Friday, March 12, 2004

Project Gutenberg Redesign

So I guess you get 3 votes, here they are:
  1. Bright Corner - this one's all about usability, but subtle as well. What useit.com should be if Neilson would get his head out of his ass and learn a thing or two about information design.
  2. Geert De Deckere - subtle color and texture, but usable as well. If Bright Corner's wasn't just so damn usable this would be my first choice.
  3. Minz Meyer - mostly just enjoy the design of this one. I like it when a designer chooses a color theme and then uses multiple shades of the colors within that theme.
With honorable mention going to:
  1. Mathieu Sylvain - 'cause I'm a sucker for a theme, even if it is rough around the edges.

My first choice puts usability first, but does not fail to create a pleasing esthetic. Actually, the design fits the purpose of the site more closely than any of the others. My second choice strikes a balance between design and usability. My third choice I just like the design, the IA isn't any good. There is little of value and nothing of function within the top 400 pixels.

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