General theming issue (convert html in Drupal theme)

computer_jin - October 6, 2009 - 19:42

Hi every one ,

This Post is all about Experts Advice or any one who can give me a better advice.

First of all Thanks to All the Drupal developers who works really hard to make this magic Cms System. and when i develop any site and client appriciate me so i tell them only one thing this is Only the Magic of drupal.
I am Drupal developer and working on drupal last one year and i love to work on drupal , develop new modules, every thing i can do in drupal but now come to the point i have an issue ,
I am only the developer not a designer and where i live there is not any drupal designer available, I told the designer to make html and css for me i will convert my design in drupal theme. so it takes my lots of time to convert theme in drupal. and i develop many drupal projects in php because of the issue of Theme,

Any suggestion what can i do ...?
how can i solve my issue of theming...?
How can i convert html in to my drupal theme... ?

Waiting for suggestions..........

Thanks in Advance,

...

Jeff Burnz - October 7, 2009 - 01:58

1. Pay someone. This is by far the quickest and easiest way. You will get a quality product and have no stress about theming or design ever again - this is big point, because you can spend more time doing what you really want to. If there is no one in your area then go global, its a big world out here :)

2. Learn how to theme. The hardest and slowest way. Use a base theme like Adaptivetheme or Genesis and port from a PSD file rather than HTML comps, its actually easier and quicker once you know how.

3. Expand your company and hire someone, or form a partnership (with a themer / designer). Sounds like this might not be a good option if there is no-one in your area.

4. You are in Pakistan? Well get something going in Pakistan for Drupal themers and designers, start a community site, get involved, attract new people, network and make contacts - in other words, if its not happening there for you, make it happen :)

Jeff Thanks for your reply

computer_jin - October 7, 2009 - 18:15

Jeff Thanks for your reply and really thanks to your advice.

yeah I m from pakistan, i m now going to start a community site. And i dont have a company i m a freelance developer.
there should be an application which converts psd to drupal theme .... what do u think is it posible...?

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I cant see that ever being a

Jeff Burnz - October 7, 2009 - 21:01

I cant see that ever being a reality to the extent it could actually make a decent theme (theres on the net somewhere, but its rubbish).

Themes are one off unique things, and so much more than nice images - Artiseer or Acquia Theme Garden are a more flexible and sensible approach.

Online theming services

Prasad Shir - October 23, 2009 - 06:11

Hi Azar

There is no automated theme creation application that I am aware of. However, there are a few online services which you may try. For availing these services, you need to provide either PSD or HTML files, give your specs & you will get a Drupal theme!

The prices are in the range of USD 200 to USD 400 per theme (depending on complexity)

One such service is Designs2Drupal.Com

Prasad
Pune, India :)

how to Video

stGeorge - December 16, 2009 - 00:07

computer_jin

watch this free Acquia seminar for a start in converting css/html into drupal theme

http://acquia.com/community/resources/acquia-tv/tips-and-tricks-drupal-t...

good luck

Thanks stGeorge, its Really

computer_jin - December 16, 2009 - 19:37

Thanks stGeorge, its Really Helpfull for understanding Drupal theming.

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Web Developer
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gtalk: engr.azharuddin@gmail.com
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