I’ve finally decided which design I’ll work with for the next version of Wisdump:
Originally posted on February 29, 2008 @ 7:20 am
Wisdump Redesign: Public Beta
So here it is, the redesigned Wisdump in public beta. There are a few small things left, but I figured I’d get it up there to see what you guys think.
Feel free to compare to the mockup designs I’ve posted previously. They are just that: mockups, which means that the design you’re seeing right now isn’t 100% like them. I never intended it to be, so that’s all good.
Jumbled up? Ctrl+F5 on Windows, or Command+R on Mac, or simply just empty your cache and reload to see the new design.
What do you guys think? Speak up in the comments! I’m all ears…
Originally posted on March 26, 2008 @ 11:36 am
Wisdump in Japan: What do you want to see?
I’m leaving for Japan on Thursday, Osaka to be precise, and naturally I’ll do my best to flavor my blogging gigs – such as Wisdump – as much with Japanese design culture as possible.
In other words, I intend to do commentary posts on advertising, store design, branding, things like that – either some inspiration for you lot, or as a basis for commentary of sorts.
However, is there anything in particular you want to see from Japan? Any special kind of advertising, a cultural phenomenon that you think would be interesting? I don’t know, I’ve never been to Japan, and I won’t have unlimited time or anything, but if you know that there are things I should be on the lookout for, do let me know.
Originally posted on February 12, 2008 @ 3:06 am
Redesigning Wisdump: The Categories
There are 29 categories on Wisdump today. 7 of them have 5 posts or less associated, 13 have got less than 20 posts. Several are completely redundant, probably great ideas when Scrivs ran the show, but the Wisdump I took over last year neither was nor is his playground. Categories like 9rules had its place back then, but today it’s a mere archive of Scrivs writing about his project.
Which brings me to which categories next Wisdump should have?
In my mind, you should always keep the number of categories to a minimum. It makes things easier for you, and it opens up opportunities for special styling, branding, things like that. Tags have effectively replaced the categories when it comes to show exactly what something is about, now categories are meant for sorting, and tags does the pinpointing.
Originally posted on March 3, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
Wisdump redesign concept, part 2
The Wisdump redesign concept I posted previously have been updated. It still follows the same basic premise, but is now populated with more content, and the sidebar top isn’t as heavy.
Originally posted on January 23, 2008 @ 9:53 am