New Style Is Live

Hi Brent, thanks for all the great effort. In my opinion, I like the colours and I like the change from the black background we had.

Not a fan of the graphic in the top left - the black flowers feel a little too gothic - nor do I like the black flowers as icons for each forum. If we had just the plain background colour (that slightly off-white maroon is nice) and simple icons for the forums, I would be satisfied.

Thanks again for valuing our input!

 

Hi Brent,

I really appreciate the enthusiasm, attentiveness and proactive approach you've brought to OI. I can see that with the new style and logo that you did take into consideration that many had requested for dark, neutral and simple colours, however I must say I agree with Calvin in that the graphic at the top left hand corner is quite distracting. From my standpoint, the value and quality of OI is what makes it stand out as a great orchid forum. In that vein, the design of the forum should be simple and spare so as to not distract from the quality photos and information contributed by OI users.

For some designers, "busier" is better, but I feel the opposite is true. I could do without the graphic altogether. Aesthetically speaking, the dripping portion of the graphic is the part I like the least. Also, the flowers aren't even orchids I also agree with Calvin about the topic icons.

Still, I appreciate your efforts to improve the forum

 

I like this - and I really like the colour scheme too! Thanks Brent

PS - I have some design background that's rusty and in the closet, but if you're open to submissions from members, I'd love to think of a few ideas for everyone to toss around! Otherwise, if you have someone working on it already, that's fine too!

 

Thank you so much, Brent. It already looks much better!

 

The new icons are definitely an improvement. You are so swift!

 

I like the colors and the layout. Easy to read, easy on the eyes. But I'm not opposed to a small (non-distracting) graphic border along the top to make it more "pretty." Alternatively, you could possibly make the logo a bit more "stylized" and ditch the graphic idea.

-Stephen

 

I am not sure if anyone else is having this problem or if it is just me/my monitor, but the dark burgundy "headers" if you will feels like it is popping out at me and is very harsh on my eyes. It could also be the contrast between the brown & small grey lettering?

Otherwise I think things are looking amazing!

 

It's been a long time since I've visited this forum (too much else to do!), but when I got a notification about the new management and design, I had to check it out. I missed seeing the black, dripping non-orchid, but the current format looks simple, clean, and user-friendly. I don't know whether the ads have always been there, but I suppose they're a good way to help support the forum. Thanks, Brent, for taking this on.

 

Looks terrific, Brent. Simple, understated, and classy. Thumbs up!

-Stephen