John and I are working on some WB skins...... I was so glad you extended the deadline an extra month, because I felt rushed before. We wanted to do an IconPack too, but there's just not enough time, we'd be rushing things again to attempt it.

the iconists are at Pixelpalooza. probably a little unfortunate that both contests are in the same time of the year.
you can also see that there are far more entries in the "anything goes" category than in the Candybar category. Candybar is somehow an equivalent to IconPackager but has a lot less icons to skin. and still there aren´t to many people doing them.
http://www.iconfactory.com/pixelpal1.asp

Im still working on my skin...should be done in time for the contest...

Almost done with my Winamp 5 modern skin entry. First one I've done so it's kind of slow going, learning as I go.

Intimidation is my excuse...

There's literally hundreds of fantastic and creative skinners out there, but there's *also* Some of the "big daddies" I call 'em who are so beyond the average skinner that no one can really compete: so why try? [That's just *my* defeatest attitude hehe... ]

Why, for example, if I were a WB skinner, would I even TRY to go up against the likes of TSF, BoXXi, and other "big daddies"? What would *my* chances be? lol... If the skin was good enuff [doubtful] I suspect people would still favor the bigger names.

I realize there's a lot of loopholes in what I'm saying in that I'm mainly speaking for myself..NOT anyone else.

In short, I suppose me [or another skinner] entering the Olympics and going up against the best of the best would be like me trying to create a better game on my own than EA Games creates, see what I mean? There'd just be no hope. Even if I made a decent proverbial "game", it would STILL be no match for the big names with big teams- so the "little people" become left out, or at least FEEL left out.

I admire those who DID submit their work: they all look amazing and far beyond my capabilities.


Keep in mind, I'm just speaking as to why I personally didn't submit anything.

I finally finished my entry and its going up soon. I have to check the files and um....stuff.

On second thought, or third thought, its just for the fun of it, right? Who cares whether you win or lose. So, I'll be posting my skin at the Olympics. Even though I have no chance of winning according to Spyder.

Xav73
TFXRaven
DigitalCHET
Essencay
Bones2112
vlad (never seen him skin for windowblinds, all I see of him is walls
NightTrain2002


All new from what I see. Don't reconize the winamp skinners except for 2 names.

Well I'm kind of a newbie in skinning, so each time I sit down and do something I learn a little more, luckily I'm a fast learner. I won't be entering with a hardcore creative design (I think the next one will - found my inspiration...), but instead a nice looking skin that's very easy to use on a regular basis. Actually my WB skin is done, but I'll hold it until my IP is ready. That is truly not something that's done in a week. I tend to think a lot of people are holding theirs back too, polishing it up, editing it, redesigning - and why not? You extended the deadline 6 weeks, 6 weeks! So I really don't think you should bring this up at this time. If the entries or amount of skinners that have submittet something to the GUIO still is low say a week before deadline, then it's justified. For me it's just too early to tell. I think there's a big interest in a contest like this, the winners will get their names all over the internet - a spark for new jobs and challenges. Lift you head up high Brad, they'll come

As for Winamp 5, unfortunatly I don't skin for this app.

Pink h'uh???

I have one skin based off of the 4 train of the New York Subway train system with a 'experimental' sub skin XP panel.

somebody PLEASE tell me there will be some really cutting edge, out of the ordinary designs that will be submitted at the last minute?.... all the work so far is outstanding... but well,... normal.
I looked forward to seeing something different and unusual this year...

Whatever digitaltrucker is creating looks like something from another dimension. I really hope he /you intend to enter that one!