New Room 'Tool' - Vote!

[Plebings]

new poll in the news section

option 1

http://habboo-a.akamaihd.net/c_images/article_images_us/OPTION_1.png

option 2

http://habboo-a.akamaihd.net/c_images/article_images_us/OPTION2.png

option 3

http://habboo-a.akamaihd.net/c_images/article_images_us/OPTION3.png

personally prefer option 1. i like option 3's cred/duckets section, but i believe the top of the screen should be kept clear for speech.

which do you prefer?

[MKR&*42]

Are they actually gonna implement it this time and nor leave us waiting years for a better UI

I prefer option 3 but I see the issue with speech.

[edible]

i think theyre all an improvement but i think 1 is the best

[EarCandy]

1 is better for me. I am way too used to seeing navigator catalogue icons all on the left hand side.

So, its 1 for me.

[Lewis]

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

3 is great

[DJ_Shadow]

Preposterous! None of these concepts will "de-clutter" the UI, I'd argue they will do exactly the opposite. The current UI has two toolbars, and concepts 1 and 3 still have two toolbars - concept 2 even has three toolbars to complicate things further. There should be a 4th option of "None", as the thought of having a bar at the top is abominable.

We need one toolbar for everything. I suggest something similar to this (notice how little the UI is cluttered compared to the proposed concepts, and also the amount of users online!):

http://i.imgur.com/5l4aieZ.png

[Cosmic]

Firstly, I think it's great they're giving players the chance to vote, rather than storming ahead with it. I chose 3 but after a few minutes, wondered how this might work with chat and the history thing.

That aside, it looks the best imo.

[Cerys]

1 is the best imo

I LOVE the bar being at the side so it was down to 1 or 2, but the bar at the top would annoy me so it has to be 1

[Plutonioo]

I prefer the option 3.

[Bradley.]

the corner bit in option 3 but with the room bit under it so its more compact but keep the navi bar on the left like option 1 i hate it at the top

[Lewis]

Preposterous! None of these concepts will "de-clutter" the UI, I'd argue they will do exactly the opposite. The current UI has two toolbars, and concepts 1 and 3 still have two toolbars - concept 2 even has three toolbars to complicate things further. There should be a 4th option of "None", as the thought of having a bar at the top is abominable.

We need one toolbar for everything. I suggest something similar to this (notice how little the UI is cluttered compared to the proposed concepts, and also the amount of users online!):

http://i.imgur.com/5l4aieZ.png

ah I miss those days. But there's so much more it's hard to fit into one ui... But I'm sure it isn't impossible. Let's hope sulake manages to finally get a ui like this again.

[Michael]

I was going to have 3 for me, the icons look sweet and smarter than the old chunky ones. Although a tiny bit of the chat will be hidden which is a downside for fast moving chat.. so i'll have to go with number one. The new room settings looks fab and its a relief that they have finally smartened up the top right corner and i'm glad to see WATCH AND EARN is finally ridden of!


P.S. No more friend bar, yesss!

[lemons]

omg option 3 is so nice

[Chrisbud1]

please please please NUMBER 3. WHO CARES ABOUT A TINY BIT OF CHAT MISSING!!! U HAVE A WIDER SCREEN COME ON.

[Sandoo]

I voted option 3, it's the only option that'll really declutter the screen.

[Yawn]

1 or 3

but the bar is gay at the top of the screen so 1

[sexpot]

Preposterous! None of these concepts will "de-clutter" the UI, I'd argue they will do exactly the opposite. The current UI has two toolbars, and concepts 1 and 3 still have two toolbars - concept 2 even has three toolbars to complicate things further. There should be a 4th option of "None", as the thought of having a bar at the top is abominable.

We need one toolbar for everything. I suggest something similar to this (notice how little the UI is cluttered compared to the proposed concepts, and also the amount of users online!):

http://i.imgur.com/5l4aieZ.png


^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Tyrell]

I want a more streamlined option 3. I just want the bar to be smaller.

[Samantha]

I prefer number one as I like the icons at the side. However, I remember having this idea ages ago, which I still think would help a great deal.

