PoD Redesign Contest

Post by **gannon** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:41 pm

Since a redesign is long overdue I figured this would be a good way to go about it. Voting will be held after the first contest portion is finished.
If you want to see a code template, go to http://sandbox.portablesofdoom.org/pod2.html. If you really want you can make the code, and submit a screen shot for the first portion of the contest.

Part I:
Create an image of your design. This will be made to show your template and graphics.
Time Period: 1 Month

Part II:
Finish your design. This includes creating any graphics and code.
Please note that all coding will be done in CSS only.
Time Period: 2 Weeks

Now then, prizes will be given out to participants depending on their ranking. If you pass portion 1 but can not finish the 2nd portion (you can't code CSS), you will receive a lesser prize.
Currently these items are available:
NESp
Atari Flashback 2.0 with cartridge mod and ~23 games

If you want to donate items for prizes send me a PM.

Post by **Skyone** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:54 am

Nice idea gannon! I'll participate when I have the time...

>_>

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:47 pm

Sweet. I'll start working on this when i get the chance. I have to get my site back up first

EDIT: Wasnt sure where to post a screenshot, but just a taste of what my entry will look like. Feature include: Full CSS design, Forum integration (PoD forums?), Picture Pool for quick drooling before school

, Chat box to say hi to each other without posting in forums, etc. Anyway, enjoy this:

Turbo Tax 1.0 · Post by **Turbo Tax 1.0** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:13 pm

i really like your design so far, but i thik displaying the portables needs to look better also

Post by **bicostp** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:21 pm

Nice, Harshboy!

Just one thing, though. You're missing a tab for the LPC page.

(Might want to make the content column wider, too...)

If only I knew CSS better... Meh I've got enough on my plate as it is.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:31 pm

SWEET design, Harsh!

May wanna rework the toolbars and the site mapping, like change How-To guides to something more general that covers soldering, systems, screens, batts, etc. But other than that, freakin' sweet! Much more navigateable than the current layout! Sorry NIN_NIN and Gannon!

CTFan

Post by **gannon** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:32 pm

bicostp wrote:If only I knew CSS better... Meh I've got enough on my plate as it is.

Remember

If you pass portion 1 but can not finish the 2nd portion (you can't code CSS), you will receive a lesser prize.

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:33 pm

Nice job Harshboy. It does need to be wider, and it looks slightly pink.

Post by **Sparkfist** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:27 pm

Just put this in the background, and have all the blue trim made to look like brushed aluminium.

Post by **bicostp** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:35 pm

hat's also the slogan in the maternity ward.

Honestly I don't have much time to dedicate to revamping PoD, since my own site is in such pitiful, slow-loading, table-y shape. I pulled a few designs off Open Source Web Design, so there's a start...

I'll see what I can whip up for a new favorites icon and logo...

Edit: Yeah, that WOULD make a good shirt design! Any chance of a vector (EPS or SVG) version?

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:08 pm

Sparkfist wrote:Just put this in the background, and have all the blue trim made to look like brushed aluminium.

Man, that is so sweet! We should seriously put that on t-shirts and sell it!

I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

CTFan

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:14 pm

CronoTriggerfan wrote:
Sparkfist wrote:Just put this in the background, and have all the blue trim made to look like brushed aluminium.
Man, that is so sweet! We should seriously put that on t-shirts and sell it! I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

CTFan

And have it say "benheck.com" on the back. That would a be a great way to advertise.

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:22 pm

Nice first entry, however, it's a bit bland.

EDIT: Haha, Harsh, look at your .tk site.

Post by **Triton** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:33 pm

just started my layout today as a thing to help me learn photoshop better and wahtnot, what you see may or may not be in the final version etc

i might rework the logo to fit in with my style better and i have a lot of things i am going to add and change but that gives you the general idea

G-force · Post by **G-force** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 10:39 pm

I think a great design would be something similar to afroman's site! Make it look like a real workbench! maybe have cases you click on, for the system you want. Click on the soldering iron to get to soldering tips, that kind of stuff. Something for those with talent to consider.