feat: improve macOS DMG installer artwork - #52
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Category: improvement
User Impact: People downloading Berd on macOS now see a clearer, distinctly Berd installation window when moving the app into Applications.
Problem: The existing DMG used a generic white background and conventional arrow that did not reflect Berd’s visual identity. The installation action was recognizable, but the first product moment felt disconnected from the rest of the experience.
Solution: Rework the generated DMG artwork around Berd’s dotted-paper field and a hand-drawn brush arrow. The arrowhead remains a separate gesture so its direction stays legible, while the native app and Applications icons preserve the familiar macOS installation model.
Preview
File changes
scripts/package-macos-dmg.sh
Replaces the generic DMG background with generated dotted-paper artwork, an explicit installation instruction, and deterministic brush-stamped arrow geometry. It also adjusts the Applications icon position to balance the composition.
Validation
bash -n scripts/package-macos-dmg.shpnpm vitest run --config vitest.release-scripts.config.ts— 84 tests passed