Proposed DotNetKicks Redesign!

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Proposed DotNetKicks Redesign!

28. September 2007

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The current skin of DotNetKicks just isn't quite there. It doesn't look as cool as it could. And I'm sure it's just because the time hasn't been spent to make it look good. So, I thought I'd put together a mockup design that is based off the current design, but with some improvements. I like it, but the test is if any of you like it too. Let me know what you think.

Current DotNetKicks:

Original DotNetKicks Skin

Proposed Redsign for DotNetKicks:

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Paint.NET .PDN File

By the way, the font I used is Trebuchet MS, its the same font that BlogEngine.NET uses.

If the decision gets made to change to this skin, I'll volunteer some time to help implement it. Let me know.

Update 2007/9/29: Thanks for all the feedback, here and on DNK! I didn't really think my design would get implemented; I pretty much did it to maybe inspire those with more graphic skills to come up with something better than the current design.

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Comments

Simone Busoli

9/29/2007 12:44:00 AM #

I like it, someone is already working on a new layout, why don't you join them to improve it even further?

9/29/2007 10:29:00 AM #

BIG TEXT

Rune

9/29/2007 11:47:00 AM #

I do not like the proposed layout. The one already there is very simplistic which is nice for a service like dotnetkicks... the proposed one lacks that touch and is just using gradients (in a poor way) because gradients are cool

Anthony

9/29/2007 7:59:00 PM #

Well that's not very encouraging, Rune?

Love that font. Looks cleaner on the right side. Paging is simplier. I have to agree with Rune about the gradients, not sure why the first one is a different shade - it's a little distracting.