Design Revisions
So a new design already. While I was testing this new design (not so much a new design as a rearrangement) I was asked “Why are you redesigning already?” Well, the answer is multipart, which I will explain, but if you liked or preferred Version 2.0, it is still available via the Style Switcher on the Home page.
Practice, Practice, Practice
I love to tinker. And seeing that I’m continuing to develop my design skills (I still consider myself a programmer and not a designer), I need someplace to practice, and here seems like a pretty good place. I always appreciate feedback, positive or negative.
Lighten the Load
While I was very happy overall with Version 2.0, many of the images needed to pull it off were very large. At the time I wanted to see if I could pull off the look, and so page size wasn’t as important to me. But as the design has settled with me, I felt that I needed to give viewers a ‘lighter’ alternative. I hope that this new design will provide faster browsing speeds and lower my overall bandwidth usage.
Pick Your Poison
As I mentioned earlier, Version 2.0 is still available to use, and will continue to be ‘supported.’ I think it’s good to note that this new design and the old run off the very same XHTML. As will all future versions, I hope. As you use the style switcher, your preference will be saved if you have cookies enabled, even if/when a new design comes out.
So choose your favorite, and let me know what you think.
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Published August 23, 2004 by:
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Nice orderedlist graphic in the top left. Tricky, tricky with the orderedlist favicon in place of the O. The read, learn, teach is a bit hard to read (kind of light). Also, I like the green.
Graphically speaking (also as a DSL user), I like Version 2 better. However, this is a very nice light version and I think it will grow on me.
Now I can’t wait to post my new design.
August 23rd, 2004
I agree with John, the “read. learn. teach.” needs to be darker. Otherwise, I really like it, especially the new home page layout. Nice job :)
August 23rd, 2004
I like how you’ve generally kept with the earth tone colors throughout the redesigns. Why did you decide to not make this version fluid?
August 23rd, 2004
Not to get into the whole Liquid vs. Fixed debate once more, but in general I prefer browsing sites that are fixed width. I do understand many of the disadvantages of fixed width layouts, but for this particular design, I chose a fixed because I prefer it. Not too exciting, I know. Perhaps, if people think it’s a good idea, I’ll append the switcher with a ‘Reflection 2.11 Fluid’ if I have the time to work it up.
And I’ve darkened the ‘Think. Learn. Teach.’ just for you guys.
August 23rd, 2004
just for us? aw, thanks :) now it’s perfect. nice comment color coding too, btw.
and for the record, i prefer fixed layouts.
August 23rd, 2004
I like it – nice colours, navigation is very simple and easy. I’m with the others on the “Read. Learn. Teach.” bit – very difficult to read. Otherwise, very nice indeed.
August 27th, 2004