[Suggestion] New Panel layout

[notuxius]

I think Unity-like layout is optimal for desktop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSBMn6eGH88 (up to 2-nd minute).

Reasons: 1) left side is usually not used - there are no scrollbar or close/max/min buttons on left side - more visual/cognitive balance; 2) people perceive info from upper left side (especially with LTR writing system) (needs additional research/investigation); 3) more vertical space for apps, websites; 4) looking down (at bottom panel) is more tedious for neck (needs additional research/investigation); 5) distribution will be more memorable than others if it will have more unique useful settings/features;

Icons-only Task Manager can be used and optimal panel width can be set for splitting tray icons in 2 columns (for saving more vertical space for apps).

Screenshot with proposed layout:

[star-buck]

instead of making it default, we should think of shipping some looknfeel preinstalled for easy switching.

On Jul 30, 2017 9:14 AM, "Alexander Mentyu" notifications@github.com wrote:

I think Unity-like layout is optimal for desktop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSBMn6eGH88 (up to 2-nd minute).

Reasons:

1. left side is usually not used - there are no scrollbar on left side;
2. people perceive info from upper left side (especially with LTR writing system) (needs additional research/investigation);
3. more vertical space for apps, websites;
4. looking down (at bottom panel) is more tedious for neck (needs additional research/investigation);
5. distribution will be more memorable than others if it will have more unique useful settings/features;

Icons-only Task Manager can be used and optimal panel width can be set for splitting tray icons in 2 columns (for saving more vertical space for apps).

Screenshot with proposed layout: [image: new-panel-layout-suggestion] https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/2657014/28755062-0ff7f4f4-755b-11e7-8455-b11f189f538e.png

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[notuxius]

Something like Mate Tweak?

change panel layout functionality in it:

[NuLogicSystems]

No need for a separate utility, look and feel themes are found under System Settings > Desktop Appearance > Look And Feel.

One could alternatively create a custom panel containment with those settings that could be selected from the Add Panel list, and then placed an any edge of the screen.