When the friend bar came about and many didn't like it I thought a good idea instead of a disable button would be to have the little arrow tabs on the friend bar, icon list, HC/Creds/Duckets details that way you could minimise them if you wanted and ultimately have a bigger screen. I still think it would work well now.

My idea here: http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=704749&highlight=arrow+tab

[lemons]

ugh i hope 3 gets the most votes so sick of the bar on the side

[Red]

Hate them all but 3 I guess because it has a smaller version of those 2 ugly blue buttons. Why can't they just have a yellow console sign!! Ill probs miss the friend bar as it was easier to stalk people with it.

[Michael]

I wonder what ever happened to 'HITCH' painimies; or MrBagheera; ?

http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=774151

[Scotland]

3, Also.. nice to see no panic button.. :)

[DJ_Shadow]

Following up from my last post, they should have done something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/lU2F55p.png

A modern take on the original toolbar that I quickly made in Photoshop. It's the only concept that actually de-clutters the screen properly, as unnecessary buttons and features have been condensed or removed.

[TonyBest]

Personally I like option 3 for moving the sidebar to the top, however as with the issues stated, such as the chat needing to be visible at all times, I'd go for option one, UNLESS they remove the giant chunk of middle blankness in option 2.

[HabboSwat]

I say three I am ready for big change! So 3 it is! Thats like 100% new and give us more space! :)

[EarCandy]

Following up from my last post, they should have done something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/lU2F55p.png

A modern take on the original toolbar that I quickly made in Photoshop. It's the only concept that actually de-clutters the screen properly, as unnecessary buttons and features have been condensed or removed.

Wow that's nice. If they do give us this option, I'd be definitely voting for this.

[MasterNicoAngel]

3 looks better tbh :P

[e5]

Option 1.

I love option 3 but too much going on at the top

[Naythi.]

Following up from my last post, they should have done something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/lU2F55p.png

A modern take on the original toolbar that I quickly made in Photoshop. It's the only concept that actually de-clutters the screen properly, as unnecessary buttons and features have been condensed or removed.


I love the idea of your mock version, but there are way to many buttons along the bottom. The game button shouldn't be there, get rid of it completely and the credits should open in the same window as the inventory. I really hope they implement what we want, instead of giving us a very poor Habbo client.

[Red]

Following up from my last post, they should have done something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/lU2F55p.png

A modern take on the original toolbar that I quickly made in Photoshop. It's the only concept that actually de-clutters the screen properly, as unnecessary buttons and features have been condensed or removed.

I like it but way too many buttons at the bottom. My screen is only small and doubt that would even fit. Also it would be better and more minimalist to just have the credits hc and duckets button and you hover over to see the amount you have left.

[DJ_Shadow]

I love the idea of your mock version, but there are way to many buttons along the bottom. The game button shouldn't be there, get rid of it completely and the credits should open in the same window as the inventory. I really hope they implement what we want, instead of giving us a very poor Habbo client.


I like it but way too many buttons at the bottom. My screen is only small and doubt that would even fit. Also it would be better and more minimalist to just have the credits hc and duckets button and you hover over to see the amount you have left.

How about this? I have removed the irrelevant icons, and made a compact version. I know Habbo is capable of making their toolbars resize depending on screen width, as they currently do it with the friends bar! I do admit, the Games and Purse button were not needed. Less is more :)

http://i.imgur.com/zdKHO7Z.png

[Naythi.]

How about this? I have removed the irrelevant icons, and made a compact version. I know Habbo is capable of making their toolbars resize depending on screen width, as they currently do it with the friends bar! I do admit, the Games and Purse button were not needed. Less is more :)

http://i.imgur.com/zdKHO7Z.png

That looks a thousand times better than the toolbar(s) we currently have. Send it to Sulake somehow?

[Yawn]

That looks a thousand times better than the toolbar(s) we currently have. Send it to Sulake somehow?

