sugardeath

Template Design

Alright.  I did some work today and got a basic design up.  I plan to tweak it a little, just to make sure everything's perfect, but I like it.  It's really simple, but there's nothing wrong with simplicity.  I like it.  I was originally going for a shadow effect around the gray background, but I couldn't get Fireworks to do that, and it's been done to death.  So I tried borders, but I like this specific border.  It's... different, I think.  The header image is a little taller than the current one, but that's no biggie.  It's not THAT much taller anyway.  It's also a little wider, but that's because I wanted the header to take up the entire width of the design.  The template is the same width as Kubrick, however.  It is a VERY good width that works PERFECTLY on 800x600 displays (which should be the lowest common denominator these days).  I actually like what I have.  Maybe I could tone down the gray just a bit, but...  We'll see.  If enough people say anything about it. 

Sorry for the odd resolution too...  I was working in Photoshop, trying to get everything lined up and expanded the canvas to meet my needs without really paying attention to the size (I expanded it by percentages).  I wanted to get an idea of what it'd look like with the need for a scrollbar, and the size of the image fit that bill just perfectly, even on my 1280x1024 display.

The header image looked kinda dull and plain at first, but then I added a small drop shadow below it and it helps make the header stand out while not being too intrusive yet cleary separates the header from the content.  I am pleased with how it turned out.

As always, comments are welcome and, actually, expected.  I want feedback on this.  I want to make this theme good.  Just beacuse I like something the way it is does not mean it is perfect.  It may still have major issues that prevent it from working right.  Feedback helps me fix these issues. 

I look forward to when this theme is done.  It will be a joyous day.

The mass of text in the .jpg can be considered an extention of this post.  Some of it talks about the theme specifics (font color and such), but most of it is why, with a little how added in.

I hope you guys like it.

Template Design