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Customizing SMF => Graphics and Templates => Theme Previews => Topic started by: TwitchisMental on January 16, 2023, 04:27:33 PM

Title: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 16, 2023, 04:27:33 PM
So I have been working on this theme off and on for awhile now. I still can't think of a name for it lol.  Took some inspiration from the Xenforo default theme and the Smf 2.1 Steyle by webtiryahi.

Still have quite a bit to go, I am wanting to spice up the footer section.

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Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: lazo50 on January 17, 2023, 03:20:58 AM
excellent ... clap, clap
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: Steve on January 17, 2023, 07:06:22 AM
Beautiful theme.

And I suck at coming up with name suggestions.  :P
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 17, 2023, 12:44:19 PM
Thank y'all .

I swear the name part is the hardest part lol.
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 18, 2023, 05:40:10 PM
Small update -

Made the info center a bit smaller and working on the footer.

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Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: Steve on January 18, 2023, 07:27:20 PM
I really love the looks of this theme with one exception. I don't see the search box anywhere. I know there's a search function but not having the search box is a deal breaker for me.
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 18, 2023, 07:29:20 PM
Quote from: Steve on January 18, 2023, 07:27:20 PMI really love the looks of this theme with one exception. I don't see the search box anywhere. I know there's a search function but not having the search box is a deal breaker for me.
May wanna double check the top ;).
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: Steve on January 18, 2023, 07:32:50 PM
Oh crap! Sorry, but does that give you the options of 'Entire Forum', 'This Board', etc.?

Btw, my wife suggested 'Blue Wave' or something similar for a name. P
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 18, 2023, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: Steve on January 18, 2023, 07:32:50 PMOh crap! Sorry, but does that give you the options of 'Entire Forum', 'This Board', etc.?
From the top bar search itself no, by default it is just the entire forum. With that said though, you can adjust the search parameters after the initial search though.  I mainly did it this way for a cleaner look.
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: Steve on January 18, 2023, 07:36:53 PM
Okay, sounds good. And I edited my post to include my wife's suggestion for a name.  :P
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: [chrisB] on January 18, 2023, 07:39:45 PM
Honestly, I'm not sure about the wavy footer or, the links (they look slapped on so far). That's the only thing I can point out, but that's preferences really. I just feel it could look more striking, maybe changing it slightly so it doesn't look as if water is pouring out from the left/less of a wavy sea.

I realise it's work in progress, but if I just left positive feedback and ignored the above then there no point in me commenting.

Colour scheme looks nice.

Index layout is different in a unique and good way.

Navigation seems good.

Very nice work.

You've got some awesome themes btw.
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 18, 2023, 07:41:05 PM
Quote from: Steve on January 18, 2023, 07:36:53 PMOkay, sounds good. And I edited my post to include my wife's suggestion for a name.  :P
That actually works quite well for the name.

I figured that name was already used, did a quick search on the theme site and sure enough it was not used yet.

May take that suggestion, so let her know I said thank you.
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: Steve on January 18, 2023, 07:44:55 PM
Quote from: TwitchisMental on January 18, 2023, 07:41:05 PMso let her know I said thank you
Done.  ;D
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 18, 2023, 07:50:54 PM
Quote from: [chrisB] on January 18, 2023, 07:39:45 PMHonestly, I'm not sure about the wavy footer or, the links (they look slapped on so far).

Because they are at this point XD.

Quote from: [chrisB] on January 18, 2023, 07:39:45 PMI realise it's work in progress, but if I just left positive feedback and ignored the above then there no point in me commenting.

Colour scheme looks nice.

Index layout is different in a unique and good way.

Navigation seems good.

Very nice work.

You've got some awesome themes btw.

All feedback is welcome.

Thank you for the feedback that you have provided.

Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 19, 2023, 03:01:47 AM
Late night, can't sleep.. So why not fiddle around with this theme some more :D?


Looking a bit better now -

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Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: Steve on January 19, 2023, 11:32:48 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: [chrisB] on January 19, 2023, 12:18:35 PM
The copyright footer having its own colour is a good addition. Also, the logo goes nicely. 👍🏻
Title: Re: [Preview] New Year New Theme
Post by: Steve on January 20, 2023, 08:53:47 AM
@TwitchisMental  - Have you decided 'Blue Wave' is what you're going to call it for sure? If so, maybe change the topic title?
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 20, 2023, 10:53:34 AM
Quote from: Steve on January 20, 2023, 08:53:47 AM@TwitchisMental  - Have you decided 'Blue Wave' is what you're going to call it for sure? If so, maybe change the topic title?
Yeah it probably is. Updated title.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Steve on January 20, 2023, 02:38:03 PM
Awesome. My wife is going to be so pleased and have such a big head I won't be able to put up with her lol.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 20, 2023, 03:26:18 PM
Quote from: Steve on January 20, 2023, 02:38:03 PMAwesome. My wife is going to be so pleased and have such a big head I won't be able to put up with her lol.
You'll be okay :P.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 21, 2023, 04:46:42 PM
Another Small Update
Changed the breadcrumb last section to a different color.  Tweaked the footer section a bit more. Otherwise I have been just updating minor colors.

