Design

Testing, testing, testing. It prints!

by Canonical on 2 March 2012

Back in 2008 Nick Ellery noticed that the default printer test page used more ink that it really needed to: Bug #298935 (“test print uses far too much ink”)....

Sound theme results

by Canonical on 20 February 2012

First of all, thank you all for your feedback in both the blog post and, most importantly, the survey. Over 2000 surveys were completed, which is amazing. We...

The Unity design process (and how you can play a part in it)

by Canonical on 16 February 2012

How is Unity designed? How can I contribute to this process? Why did you make thus and such decision? The Unity Design Team is frequently asked these...

Sound theme update

by Canonical on 15 February 2012

Thank you everyone for all your effort, overall it’s an impressive set from such a short deadline! We’ve been busy listening to all your submissions, it’s...

Ubuntu sound theme design

by Canonical on 7 February 2012

If you’re as keen as we are that the Ubuntu sound theme is on brand, now is your chance! We are calling for pitches for the Ubuntu sound theme! The brief As...

La Cabine Téléphonique Aquarium

by Canonical on 1 February 2012

Because inspiration can come in many ways… I thought you might enjoy this peculiar installation. The fact that it is situated in a public place, and still...

Multi-Monitor Update and Greeter Prototype

by Canonical on 31 January 2012

We first posted a blog back in December about our work on the multi-monitor experience for Ubuntu. Back then we published the first revision of the Multiple...

Ubuntu Brand Guidelines get their own site

by Inayaili de León Persson on 27 January 2012

If you’ve ever had to create Ubuntu or Canonical related design materials, chances are you had a look at the Brand Guidelines, which, until now, have only...

Ubuntu: Designing for a good purpose

by Canonical on 27 January 2012

Ubuntu is the world’s most popular open-source operating system for phones, tablets, PCs, and TVs. It is used by more

Some guidelines for warm grey text on the web

by Inayaili de León Persson on 26 January 2012

Warm grey is one of the neutral colours from Ubuntu and Canonical’s colour palette. It has been added to the palette for balance, being a bridge between the...

Introducing the HUD. Say hello to the future of the menu.

by Mark Shuttleworth on 24 January 2012

The HUD replaces traditional menus in applications targeting Unity. Say what you mean, instead of navigating through a tree of options. Initially the HUD is...

Precisely how we’re going to make the wallpapers in 12.04 the best ever!

by Canonical on 23 January 2012

As developers all over the world sink their teeth into the new features for the next release of Ubuntu it’s time to get out our cameras, brushes and pencils...