EMC Website Updated Look (Concept)

Discussion in 'The Suggestion Box' started by SirQuaa, Nov 15, 2021.

  1. EMC has looked the same since I joined in 2014 (with the minor tweaks here and there)

    I got really into making a updated look. Probably like 85-90% done. (I feel like it could use some tweaking)

    I seriously did not know where I should put this. Besides the Suggestion forum.

    So take a look and give some feedback. Move the Thread to the right place if you feel it necessary xD



    TOOK ME FAR TOO LONG TO GET THIS IMAGE TO ACTUALLY SHOW UP.



    Boredom Stirkes again and I made another one.
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  2. A couple of things to note.

    1) EMC is stuck on a VERY outdated version of the forum software Xenforo so any new features are limited in possibility. update pls


    2) I'm not a fan at all of that layout/look. I agree the forums could use some changes to make it more visually appealing, but the image above is not what I had in mind.
  3. Hi there, the suggestions box is definitely the right place.

    As for your suggestion, I'm curious if you made this with an actual XenForo template or if you were just using a photo edit program?

    A good number of the changes you have are primarily font style/highlights/etc and not that difficult to pull off in the current Xenforo for the most part HOWEVER as noted by WitherDoggie, this style is not liked by everyone. Any style change would likely be divisive in some manner so don't worry too much on that. Plus Aikar loves his font choices so I don't know if they'd be changing any time soon. :cool:

    I WILL state that at multiple points, EMC has considered rebranding the logo a few times to date. However each redesign has fallen through before finalization. A slight modification of the website could accompany this one day if we can ever get an artist to finalize and the legal paperwork done.
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  4. Used a program called inkscape. Kinda like illustrator but free.
    Made the super simple LOGO and decided to do that xD

    Style is a picky subject I agree. I kept the same layout basically figuring there was some limitations. I do think it could go a new direction. More Modern or just VERY UNIQUE

    Thank for the feedback
  5. I don't wanna shoot the idea down, but why do we need to change something that works ? Is it really that bad? There's little need to change, add, or remove stuff. It gets the job done. It works and it's not flashy/tacky like all these sites trying to grab your attention on EVERYTHING. :rolleyes:

    This is just the tip of the iceberg though. I hope every effort is made to avoid starting another potentially divisive change, that could reduce our members further. Love this place. Don't wanna see it take unnecessary turns. :-1:
  6. I honestly feel like there’s too many things trying to grab my attention there. I’m a huge fan of overstimulating myself - I can’t eat my tea without watching a YouTube video and scrolling through Reddit/Twitter while also calling someone - but as far as website design goes there’s too much BOLD FLASHY FANCY TEXT BLOCKS and colour IMO
  7. revamp of the forums? Ooooo :D

  8. Yeah I kinda went overboard on that, but eehhh its only an idea.
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  9. I mean change happens, Some like it and some do not. But it's a way of life. and Yeah I went way to flashy with it xD
    but tried to keep the same layout.
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  10. I feel like the mood here is a little offensive, so...

    Cool, well done! :D Projects like this one can be a lot of fun. :)
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