I AGREE

but it wouldnt hurt having the duckets, HC, coins and log out at the top still and then have more room for the speech bar or room settings

---------- Post added 27-09-2013 at 12:47 PM ----------

in option 1 they should put the room settings on the bottom bar and fit it all in :/ :\ :/

[edible]

How about this? I have removed the irrelevant icons, and made a compact version. I know Habbo is capable of making their toolbars resize depending on screen width, as they currently do it with the friends bar! I do admit, the Games and Purse button were not needed. Less is more :)

http://i.imgur.com/zdKHO7Z.png

Sulake staff do read this forum and I hope to god they consider this. Although I do like option 1 they put forward. Your one is definitely my favourite.

[DJ_Shadow]

That looks a thousand times better than the toolbar(s) we currently have. Send it to Sulake somehow?

I'm pushing it to Staff and Developers, though I am a small fish in a big pond.


I AGREE

but it wouldnt hurt having the duckets, HC, coins and log out at the top still and then have more room for the speech bar or room settings

Please note I purposely made that toolbar shorter than it should be for Red, to demonstrate that it could be resizable depending on your screen size. So for some people with wider screens the speech bar would be a lot bigger and it could show more information (i.e. How many credits, duckets, days left of HC).

[Yawn]

I'm pushing it to Staff and Developers, though I am a small fish in a big pond.



Please note I purposely made that toolbar shorter than it should be for Red, to demonstrate that it could be resizable depending on your screen size. So for some people with wider screens the speech bar would be a lot bigger and it could show more information (i.e. How many credits, duckets, days left of HC).
yes i just think it would be good that not EVERYTHING was on the bottom bar, rather just....most of it

i think wat they could do with urs also would be when u hover ur mouse over the icons it would say "rooms" "inventory" "friends" etc.

it would actually work perfectly. i cant believe how stupid and incompetent the current designers are but at least they realise the current design doesnt work

[DJ_Shadow]

Does anyone actually use the "Say" button? If no one does, it could further help to alleviate the space problem. Like so:

http://i.imgur.com/EkGerVu.png

Again, getting rid of pointless buttons.

---------- Post added 27-09-2013 at 01:46 PM ----------

UPDATE: We've been noticed:

http://i.imgur.com/BMxGyj1.png

[Michael]

Does anyone actually use the "Say" button? If no one does, it could further help to alleviate the space problem. Like so:

http://i.imgur.com/EkGerVu.png

Again, getting rid of pointless buttons.

---------- Post added 27-09-2013 at 01:46 PM ----------

UPDATE: We've been noticed:

I don't like it. There is no report button so players will again be clueless. The catalouge and navigator icons are awful and very outdated and the credit, ducket and HC numbers should be shown. I'd go with Sulakes mock up..

[edible]

I don't like it. There is no report button so players will again be clueless. The catalouge and navigator icons are awful and very outdated and the credit, ducket and HC numbers should be shown. I'd go with Sulakes mock up..

The report button is removed in the Sulake mock ups. They have kept with 'help'. The question mark does the same as the help button.

Maybe remove the question mark and put a red exclamation mark / help button above log out.

The icons can be updated, isn't really a pressing issue. He is just showing that it can be done in a much more space effective way.

[Star-Fighter]

I feel like one of the best designs was Illumina by ediootti, even though at some points it was a bit dull. If they mixed it up with some of the elements we have now, I think it could work well. Here's a quick mock up I made:

http://bit.ly/15yy2fe

The room and the name do not match but it's just to give an idea of what I think could work. I think the friend bar is a pretty neat feature, it gives easy access to chatting or following friends. The top bar has all the essential icons (question mark being report + help, could be an exclamation mark too). Events are not there but could be added. Log out would be under "You".
Room info would be very simple, just appear on the side like that, it still has all the stuff you need to know. And you would also be able to click it away to the side.
The small round things under the chat area would be color options for the bubbles (I wish they'd just take them out all together but no can do). I'd also like the option to shout/say/whisper to return - it would help new players use the different chatting methods without surprises (accidentally pushing shift and shouting).
Minimail and chat would be combined within the console somehow, which also needs a makeover really...

Just my ideas. I don't use the COM-hotel so if anyone likes this and wants to forward it to staff, feel free to do so.

[DJ_Shadow]

The report button is removed in the Sulake mock ups. They have kept with 'help'. The question mark does the same as the help button.

Maybe remove the question mark and put a red exclamation mark / help button above log out.

