The results of the Custom Icons contest are in!

ingolftopf

@nomadic
One of these days you might want to post a photo of all your well-deserved gifts from Vivaldi.
Vivaldi will soon go bankrupt on you.

There is already a photo of some of the gifts.

denkuz

@manase: Hi! Unfortunately, it is and it is sad. No, you shouldn't be happy about it, because you should have been in the top five))) I am happy for the winners, but this moment is very unclear to me. Apparently I misunderstood the essence of the contest. Good luck to you.

MoosMas

Congrats to the winners! I completely agree with @denkuz. I tried to design some icons myself, but it turned out to be a lot harder than I initially thought. Since I'm studying software development, I thought getting a bit more familiar with tools like Figma might be a good idea. This contest was a nice push in that direction, although I gave up shortly after starting my first attempt. I realized it takes some serious skill to design UI elements/icons that are consistent, clear and pretty. That's why it feels wrong that some contestants who just submitted some ready-made icons won. Sure, in my attempt I looked at existing icons for inspiration, but it didn't even occur to me to just submit those.

But to end on a more positive note: the people who designed their own icons should be really proud, as they finished among some entries that submitted icons made by professionals. Enjoy the win and prizes, and please post some photos of your prize package!

Catweazle

I certainly don't see any reason to denigrate users who have used icons as is from some sources. Naturally it has merit that some have taken the trouble to design their own icons and what deserves admiration, but it happens as with artists who create collages, that is, using images already made to recompose new ones. I think it should also count that the composition as such of the theme is harmonious with the colors and icons chosen and in good taste, regardless of whether the icons are of their own design or not.

ingolftopf

@Catweazle

ingolftopf

@nomadic
Hello,
Have the presents arrived yet?

If I may ask.

nomadic

@ingolftopf Not yet, but I was told it was shipped this week. The package does have a good distance to go.

As someone that has ordered stuff off of Aliexpress and chosen the cheapest shipping, I have learned to have some patience with packages.

Catweazle

@nomadic, of course, in the case of overseas shipments to the recipient, several highwayman perdon customs checks are due, which can take a while.

ingolftopf

@nomadic
But then there is also a photo of these beautiful presents.

ingolftopf

@Catweazle
Who is "Highwayman Perdon"?

Catweazle

@ingolftopf, those who scramble all your suitcases that have cost you so much to do at each border.

bvosbury

Very creative winners. The simplicity of Opresto really appeals to me! Congrats to all.

edwardp

@bvosbury I just took a look at both Opresto and Opresto Dark and installed them both. Excellent work!

Congratulations @jugami!

ingolftopf

@bvosbury
Hello

Welcome here.

Have fun in the forum and with Vivaldi.

nomadic

@ingolftopf Package arrived

Contents:
2 x Vivaldi logo stickers (1 red and 1 blue)
2 x Tony stickers
1 x Bamboo or wood veneer pen with Vivaldi logo
1 x Adhesive card pocket with Vivaldi Logo (same as from the command chain contest)
1 x Cable routing desk clip with gray Vivaldi logo (the sort of thing you put on the edge of a desk to prevent charging cables from falling off)
1 x Vivaldi tote bag (this)
1 x Andersson Bluetooth speaker BHS 2.2

Had to take the photo on the outside walkway for some decent lighting on this cloudy day. House is also a bit of a disaster with projects at the moment

ingolftopf

@nomadic
Please excuse me for reacting only now.

The things look very good and are certainly of good quality.

Thank you for your efforts and enjoy them.

You have earned it, again.

I still use your theme today

ingolftopf

The other winners have certainly received their gifts and are enjoying them.

Thank you again.

nomadic

@ingolftopf Glad you are still around, was worried some competing browser's jam or jelly might have made you switch away

ingolftopf

@nomadic
Thank you for your kind words.

Delicious jams with an artist-painted logo of Debian or the F-Droid apps can be found here:
https://www.goldbachs-aufstriche.de/produkt-seite/mondstern-etikett-mit-130g-glas