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Title: Thoughts?
Post by: matt on August 08, 2013, 09:14:00 pm
I know I still have a large list of items to finish up...but I spend a bit of time experiment with a new more modern design.

Full:

(http://i.imgur.com/B6dAKmKh.jpg)

Tablet:

(http://i.imgur.com/d59iJ7B.jpg)

Mobile:

(http://i.imgur.com/3bLg6FN.jpg)

Obviously this is really rough but I'm already liking where it is heading. This one design will adapt to any screen size.  What are your thoughts on this?
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: redblaze57 on August 08, 2013, 09:21:52 pm
not bad. I like it
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Post by: foxhack on August 08, 2013, 09:41:18 pm
Full is for browsers?

I don't like it. I liked the old shelf-style that never went completely public a lot more.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: matt on August 08, 2013, 09:45:52 pm
Full is for browsers?

I don't like it. I liked the old shelf-style that never went completely public a lot more.

I should rephrase that questions..."Thoughts from anyone other than Foxy? I know he'll hate it." :)
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Post by: scott on August 08, 2013, 09:50:37 pm
Matt's in rare form. Being all vocal and forum posty! :D
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Post by: insektmute on August 08, 2013, 10:00:34 pm
Can't say it's my cup of tea, either. Too reminiscent of what your average tag cloud looks like, which is generally a usability nightmare.
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Post by: exonerator on August 08, 2013, 10:28:10 pm
Can't say it's my cup of tea, either. Too reminiscent of what your average tag cloud looks like, which is generally a usability nightmare.
Seconded. I'd prefer it to be succinct and straight to the point.
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Post by: haloofthesun on August 08, 2013, 10:33:14 pm
The collection in those images looks suspiciously familiar :P
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: matt on August 08, 2013, 10:41:38 pm
The collection in those images looks suspiciously familiar :P

haha. yeah I randomly clicked on yours and thought it looked better than mine due to more variety. :)
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Post by: foxhack on August 08, 2013, 10:51:39 pm
Can't say it's my cup of tea, either. Too reminiscent of what your average tag cloud looks like, which is generally a usability nightmare.
Seconded. I'd prefer it to be succinct and straight to the point.

WEB 4.0 STINKS.

Just saying. :p
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: bobster on August 09, 2013, 08:50:10 am
Aesthetically I like it, but functionally, i think it's hard to find what you're looking for. Of course having the artwork there does help....
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Post by: disgaeniac on August 09, 2013, 09:23:35 am
Can't say it's my cup of tea, either. Too reminiscent of what your average tag cloud looks like, which is generally a usability nightmare.
Seconded. I'd prefer it to be succinct and straight to the point.

Thirded.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: jcalder8 on August 09, 2013, 10:22:06 am
Can't say it's my cup of tea, either. Too reminiscent of what your average tag cloud looks like, which is generally a usability nightmare.
Seconded. I'd prefer it to be succinct and straight to the point.

Thirded.
Sorry Matt but I agree
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: matt on August 09, 2013, 10:53:22 am
Well damnit all of you. Everyone I know it to in real life love the functionality. I know it is really rough but it solves a lot of problems we have with the existing system. Regardless, this is just a side project that may become optional at some point.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: disgaeniac on August 09, 2013, 11:27:26 am
Well damnit all of you. Everyone I know it to in real life love the functionality. I know it is really rough but it solves a lot of problems we have with the existing system. Regardless, this is just a side project that may become optional at some point.

The "Foxy-One" paid all of us off :o

Now, I'm not one to ignore higher bidders... ;)
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: tripredacus on August 09, 2013, 01:07:04 pm
Well damnit all of you. Everyone I know it to in real life love the functionality. I know it is really rough but it solves a lot of problems we have with the existing system. Regardless, this is just a side project that may become optional at some point.

Yes I think if some people like it and others don't but you want to implement it, then make it a selectable option in the user profile. Then people can choose to use it or not.
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Post by: jcalder8 on August 09, 2013, 02:36:28 pm
Well damnit all of you. Everyone I know it to in real life love the functionality. I know it is really rough but it solves a lot of problems we have with the existing system. Regardless, this is just a side project that may become optional at some point.
I think making it an option is a good idea because it could be great to use and browse but not look as good in pictures
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Post by: darko on August 14, 2013, 01:18:36 am
I think I'll have to side with the option side of things on this one. I really dislike how busy it looks TBH. What drew me in originally was the clean look and ease of use that VGC offers.
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Post by: desocietas on August 14, 2013, 02:26:49 am
I'm in the same boat with Darko about first being drawn to the site because of it's simplicity and straightforward qualities.  I think the alternative images look too Pinterest-y to me.  I can't look at Pinterest - way too much overload.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: stethebubble on August 15, 2013, 12:58:43 pm
Full is for browsers?

I don't like it. I liked the old shelf-style that never went completely public a lot more.

I should rephrase that questions..."Thoughts from anyone other than Foxy? I know he'll hate it." :)

matt sorry but i have to agree with Foxy, the shelf was cool.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: teck on August 20, 2013, 01:33:16 am
Yeah...  Shelf was perfect in my opinion....  The new look isn't really bad, but I'm simply the kind of person that likes things like symmetry and even rows and whatnot....
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: stuntman64 on August 25, 2013, 08:10:58 pm
Can't say it's my cup of tea, either. Too reminiscent of what your average tag cloud looks like, which is generally a usability nightmare.

Id rather have a shot of tequila any way!
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Post by: stuntman64 on August 25, 2013, 08:11:25 pm
don't like it too much :(
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Post by: mchaso on September 09, 2013, 05:59:28 pm
I'm sorry to drill your morale a little bit further into the ground, matt, but even though the design looks nice, I too prefer the shelf. It's just easier to use.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: teck on September 10, 2013, 01:46:47 am
I'm sorry to drill your morale a little bit further into the ground, matt, but even though the design looks nice, I too prefer the shelf. It's just easier to use.

Well, I'm sure he will not necessarily be disheartened....  I'm sure there are many who will really like that layout, but its just not for everyone....  If nothing else, seeing this feedback will help him prioritize future features....
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: matt on October 16, 2013, 12:07:50 pm
I'm sorry to drill your morale a little bit further into the ground, matt, but even though the design looks nice, I too prefer the shelf. It's just easier to use.

Well, I'm sure he will not necessarily be disheartened....  I'm sure there are many who will really like that layout, but its just not for everyone....  If nothing else, seeing this feedback will help him prioritize future features....

Exactly. I post stuff for both good and bad feedback so don't feel bad at all. The site was almost entirely shaped by user feedback.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: teck on October 21, 2013, 04:37:40 pm
I'm sorry to drill your morale a little bit further into the ground, matt, but even though the design looks nice, I too prefer the shelf. It's just easier to use.

Well, I'm sure he will not necessarily be disheartened....  I'm sure there are many who will really like that layout, but its just not for everyone....  If nothing else, seeing this feedback will help him prioritize future features....

Exactly. I post stuff for both good and bad feedback so don't feel bad at all. The site was almost entirely shaped by user feedback.

Great~!  I wasn't just rambling made up things this time~!  But, I think you should just go ahead with this layout as an optional thing at some point for some other users that did like it....
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: badATchaos on March 25, 2014, 10:06:14 pm
I'd like to see a List display as well. No thumbnails, just names. That way you can fit as many entries on the screen at once.
Title: Re: Thoughts?
Post by: htimreimer on March 25, 2014, 11:02:12 pm
make this an option, this is a good idea for tablets and touch screens