The icons can be updated, isn't really a pressing issue. He is just showing that it can be done in a much more space effective way.

Precisely :)

[Chrisbud1]

I feel like one of the best designs was Illumina by ediootti, even though at some points it was a bit dull. If they mixed it up with some of the elements we have now, I think it could work well. Here's a quick mock up I made:

http://bit.ly/15yy2fe

The room and the name do not match but it's just to give an idea of what I think could work. I think the friend bar is a pretty neat feature, it gives easy access to chatting or following friends. The top bar has all the essential icons (question mark being report + help, could be an exclamation mark too). Events are not there but could be added. Log out would be under "You".
Room info would be very simple, just appear on the side like that, it still has all the stuff you need to know. And you would also be able to click it away to the side.
The small round things under the chat area would be color options for the bubbles (I wish they'd just take them out all together but no can do). I'd also like the option to shout/say/whisper to return - it would help new players use the different chatting methods without surprises (accidentally pushing shift and shouting).
Minimail and chat would be combined within the console somehow, which also needs a makeover really...

Just my ideas. I don't use the COM-hotel so if anyone likes this and wants to forward it to staff, feel free to do so.

That edit you made is perfect, don't understand why it's so hard for them. Hope this goes through!

[Yawn]

hmmmm yh that might actually be the best 1 yet star fighter. its all grouped together appropriately and not squashed.

im glad the friend bar is gone but it works in that design so i wouldnt mind it staying

[Lewis]

I feel like one of the best designs was Illumina by ediootti, even though at some points it was a bit dull. If they mixed it up with some of the elements we have now, I think it could work well. Here's a quick mock up I made:

http://bit.ly/15yy2fe

The room and the name do not match but it's just to give an idea of what I think could work. I think the friend bar is a pretty neat feature, it gives easy access to chatting or following friends. The top bar has all the essential icons (question mark being report + help, could be an exclamation mark too). Events are not there but could be added. Log out would be under "You".
Room info would be very simple, just appear on the side like that, it still has all the stuff you need to know. And you would also be able to click it away to the side.
The small round things under the chat area would be color options for the bubbles (I wish they'd just take them out all together but no can do). I'd also like the option to shout/say/whisper to return - it would help new players use the different chatting methods without surprises (accidentally pushing shift and shouting).
Minimail and chat would be combined within the console somehow, which also needs a makeover really...

Just my ideas. I don't use the COM-hotel so if anyone likes this and wants to forward it to staff, feel free to do so.

Yours is good, but the Illumina was much better I think. I really liked the light gray colors.

[Michael]

I feel like one of the best designs was Illumina by ediootti, even though at some points it was a bit dull. If they mixed it up with some of the elements we have now, I think it could work well. Here's a quick mock up I made:

http://bit.ly/15yy2fe

The room and the name do not match but it's just to give an idea of what I think could work. I think the friend bar is a pretty neat feature, it gives easy access to chatting or following friends. The top bar has all the essential icons (question mark being report + help, could be an exclamation mark too). Events are not there but could be added. Log out would be under "You".
Room info would be very simple, just appear on the side like that, it still has all the stuff you need to know. And you would also be able to click it away to the side.
The small round things under the chat area would be color options for the bubbles (I wish they'd just take them out all together but no can do). I'd also like the option to shout/say/whisper to return - it would help new players use the different chatting methods without surprises (accidentally pushing shift and shouting).
Minimail and chat would be combined within the console somehow, which also needs a makeover really...

Just my ideas. I don't use the COM-hotel so if anyone likes this and wants to forward it to staff, feel free to do so.

Now that's more like it. Although I would make the question mark more visible and probably another icon as you said and put the magnifier glass with the room info. Nearly spot on!

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Thanks for helping us de-clutter the room tools display by voting for your favourite layout design! Voting has now closed, read on for the results!
Thanks for taking the time to vote for your favourite room tools layout design.
28.74% of you were keen on option 1, a mere 8.65% liked option 2 and the hot favourite was option 3 with 62.61% of all votes.
We know that some Habbos voiced concerns about the fact that the option #3 design is covering some vital screen and chat area. We'll continue working on that.
Also, please know that we are not making final decisions based on this poll, nor do we have a release date yet, but it's definitely a work in progress.

