June 22, 2004

Something versus nothing.

Well, I've finally moved towards implementing a design. I'm not super excited by this design. It has potential, but I'm not sure how buried that potential is.

But given the fact that my creative mind feels like week-old jello, I figured it was better to upload this, and deal with it, than continue with nothing.

Nothing was what was here, and I was worried I'd get used to it. And then wait for that amazing breakthough.

Problem is my creative streak (re: jello). I think one of the issues is that at my new place I don't have a creative den/area/desk/studio set up. Makes it somewhat tough to sit down and just pound out the work.

Anyways, sorry for the rambling. I know that this design isn't super-great. I'd grade it a C- at this moment. I'd like to get it to a B before I decide on keeping it.

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Posted at 01:34 PM

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Sandman

Hi Simian, i think that it's not too much bad (only i prefer an more high font-size to read well)

and your mail visible on site (because i can't send you this message in your e-mail :) )

Other question: why you don't write something about your web design of this page? (like a tutorial)

So people can know how you do is done better then old site Blog-Fu

Tony

Thanks. I appreciate the comments.

And once I get to some point where I'm pleased with the site, I'll probably write up a full-blown tutorial.

At this point, I'm basically too disgusted with the current turnout to write it up. It's just bothering me on too many small points.

chris

Hey Tony. From a purely visual point of view, I'd suggest losing the innermost gray border, which makes things look a little too busy. I'd also tone down the entry titles, which are too 'grabby'. Maybe a more robust blue would highlight things better?

Cheers

PS Firefox on linux

Tony

Thanks Chris. I've gots LOTS of work to do. The typography needs some serious work, as do many of the other sections. I can't remember a time when I ran into more problems with a redesign than this one.

phnk

Hi, as I posted in the previous "new layout" entry, I'm confident you'll turn out with something great in the end.

Nice to have you back.

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