[buddypress-trac] [BuddyPress] #4952: New template pack for BuddyPress

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#4952: New template pack for BuddyPress
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 Reporter:  karmatosed   |      Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  UX/UI        |    Version:
 Severity:  normal       |   Keywords:
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 This was talked about in the 1.8 scope meeting and I'm going to summarise
 the suggestions as best I can here.

 The proposal is to create a new template pack for all the major templates
 for BuddyPress. As to what extent this is, it would be done by a review
 and wireframe of each major area.

 A new template pack can draw on the work done as part of Turtleshell
 (http://turtleshellp2.wordpress.com). It shouldn't be rigid in taking
 every template as Turtleshell does though - there should be a review
 process of each template.

 The proposed format for this would be one that had some strict time scales
 and cut off points.

 If there is a 6 week development time to be set on this then the following
 would be a suggested format:

 1. An exploration week with wireframe reviews and submissions of new
 directions
 2. A week to refine and rework based on opinions
 (Review if on track or go for 1.9 and have more refine time could be made
 at this point)
 3. Development for 2 weeks
 (Review if on track or go for 1.9 and have more refine time could be made
 at this point)
 Ideally a ticket per area would be created so each can be discussed and
 refined.
 Depending on the number of people available this could be done one by one
 or in teams. Each time a template is done a UI review needs to happen.
 4. Development either ends in 3-4 weeks to keep on track for release or
 carries on into 1.9

 The production of this would be done as a plugin similar to Turtleshell
 and a lot of that can be reused structure wise (even templates if those
 are the ones agreed on). Hopefully this will mean it can be early tested
 and free from the cycle to then be brought in when ready.

 It's also a chance to get get accessibility into the UI and also user
 tests on the new templates.

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Ticket URL: <https://buddypress.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/4952>
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