…the soundest advice is to be seeking always for the picture…”
—Paul McHenry Roberts, How To Say Nothing in 500 Words
I need to write in a visual way… for example, with cut-out words.
—Julie Doucet
Once again, I have redesigned the blog. After talking smack about sidebars, I realized that, duh, they can be quite useful and add to the content—but only if they’re used in a dynamic way…if the content of the sidebar changes with whatever page you’re viewing. With the new design, you’ll notice that “meta” information appears in the sidebar next to the post. Making optimal use of the web browser’s real estate. (Can you tell I do web geekery for a living, now?) Clean white to remind me that it’s the actual content that makes a blog. No more lightning bolts or black.
Poke around, let me know what you think.
definitely digging the new design–much more ergonomic & easy to read
Love the new design. Very easy to read, and very breathable. I’m a huge fan of white background with black sans serif type. Thanks for the reminder that simpler is always better.
Love the big and bold icons/links at the top! Very nice.
Thanks y’all. I really love hearing your opinions!
Overall — sure, I like this design . . . but I feel out of sorts without the black / lightning bolts. *sigh*
I, too, miss the lightning, but one must avoid being typecast as the nautical woodcut guy. The envelope and the rss beacon thingy are awesome. Big fan of the large-type headings, too. And also, thanks for not making it hella wide. Horizontal scrolling kills me.
Have you considered keeping an archive of previous designs? Like giant screenshots to show your grandchildren?
I can’t believe it! the lightning bolts are actually MISSED.
I underestimated them.
Mark, that’s a cool idea about keeping an archive of previous designs. I just might do that.
Sorry, I am a little behind (I’m always a little behind catching up on blogs…) I do like the new format, especially your headers and title block. The minimal, though potent, use of color is effective. I see your wife’s influence. And grow up guys, the lightning bolts went the way of death metal ;)
hi kristen! yeah, I don’t miss the lightning bolts, either ;)