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I'm sorry that you decided to use the light blue as the default color scheme
in the Beta2 Technical Refresh over the graphite scheme in this build when
installed in Vista. (The blue scheme was the default in WinXP in 2007 Beta2.)
I think that the designers have done more refinement of the graphite scheme,
and it seemed to provide a greater range of contrasts and allowed the color
accents on icons to pop out better and appear more 3 dimensional. This is
especially apparent in the 2007 Office ribbon panels.
Unfortunately, in 2007 Office B2TR, the graphite color scheme is named
'black'. I imagine that name must rub salt into the wound of the graphite
scheme designers. The semiotics of 'graphite' are much more high tech,
upscale, and powerful or strong. Think of space-age materials only available
to the most technologically advanced.
I would vote to return the final release to default to the graphite color
scheme. I'm think the designers were right in heading that way, and suspect
that some managers were afraid of the bold move to what might have seemed a
return to 'black & white'. However, the broader range of neutral grays
actually enhance the other color elements on a display all around rather than
competing with them.
Most users will be struck by their first impressions (and many will not
experiment with the color scheme options), and I definitely think that the
graphite scheme will be more favorably impressive, even if for subtle,
unconscious reasons. As a shareholder, I would want the more impressive
first impression to drive customer enthusiasm for the product.
Please reconsider the default color scheme selection for many good reasons.
Thank you for the chance to test the product and provide comments.
Please forward this suggestion to the appropriate parties.
I have submitted a similar feedback note to the Vista RC1 team who have also
defaulted to a light blue scheme. I'm afraid that whoever reversed the
default scheme setting from the graphite scheme for Vista was not aware of
its many advantages.
I suggest that the original designers be trusted. The graphite scheme is
more refined and classic, and enhances the other visual elements on the
display and on the application window. I also find it easier on the eyes,
because the neutral color does not compete with the color of other things I
want to see and find rapidly while using the controls.
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in the Beta2 Technical Refresh over the graphite scheme in this build when
installed in Vista. (The blue scheme was the default in WinXP in 2007 Beta2.)
I think that the designers have done more refinement of the graphite scheme,
and it seemed to provide a greater range of contrasts and allowed the color
accents on icons to pop out better and appear more 3 dimensional. This is
especially apparent in the 2007 Office ribbon panels.
Unfortunately, in 2007 Office B2TR, the graphite color scheme is named
'black'. I imagine that name must rub salt into the wound of the graphite
scheme designers. The semiotics of 'graphite' are much more high tech,
upscale, and powerful or strong. Think of space-age materials only available
to the most technologically advanced.
I would vote to return the final release to default to the graphite color
scheme. I'm think the designers were right in heading that way, and suspect
that some managers were afraid of the bold move to what might have seemed a
return to 'black & white'. However, the broader range of neutral grays
actually enhance the other color elements on a display all around rather than
competing with them.
Most users will be struck by their first impressions (and many will not
experiment with the color scheme options), and I definitely think that the
graphite scheme will be more favorably impressive, even if for subtle,
unconscious reasons. As a shareholder, I would want the more impressive
first impression to drive customer enthusiasm for the product.
Please reconsider the default color scheme selection for many good reasons.
Thank you for the chance to test the product and provide comments.
Please forward this suggestion to the appropriate parties.
I have submitted a similar feedback note to the Vista RC1 team who have also
defaulted to a light blue scheme. I'm afraid that whoever reversed the
default scheme setting from the graphite scheme for Vista was not aware of
its many advantages.
I suggest that the original designers be trusted. The graphite scheme is
more refined and classic, and enhances the other visual elements on the
display and on the application window. I also find it easier on the eyes,
because the neutral color does not compete with the color of other things I
want to see and find rapidly while using the controls.
----------------
This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
click "I Agree" in the message pane.
http://www.microsoft.com/office/com...-ada89409a655&dg=microsoft.public.office.misc
