[TYPO3-dev] Help needed: CSS for new backend.php for TYPO3 4.2

[Daniel Pötzinger]

Ingmar Schlecht schrieb:
> Hi guys,
> 
> the CSS for the new backend.php is not yet polished enough for the 
> release, for example the left module menu doesn't look as nice as the 
> old one did.
> 
> Therefore, if you'd like to help us get everything ready in preparation 
> for TYPO3 4.2, you can get the latest source code from our Subversion 
> trunk [1], log in to the backend and hit typo3/backend.php (will replace 
> alt_main.php for 4.2) and go ahead adopting the styles in both 
> typo3/stylesheet.php and the styles of the t3skin extension 
> typo3/sysext/t3skin/.
> 
> When you're ready, create a patch and send an RFC to the core list as 
> described in detail at [2].
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> cheers
> Ingmar
> 
> [1] Using Subversion 
> http://typo3.org/development/bug-fixing/using-subversion/
> 
> [2] Core Mailinglist Rules 
> http://typo3.org/teams/core/core-mailinglist-rules/
> 
> 
Wouldn't it be better to first define:
* some colors for diffrent area/ statuses / controlareas etc
* do some small screen mockups

Instead of just starting to do some CSS changes?

In my opinion the 4.2 backend can look so sexy if there are some changes to:
- consitent use of only some (nice/light) colors (sticking to HCI and CI)
- add some slight background gradients to buttons/tabs
- use nice icons.

I am sure Jens Hoffmann has something nice in reserve. We can also 
prepare some screens if someone is interested in giving them a try..

What do you think.