Re: [gentoo-dev] status of http://wwwredesign.gentoo.org

[lnxg33k]

Looks nice in Firefox-1.0.7-r3 with SyncMaster710N (birghtness 35, contrast 65).

Suggestions (wrt http://wwwredesign.gentoo.org):
1) The additional links in green at the top look out of place, a bit hard to
read, and there lacks any break between the links adding to reading difficulty
and, perhaps, difficulty in accessibility services; I don't run any, but take a
look at http://webxact.watchfire.com.

2) Personally, I kind of like the infinity logo, but coupled with the bubble "g"
is a little too much.

3) The links on the main bar (About, Get G, Docs) could use some separation
between them to help the eye break the links. I thought the bar on
w.aaronshi.com/gentoo did a fine job at that.

4) The next row of cells proclaiming Gentoo's goodness ... Interesting info for
new people, but doesn't look quite right. Cell 2 (Packs + Docs = potential) is
hard to read; perhaps breaking each part into its own line would help, but that
almost creates more issues. Personally, when I see a "Please Donate" button at
the top, it always feels like I'm being hustled. I'd suggest putting it at the
bottom; really, the placement depends on if your point-of-view: if you're paying
for the server or visiting the site. The last thing about this row of cells is
the vertical space could be tightened up; going to play problems with larger
fonts though.

5) The underline scheme used throughout the page for links looks like they
should be acronyms and not links. There are two ways to help distinguish, but
they are conflicting: hover and see if you get a title/acronym or the visual
change of a new underline. In practice there is no real difference between a
title and an acronym. I think the visual changes could be up'ed a bit. The
change of underline style isn't really noticeable. Maybe a slightly different
shade? *shrug*

6) I liked the white background of w.aaronshi.com/gentoo as opposed to the
tinted purple of redesign; it adds more contrast. I also liked, and find them
pretty essential, the breaks between the side bars and the main content.

Lots of suggestions, but I definately like the new look overall.
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