NSIS Logo

[Yathosho]

a set of icons and wizard images using a logo for nsis i've created. planning to do more using that logo, graphics for everywhere in nsis.

http://files.whyeye.org/zip/NSIS_Logo.7z

feedback welcome!

[Yathosho]

minor fixes applied, re-download!

[Backland]

They look good, thanks for sharing. A yellow or light green version would also look good.

[Yathosho]

here's the preview:



more soon, was in a hurry and on holiday since

[Yathosho]

added some more colors and header images..

http://files.whyeye.org/zip/NSIS_Logo.7z

[kichik]

Once again, these are going to get in, hopefully for the next version as the default icons for MUI2. So... Comments now or never (or just too late if it's after MUI2 goes final). Wakey wakey...

[Yathosho]

should i show them the other you've seen?

[kichik]

Of course. I'm sure everyone would like the see the progress and possibly throw in some ideas.

[Pharaoh Atem]

Maybe more colors than that? And some rainbow ones would be good!

[Yathosho]

here's a preview of work in progress. for those wondering, the logo is a mixture of the letter N and an arrow (turn your head 45° to the right maybe). more designs using the logo are planned, i also have to catch up with the header images.

[Yathosho]

matching icons for the wizard images from the posting above..

[Yathosho]

here are the floppy based images i created. includes wizard images and icons and an installer script to test both in action. still planning to do a header image.

download | preview

[Yathosho]

this theme includes wizard and header images only, icons might follow. try the installer script to see it in action. will update the wiki page in a bit.

download | preview

[Yathosho]

Originally posted by kichik
Once again, these are going to get in, hopefully for the next version as the default icons for MUI2. So... Comments now or never (or just too late if it's after MUI2 goes final). Wakey wakey...

just a few days left!

[kichik]

I must say I'm very disappointed. I wanted to release NSIS 2.32 with MUI 2 and a new set of graphics to celebrate the milestone. It has been over a month and still there is only one comment. I wanted to release it last weekend but the lack of cooperation held me back.

[Wizou]

Well, to have professional-looking installer icons & bitmap which don't disappoint the user, I always use the basic "computer with box of disks/CD" installation icon, and a classic deep-blue wizard.

Sometimes when the program is aimed at programmers rather than any end-user, I might use the modern-install.ico round icon and/or the orange NSIS theme.

[Wizou]

So regarding those new theme, I don't have much advice as long as you keep some classical theme

Well I can say that I don't like too much the end of the arrows that is "turning back". I find it weird..

Anyway, thanks Yathosho for the effort

[demiller9]

I want to put my two cents in here, too:
I didn't "get" what the new logo was until I read Yathosho's tip to tilt your head. I doubt that my users will pick up on that either. My initial reaction was not very favorable, but I am starting to like it better now.

I hope you don't plan to remove the round icons that are the current default. They are still my favorite.

Don

[vbguy]

Originally posted by kichik
I must say I'm very disappointed. I wanted to release NSIS 2.32 with MUI 2 and a new set of graphics to celebrate the milestone. It has been over a month and still there is only one comment. I wanted to release it last weekend but the lack of cooperation held me back.

I love nsis, and I can't wait for the official release of MUI 2. But, I never use the default icons & bitmaps. These new ones are certainly better than the current ones, but the visual metaphor is still unclear.

Don't let the lack of participation in this one thread dissuade you from releasing MUI 2.

[Yathosho]

just to give response to the above

Originally posted by Wizou
Well, to have professional-looking installer icons & bitmap which don't disappoint the user, I always use the basic "computer with box of disks/CD" installation icon, and a classic deep-blue wizard.

a counter-argument when judging the installer just by the given description would be something like "how unprofessional, still that old (visualbasic) installer". a look different from that old "standard" implies the manufacturer took some effort. not that the look of an installer defines its quality, but defining a unique identity for nsis installers would do no better, especially when it comes to attracting more users. of course, the choice of using the preferred graphics is still there.

btw, there are also simple designs based on that logo!

Originally posted by demiller9
I hope you don't plan to remove the round icons that are the current default. They are still my favorite.

that icon was my main reason to come up with something unique and strong for nsis. unless you are familiar with nsis, it gives no clue it's an installer, even when you size it up enough to read the word nsis that's in there.

[Joost Verburg]

Maybe it would be a good idea for you to contact the designer of the current NSIS logo (Nikos Adamamas) to discuss a new logo.

I like the simple shape of your logo. Do you also have a preview of a small icon (16x16 pixels)?

[Wizou]

Originally posted by Yathosho
a counter-argument when judging the installer just by the given description would be something like "how unprofessional, still that old (visualbasic) installer".

If you want to look like old visualbasic installer, put a fullscreen color-blend background and a big button that no one understands as being the button to click to start the installation ;-)

MUI1 is modern enough for me. (for now)

Originally posted by Yathosho
a look different from that old "standard" implies the manufacturer took some effort. not that the look of an installer defines its quality, but defining a unique identity for nsis installers would do no better, especially when it comes to attracting more users. of course, the choice of using the preferred graphics is still there.

For the icon, I understand your point about originality..
But I want an icon the user wont be afraid to click on. When download a program, some people might be afraid to catch spyware or such and don't want to install something that doesn't look like a well-known installer icon.

Originally posted by Yathosho
that icon was my main reason to come up with something unique and strong for nsis. unless you are familiar with nsis, it gives no clue it's an installer, even when you size it up enough to read the word nsis that's in there.

Yes, I agree.. In fact, I was wrong, when using the orange theme, I don't use the round NSIS icon, but the orange-install.ico icon that looks more like an installer.
If you come up with an icon that really looks like an installer and that I like (i'm not fond on that turn-back-thing on your arrow), then I might use it sometimes

[galevsky]

My two cents: the up and down arrows are not really "readable", imho, I think that any user that never used NSIS installers before will be a bit confused... but why not ? I like the very nice smoothy aspect (good job ). If lots of installers adopt these icons... it could become one standard and people used to these arrows. As for colors, don't hesitate to decline your theme in lots of colors to suit user preferences (purple, yellow, red, dark blue, light blue, dark green, ligth green, grey, brown and so on).

Gal'

[Dygear]

I like them, I think any thing you can add visually can only improve the installer. So, I really must say, that I like this over all.