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Nov2801:18

It may have taken a couple months Paul, but you were absolutely right… This version of Louder Than Ten is far superior to the ”Black Bar” variation that has been live until tonight. I’ve rewound, and here’s why:

  • The black gradient bars were far too heavy.
  • The original stark, desaturated design is closer to my initial vision
  • This design is all about the grid and the typography. The extra visual elements devalue the whole concept.
  • Pretty is really not my goal here. I may work that in down the road, but not at the expense of my initial intentions of a clean and usable site.
  • I actually really like the starkness. It’s a contrast to the bubbly, vibrant sites more commonly found (though I still love them).

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I am a Graphic Designer from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am trained in web and print design and mainly try to apply traditional print techniques such as grids, and typography to the web.

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