KR Tech Posted November 16, 2005 Report Posted November 16, 2005 Hi everyone As you can probably see I've just got rid of the Invision Blue logo at the top and replaced it with the site logo, plus added some more links... This is really flexible, and it's for all you guys, so I wanted to know what thought, what it's missing, and more/less links you would like on your board... I think with just the logo it's a slightly bare but if you could share your honest opinions I'd be really grateful. Many thanks! KR
Neuro Posted November 16, 2005 Report Posted November 16, 2005 I'm having a go now, don't like this writing gonna get rid of it! There we are, a blank canvas apart from the logo.... really need everyone's ideas now as to what they want up there
Chrissie Brown Posted November 16, 2005 Report Posted November 16, 2005 It needs to have a name next to the logo ; for example something like The JJ Archive Message Board and perhaps a picture of Jules. I'm sure there will be lots of suggestions.
bigsteve Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 It needs to have a name next to the logo ; for example something like The JJ Archive Message Board and perhaps a picture of Jules. I'm sure there will be lots of suggestions. Agreed 8-) It deffo needs something, but not sure what. Looks too bare with nothing there
bigsteve Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 I've just noticed the new menu bar too. Like the easy access back to the archives and to the board index 8-) Altho for consistency, maybe change 'Forum Index' to 'Board Index' :? :?
dormouse Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Is it me, or are the icons not showing in dark blue when there are new posts?
dormouse Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 And we need text and maybe a picture at the top i reckon...
Neuro Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Is it me, or are the icons not showing in dark blue when there are new posts? Pretty certain the blue circular new post arrows go dark still for new posts, unless you logged out last time without reading them all So a bit of text at the top then. Any more ideas?
dormouse Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Perhaps a pic of some Jules-esque sunglasses!!
bigsteve Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Yeah, they are still turning blue :thumbsup: Text could just be Judge Jules Archive and then a pic of the man himself :?:
Neuro Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Im reluctant about a pic, though if we spend some time on it and do it well, it might look quite good.
Aza Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 I dont think a pic is necessary, not dissing Jules, but it could look cheesy.
KR Tech Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Posted November 17, 2005 This is what Traill said to me last night Aza, and I think you're right. Plus it would be a bastard to implement well... KR
Aza Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Yeh I see. You want something generic, but music related and something that doesnt take too much of your time I might have a think later after class and drop some possible suggestions...
KR Tech Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Posted November 17, 2005 I'm happy with it now actually, but Traill wanted some white writing next to the logo (and nothing else, I think... will have to double check on that). Would appreciate your ideas though Aza, many thanks indeed. KR
Aza Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Having thought mate, put the logo in the top right away from the links and white text would go nice I think.
KR Tech Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Posted November 17, 2005 I've just tried with pale blue text and white is probably better. Unfortunately the logo cannot be aligned in the top right at the moment due to limitations of the template - the Admin has settings for site name and description which take up that portion but later on I will strip the top code out and try that which you suggested! Thanks for this, really helps... and it is your board after all! KR
Wakey Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 I definitely think that the top half of the board looks good, the logo and colours work well. One thing about the site however, I really don't think that the red text next to the logo or near the bottom of the page goes well with the colour scheme it looks really out of place colour-wise and in my opinion looks a bit tacky, your call on this obviously, but thought I'd mention it whilst we're talking cosmetics!
Neuro Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Thanks for comments, all! Originally the site had no messageboard, but now it seems we have taken on the "blue" theme and I think you're right Wakey the main design from 3 or so years ago with the red doesn't look quite right now: thanks for flagging that up I plan to change this and really embrace the cool blue scheme consistently throughout the site.
Wakey Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 cool mate, think the cool blue goes really well 8-)
Chrissie Brown Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Do you think "Message Board" should be incorporated somewhere within the Blue strip?
Neuro Posted November 17, 2005 Report Posted November 17, 2005 Guess that would make sense considering this is a messageboard. Thanks so much everyone, we really appreciate it!
Aza Posted November 18, 2005 Report Posted November 18, 2005 Looks mint now, but think it would b better situated in the top right...
bigsteve Posted November 18, 2005 Report Posted November 18, 2005 Looks mint now, but think it would b better situated in the top right... I quite like it where it is. It kinda links the logo to the name. Before it was a logo that didn't mean much
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