November 23, 2004
Boxes and Arrows contest results
A few months ago I entered the Boxes and Arrows website redesign contest. Each entry consisted of an home page, an article page, and a search results page. You can view mine at the end of the entry.
The results of the contest were released today. Sadly, I didn't win, but it was enjoyable to be a part of the contest and to try to help out the Boxes and Arrows editors who do their work essentially for free.
The winner of the contest does make good use of color and heirarchy. The cleanliness of the design is also a plus. So long as the site isn't fixed width, I'll be happy. :)
Congrats to Alex Chang of April3rd.com.
Below is the design I entered in the B&A contest:
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I like your design a lot. Ben, Ben, Ben, I wish I could design web pages.
I am thinking about my new design for jbo, but I don't want it to be just for looks, I am trying to have a purpose. But alas, I have no idea what I am doing.
I'll keep trying though.
Good job. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: micah at November 23, 2004 04:45 PMMicah,
You've already got a good grasp on CSS. I think if you spend some time at A List Apart, CSS Zen Garden, and maybe even SimpleBits you'll be able to pick up on what's in vogue and what's possible.
Also, if you ever need help, don't hesitate to ask.
Posted by: Benjamin at November 24, 2004 08:40 AMheh...funny how 66% of the above mentioned sites are fixed width :P
do enlighten us on your loathing of fixed width layouts when you get a chance.
i'm intrigued.
Posted by: gabe at November 24, 2004 01:41 PM