Technovangelism

After nearly a year and several more revisions, I finally implemented a design I actually like (for now). I’m happy with pretty much everything. I like the colors, the general layout, and the font, while basic, is nice. I am not a “typeface guy,” so if you have a recommendation on what I should use, I’ll listen.

One piece I’m particularly happy with is the section under the “No Unread Threads” heading. It has always bothered me that when a user with no unread threads visits the site, or once a user is finished reading his threads, the site loses a lot of its immediate value. Without a list of things to do, the user typically leaves the site. He’ll be back soon, but why not try to keep him there a little longer. Giving just a few options in that blank state will hopefully spark a little more activity.

All the previous designs were made with unread threads displayed, so here is another shot with a few of them for a more direct comparison.

I still find red to be a difficult color to work with. Finding the right shades of red, tan, and gray that all blend well is a challenge. As I said earlier, this will do for now. There are more important matters to take care of before needlessly changing the theme again.