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Problem
I use this customized icon by Santiago Ramos Panalés, and would like to petition for to be made the official Visual Studio Code icon on Mac OS X. I have not asked the artists permission before submitting this feature request. It looks fantastic and follows [Apples OS X Human Interface Guidelines], while the current icon looks out of place in both the dock and the application launcher. Images for comparison:
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Request Permission for Custom VS Code Icon
The issue arises from the lack of permission from the original artist, Santiago Ramos Panalés, to use their customized icon as the official Visual Studio Code icon. Without proper authorization, using the icon could lead to copyright infringement and legal issues.
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Contact the Artist
Reach out to Santiago Ramos Panalés to request permission to use the customized icon as the official Visual Studio Code icon. Provide context about the feature request and how the icon aligns with Apple's OS X Human Interface Guidelines.
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Document the Request
Create a formal document outlining the request for the icon change, including comparisons with the current icon and reasons for the change. Attach any relevant images and guidelines.
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Submit Feature Request
Once permission is obtained, submit a feature request to the Visual Studio Code repository on GitHub, including the documentation and artist's permission. Use the appropriate tags for visibility.
bashcurl -X POST -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '{"title": "Request for Custom Icon", "body": "Detailed request here..."}' https://api.github.com/repos/microsoft/vscode/issues - 4
Monitor Feedback
After submission, monitor the feedback from the Visual Studio Code team and the community. Be prepared to provide additional information or engage in discussions regarding the icon change.
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Validation
Confirm the fix worked by receiving a response from the artist granting permission and a positive acknowledgment from the Visual Studio Code team regarding the feature request. Track the status of the issue on GitHub.
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Alex Chen
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