Watch Your Back(ground) (Linux Journal)

[Posted July 21, 2009 by ris]

Linux Journal covers a call for submissions from the Ubuntu Artwork Team Lead, Kenneth Wimer. "Rules regarding submitted artwork are fairly simple: submissions should avoid using the Ubuntu logo, at least in a prominent fashion, as "It appears in enough places already." They should avoid text, which does not scale well and presents a significant translation hurdle, as well as avoid version numbers, as the backgrounds should be usable and relevant for previous and future releases. Consideration of the overall theme is important, and restraint is encouraged with regard to tone and contrast in color, so as not to overpower the rest of the theme's elements. Small patterns require special care, as they present scaling challenges. Submissions must not include artwork that is not freely licensed (that is, that allows editing and redistribution) unless explicit permission is granted for such use."