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Repurposing the graphics from version 4
While I’ve enjoyed having a content management system like WordPress to make it easier to upload and find content on my site, I still really like the graphic elements from the pre-dynamic version of this site:
http://www.evanwiener.com/version4/index.html
I plan on revising the graphic files from that design and applying them to this new site. Once the freelance schedule clears up, my next client will need to be myself.
Tweaking the design
I’m switching up to a warmer color scheme and playing around with getting the lists to look just right in IE7 and IE8. I’m not going to spend time optimizing for IE6, because I’m not sure there is enough value in going through all the hacks required. Well, I’ll get to tweaking my IE6.css file, but it’s not a high priority.
I know IE6 still has a significant user base, but the likely reader of EvanWiener.com is the kind of web surfer that wouldn’t be caught dead using IE6, unless they’re forced to. And even if they are behind a corporate wall, if they’re a web professional, they most likely have access to a better browser.
Next up, new designs for headers and I’ll be designing my first iPhone Home Screen icon.
A designer’s job is never finished
But it is “done” for now. The flexibility of having an open source content managment system is really refreshing. Especially considering how easily it can be updated.
The iPhone WordPress app will really come in handy now.
Redesign time!
EvanWiener.com will be down for the weekend as I make some major upgrades to my portfolio site. There will be delicious Web 2.0 tech, as well as some del.icio.us links.
This will be fun. It’s long over-due.
