Call for proposals
Forky, the code name of the next Debian release, is a character from the film "Toy Story" (Forky)
For the next Debian release, version 14, the Debian Project will be calling for graphics and other artwork to be submitted as proposals for the look and feel of the operating system.
As with everything else in Debian, collecting artwork is a collaborative effort which Debian shares with its community. That means that you can be the one preparing the Forky Artwork!
This wiki page will collects proposals and submissions from the Debian community and you're encouraged to add here your own proposal.
- Deadline for submission: 2026-11-26
- Voting period: Expected dates: 1-3 weeks after, but hopefully closer to 1 week after
Submit your proposal
Read the requirements and wait for the call for proposals.
Create a wiki page with your proposal/artwork: http://wiki.debian.org/DebianArt/Themes.
When done, add your proposal/artwork to this page
For meetings and exchanging ideas and concepts there is the #debian-desktop channel on irc.oftc.net and the http://lists.debian.org/debian-desktop mailing list. The more the interaction, the better! There will be a voting process for designs submitted so it is highly recommended that you keep up with the mailing list and IRC channel discussions to monitor if your proposal gets selected.
Template for adding a theme under "Submitted proposals":
=== Your Theme ===
single line description.
[[DebianArt/Themes/YourTheme|{{attachment:DebianArt/Themes/YourTheme/thumb.png}}]]
Submitted proposals
Alborz
Debian theme inspired by the Alborz mountain range in northern Iran.
Aquatis
A sleek, modern wave inspired design featuring aquatic tones and the signature Debian swirl in the centre.
aVoada
In Brazilian culture, "pipa avoada" refers to a kite soaring freely in the open sky, unconstrained and light.
Beach Day
A sunny summer beach scene on the tropics with red flora and the Debian logo.
Copeau
A wood shaving curled into the Debian swirl, on a blend of the ochre pigments of Apt (Provence).
Cutlery
Fork it.
Fireflies
An abstract theme inspired by Forky's curves.
Spiral Fork
Fork with organic curves.
Orange
Orange Sunshine.
Tivestra
Nostalgic tribute to the 2000s aesthetic
Surul
Minimalist Debian 14 (Forky) wallpaper featuring graphite-grey waves and a silver Debian spiral.
Scarf
Clean fresh air wallpaper intended for Debian Forky, featuring scarf-like flow, mirrored on icy bottom
