Hi kde artists,

I can see Connectiva icon theme (everaldo & tackat) will be default kde 3=
=2E1=20
icon theme (I've just compiled the most recent snapshots). Because of tha=
t,=20
and only because of that, I want to comment some of the icons from the=20
usability point of view.
As an ordinary kde user I think design of the new Kmail toolbar icons is =
not=20
good:

1. I get confused when I want to use any of these icons: check mail in, r=
eply,=20
reply all and forward. I simply can not recognize what is what, and have =
to=20
take an extra look to click on the right icon. The old default Kmail icon=
s=20
were much better. Here is why (IMHO):

a) using perspective for small icons is not a good thing because you are=20
losing space

b) with added perspective a letter becomes smaller and then arrows have t=
o be=20
smaller (otherwise the arrows would cover the letter)

c) small arrows are not visible enough especially when you insist on ligh=
t=20
green/blue circles with white arrows inside

d) three elements for small icons are too much

e) the only thing I see is something white inside a green/blue circle

f) I am using 22x22 icon sizes for toolbars but even on 32x32 sizes light=
=20
green/blue circles don't look good

g) overall consistency: if you insist on adding perspective to letters th=
en=20
add perspective to 'new message', 'delete' etc. icons too.


Have a nice day,


antialias
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