Something’s Cooking7 Comments

I’m envisioning another revamp to my site’s look, and I’m hoping that it’ll be coming along soon. I intend to make it easier to use, more attractive, and more “Web 2.0.”

I’ve gone back and forth on the “lifestream” format, sported by legends such as Dan Cederholm. I get the feeling that unless I had it as the most prominent or main page, no one would really be that interested in it. Also, if it was so front-and-center, I’d want it to be more “lively” than which songs I’m listening to, et cetra.

Choosing to stay away from that format ultimately means I’ll be under additional pressure to post more often, but that’s a good thing.

Goals for this iteration:
1) Incorporate some trendy design elements: gradients, irregular lines, …
2) Increase usability with high-contrast links and larger/bolder fonts
3) Pick bold, outstanding colors but let the content be a big part of the design

Some inspiration:
1) Kulturbanause
2) Ollie Kavanagh
3) Billy Hughes at War
4) Grooveshark
5) Jason Reed
6) WordPress.org (recently redesigned)

7 Responses to “Something’s Cooking”

  1. Thomas says:
    July 23rd, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    I look forward to the new look sir!!!

  2. GP says:
    July 23rd, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    I look forward to it also…just hope with my limited computer skills,, I will be able to understand and use it….good luck

  3. Amanda says:
    July 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    When I first read the post title, I thought…maybe…just maybe, you had been cooking some food! HA! I will settle for cooking up new designs. I guess.

  4. Mom says:
    July 24th, 2008 at 9:31 am

    means I’ll be under additional pressure to post more often, but that’s a good thing

    see… that is what I am looking forward to.

  5. cory says:
    July 24th, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    mom’s looking forward to you being under additional pressure?!?

    i’m just looking forward to you getting rid of those ugly water tubs :)

    you’re so smart, and i can’t wait to see what the next incarnation of your site looks like.

  6. Casey D says:
    July 25th, 2008 at 10:22 am

    This is great news! I am really excited to see what your inspiration and intelligence lead you to create. I know it will amaze me. (No Pressure)

  7. Kevin Driver says:
    July 25th, 2008 at 10:32 am

    Amanda, maybe one of these days I’ll surprise you…

    Everyone else, thanks for the votes of confidence!

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