something new from my side, feedback please

[gmNr8]

Hi,
I came up with a new idea, but befor I start to create a skin for nothing I want some feedback from you,
so here is a preview:



and one with some ideas,

[Spyme]

Uhm, that thing on the top left corner..., you may think about an alternate variant to implement the menu functionality

Remove one control: if the player is paused, the user want to stop or continue playing, instead of pausing again (progressive controls)
Duplicate content for the settings (use the menu or use a control)

What i think when i reviewed my skin and thinking in general:
- Don't try to reinvent everything, VLC users have a reason why they love the player
- Don't over-design it as the video will have enough special effects
- Don't use styles from other media players or software, use principles of it, not the product
- Don't think and design from your perspective of use, get the idea on how other people use the player
- Bring every functionality of the skins2 engine, as a lot of people doesn't use skins for a lack of features as the only reason (i'm one of it, even i design skins)

Edit: You may be interested in Balsamic or Azure instead of MS Paint

[gmNr8]

thx for your help

here is a quick update:


edit: i think it looks a bit creepy and to much

[gmNr8]

another update, decided to keep it clean


oh, I forgot the three other new buttons, settings, playlist, equalizer

[Spyme]

The new playlist icon looks like a fire"wall" icon

You may give the top left corner a button with the name Menu.
The control icons (play, pause) have aliasing effects. And by the way, if you think you need to describe your icons, the signet may not work very well. ( Think of traffic lights and signs, they work without description)