Could be done with this one soon .

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Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: DeadMan... on January 21, 2023, 05:09:45 PM
Looking great!
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Steve on January 21, 2023, 06:04:17 PM
What @DeadMan...  said.

I'm looking forward to adding this one.  ;D
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Diego Andrés on January 21, 2023, 07:18:49 PM
So far it's a very nice theme.
I'd suggest changing the white color on those orange items, not good for accessibility.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 21, 2023, 07:44:08 PM
Quote from: DeadMan... on January 21, 2023, 05:09:45 PMLooking great!
Thank you.

Quote from: Steve on January 21, 2023, 06:04:17 PMWhat @DeadMan...  said.

I'm looking forward to adding this one.  ;D
Good to hear.

Quote from: Diego Andrés on January 21, 2023, 07:18:49 PMSo far it's a very nice theme.
I'd suggest changing the white color on those orange items, not good for accessibility.

Thank you for your input. I will get that fixed.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 24, 2023, 02:47:52 PM
Alright, I think I have this one just about done.

I have one or two things to adjust, but overall just about done. (Quote box for example)

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Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: lord alibaski on January 24, 2023, 03:40:58 PM
Looking really nice this, the only problems I have with it is the yellow font it's not just this theme it's many themes that use it. It can either be too bright or too dull maybe it's my age  ::)

I have used a word finder to come up with a name using Xenforo webtiryahi together have a look at some of these it created

https://wordfinder.yourdictionary.com/unscramble/xenforowebtiryahi/

exhibitory is a nice word for a forum  definition = exhibiting; publicly showing
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 24, 2023, 04:31:20 PM
Button text is now a-lot better on visibility. 

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Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Diego Andrés on January 24, 2023, 06:18:41 PM
How about no shadow now?  :P
PS: text-shadow is the devil
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 24, 2023, 06:26:17 PM
Quote from: Diego Andrés on January 24, 2023, 06:18:41 PMHow about no shadow now?  :P
PS: text-shadow is the devil

Leaving it for one or two things.. Removed from others..

Text-shadow is just a friend of the devil :P.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2023, 06:55:30 AM
Quote from: Diego Andrés on January 21, 2023, 07:18:49 PMI'd suggest changing the white color on those orange items, not good for accessibility.
After this goes live and I download it, my personal changes would be to change the white text in every fleshy colored (#f0ce8e) highlighted item. I'll probably use one of the two colors for the overall background ... text in the new button next to new topics, page numbers, etc.

But that is just my personal preference.

I can hardly wait for this to go live!  ;D
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 25, 2023, 04:19:46 PM
Quote from: Steve on January 25, 2023, 06:55:30 AM
Quote from: Diego Andrés on January 21, 2023, 07:18:49 PMI'd suggest changing the white color on those orange items, not good for accessibility.
After this goes live and I download it, my personal changes would be to change the white text in every fleshy colored (#f0ce8e) highlighted item. I'll probably use one of the two colors for the overall background ... text in the new button next to new topics, page numbers, etc.

But that is just my personal preference.

I can hardly wait for this to go live!  ;D
Good thing I have already changed all of the white text on the brighter backgrounds :D .
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2023, 04:22:11 PM
 :P
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 25, 2023, 04:26:55 PM
Quote from: Steve on January 25, 2023, 04:22:11 PM:P
No worries, I am sure there is something that you will find that I need to fix haha .

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Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2023, 05:35:23 PM
Quote from: TwitchisMental on January 25, 2023, 04:26:55 PMI am sure there is something that you will find that I need to fix
You know me too well.  ;D

And love, love, love the changes!
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 25, 2023, 06:28:32 PM
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Changed the quick reply top bar to title_bar. Looks better that way especially when there are several posts. Updated some for text colors...

May submit this soon for the cloister of trials.

Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2023, 07:18:56 PM
Beautiful! The only suggestion I might have is to make the text in the highlighted linktree/breadcrumbs bold like the rest of the forum scheme.  ;D
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 25, 2023, 07:30:09 PM
Quote from: Steve on January 25, 2023, 07:18:56 PMBeautiful! The only suggestion I might have is to make the text in the highlighted linktree/breadcrumbs bold like the rest of the forum scheme.  ;D
Thank you for the suggestion.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: lord alibaski on January 26, 2023, 10:48:42 AM
That looks much better especially on the eyes.
Title: Re: [Preview][SMF 2.1]New Year New Theme - Blue Wave
Post by: TwitchisMental on January 26, 2023, 12:54:21 PM
Quote from: lord alibaski on January 26, 2023, 10:48:42 AMThat looks much better especially on the eyes.

Good to hear :).


This has been uploaded to the custy site for the cloister of trials.