- http://www.habbo.com/articles/2980-votes-are-in

Number 3!

[lemons]

option 3 won woo

[Josh,]

Due to 3 taking up vital space and most of the chat they are working on it as it won the vote with an amazing vote of 62.61% of all votes put in! Want more click -Here (http://www.habbo.com/articles/2980-votes-are-in)

[MrBagheera]

I wonder what ever happened to 'HITCH' painimies; or MrBagheera; ?

http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=774151

HITCH is not going to be implemented as intended. However style elements and ideas may be incorporated into next-gen client UI... Due to arrive some time next year. Maybe before Summer. :-)

---------- Post added 27-09-2013 at 10:13 PM ----------

And yeah, thanks for the ideas posted on this thread. As for criticizing our designers... I can just say that many people can draw a clean design with a few icons. Marrying it with the harsh reality of existing client architecture, user habits, budget and time constraints, and internal politics - that is where only few have succeeded so far.

[lemons]

HITCH is not going to be implemented as intended. However style elements and ideas may be incorporated into next-gen client UI... Due to arrive some time next year. Maybe before Summer. :-)

---------- Post added 27-09-2013 at 10:13 PM ----------

And yeah, thanks for the ideas posted on this thread. As for criticizing our designers... I can just say that many people can draw a clean design with a few icons. Marrying it with the harsh reality of existing client architecture, user habits, budget and time constraints, and internal politics - that is where only few have succeeded so far.

please make an 'invite all' button thx :)

[Scotland]

HITCH is not going to be implemented as intended. However style elements and ideas may be incorporated into next-gen client UI... Due to arrive some time next year. Maybe before Summer. :-)

---------- Post added 27-09-2013 at 10:13 PM ----------

And yeah, thanks for the ideas posted on this thread. As for criticizing our designers... I can just say that many people can draw a clean design with a few icons. Marrying it with the harsh reality of existing client architecture, user habits, budget and time constraints, and internal politics - that is where only few have succeeded so far.

Hey, thanks for taking your time to come on down to habbox and read our views/comments about this.
You guys at Sulake are doing a great job on informing at on whats happening these days, thanks!

Also, whats happening with the panic button is it being removed or.. was not added to that UI design?

[Michael]

HITCH is not going to be implemented as intended. However style elements and ideas may be incorporated into next-gen client UI... Due to arrive some time next year. Maybe before Summer. :-)

---------- Post added 27-09-2013 at 10:13 PM ----------

And yeah, thanks for the ideas posted on this thread. As for criticizing our designers... I can just say that many people can draw a clean design with a few icons. Marrying it with the harsh reality of existing client architecture, user habits, budget and time constraints, and internal politics - that is where only few have succeeded so far.

Thanks for replying to my post!

Next-gen UI! Sounds interesting :o BETA all over again? is that why 12 developers were hired? :P

[Daltron]

I voted 1

[Michael]

Who remembers RethinkHabbo? (http://issuu.com/rethinkhabbo/docs/rethinkhabbo_v1)

well they've posted some suggestions on their twitter - https://twitter.com/rethinkHABBO


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVLRTbGCUAA9gzp.png:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVJsa7OCQAAfJ_H.png:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVI25YrCYAAqntN.png:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVJsx-DCAAEw4rT.png:large

EDIT:

http://mangetoica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rethink1.png

[Mr-Trainor]

I prefer 1 overall - prefer the duckets/creds bit of number 3 though.

[Lewis]

Who remembers RethinkHabbo? (http://issuu.com/rethinkhabbo/docs/rethinkhabbo_v1)

well they've posted some suggestions on their twitter - https://twitter.com/rethinkHABBO




EDIT:

http://mangetoica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rethink1.png

I really like the last one!

[TonyBest]

Vote has ended and it looks like the majority want option 3, but also took note of the fact part of the changes would block some chat, which they plan to work on. No release date on it is known either.

[Samantha]

It's nice to know they listened, I don't mind number 3, although I prefer number 1. However, I will get used to not having the bar on the side.

[Logandyer45]

1 is the best possible one to avoid problems with chat.