Wisdump Redesign: I’ve Decided, Finally!
I’ve finally decided which design I’ll work with for the next version of Wisdump:
It won’t look exactly like that, there’ll be some fixes in the sidebar, change in the whitespace, and some other things that might or might not appeal to the grid fanatics out there, but it’s a start. Actually, it might differ quite a bit, it sort of depends on how things work out for real, and what I finally decide to put in there. You see, mockups for clients are one thing, but this is a project where my word is final (although I obviously want to hear from you guys, the readers), even though I don’t own Wisdump. So we’ll see how close I’ll be to this mockup, some things will change for sure, like the slanted button design.
Do check out the three redesign concept posts if you’re interested.
Ok I really like it, header, footer, sidebar (aren’t side bars dead?) post quotes and all.
here’s the rub…the number of comments just seems too big and seems to mean nothing unless you already know what the huge number after the post title is.
By David Madden on February 29, 2008 7:35 am
I have never loved the design (as we have discussed here a lot), but I think it will work better then what you have now. I have to agree that the comments number does not have any context and newbies might be confused by it.
By Stephen on February 29, 2008 12:02 pm
I think a bit darker article headers would improve readability.
By klucznik on February 29, 2008 1:01 pm
I support that. Looks good.
By Jesse on February 29, 2008 2:15 pm
Looks quite good, man. A bit subtraction-esque but the design is quite unique anyway. A better version than the current, simple one. I agree with klucznik though, darker article headings would be great.
Keep it up!
By Martin S. on February 29, 2008 9:20 pm
You’re probably right about the number of comments, er, number. Also, I’m considering putting one color in there, to strengthen the headlines in listings, and darkening them on post pages. I’ll also add whitespace to the sidebar, and rethink positioning a bit, as I mentioned in the post.
Thanks for your input, guys! Keep it coming.
By Thord Daniel Hedengren on February 29, 2008 10:19 pm