Comments on: Design Itch

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:06:47 +0000

@Andrew — I can totally see how an equilibrium would suit many situations, but I find that sites with one extreme or the either are the ones that take my breath away. Otherwise, they don't stand out nearly as much. @Xibee — Stealth functionality is as difficult as stealth style. Many people believe that function forgoes style for the sake of things like accessibility, but just as not making a decision is still a decision, minimalism is still a style in itself.

By: Xibee

Xibee — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:41:34 +0000

Function Schmunction. STYLE STYLE STYLE. Ok maybe a streamlined, stealth function.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:45:09 +0000

Minimalism, while functional and accessible, tends to lack personality. Style — while beautiful and full of character — tends to be biased and stagnant.

I know exactly what you mean. I think the highest goal of good design is to reach that equilibrium between style and a clear visual hierarchy. As soon as the former muddies the latter, you’ve erred.

Not that it hasn’t been said before by far greater minds.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:29:00 +0000

@Lucy — I like to think that I redesign myself all the time. Even our bodies go through a cycle and replace the entirety of our cells in seven years. Are we ever really the same person? @Michael — I would have thought that Purell would be more of a priority, especially when doing interactive exercises! @Maeko — I'm going to take a look right now...

By: Maeko

Maeko — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:33:12 +0000

Not related to your post…

but I wrote something that I started thinking about after I read one of your posts… Very in the address to one-time/current significant other style you frequently use. I love those posts… Anyway, maybe you’d like the bit of writing?

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:49:20 +0000

Re: Web Design Itch

No scratching in public or at taiji class and try Gold Bond® Powder — first wash and dry the affected parts and then apply that healing dust liberally!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:45:50 +0000

Do you ever wonder if you could redesign yourself? Silly I know as no one is supposed to be perfect.….but damn if I don’t wish I could be a little closer to it

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:57:29 +0000

The problem is that I succumb too often, and spend much time redoing things. As long as we’re content with the design we have, there’s no need. So I hope your hiatus doesn’t mean you’re changing the beautifully clean design you had last. :)

By: fathima

fathima — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:18:41 +0000

oh the redesign itch. when it hits, it’s difficult to overcome. sometimes it’s better to just succumb (:

as an aside, thanks for linking Days With My Father. it’s beautiful.