
