Some general comments about not necessarily the new layout, but the site construction in general:
-The ballerinas on the culture section are questionable. They seem to be out of place with the rest of the aesthetic.
-Additionally, this sentence: "We identify with that we consume and that make out our "unique" personality." under the lifestyle section needs some reworking to be made gramatically correct. If the phrase "make out" is going to be used, then change "that" to "what" and turn "make" into "makes". However, in English, the phrase "make out" refers to kissing, so I would suggest a different, more descriptive verb. Construct, support, etc.
This is obviously nitpicking. Overall, the new aesthetic is really good. The lighter fonts help, I think. Good work!~
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more redesigning?
Hm, gone are the "recent comments", the top three current stories, and staff blog list. Is the site going through another slight redesign?
I think it looks
I think it looks "hipsterish". Especially that light business in the header image.
New layout
Yes, a lot sharper and conscise in design.
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Some general comments about not necessarily the new layout, but the site construction in general:
-The ballerinas on the culture section are questionable. They seem to be out of place with the rest of the aesthetic.
-Additionally, this sentence: "We identify with that we consume and that make out our "unique" personality." under the lifestyle section needs some reworking to be made gramatically correct. If the phrase "make out" is going to be used, then change "that" to "what" and turn "make" into "makes". However, in English, the phrase "make out" refers to kissing, so I would suggest a different, more descriptive verb. Construct, support, etc.
This is obviously nitpicking. Overall, the new aesthetic is really good. The lighter fonts help, I think. Good work!~
I think you've succeeded in
I think you've succeeded in that!
Nice work to all.