Looking for feedback – new design
I’m thinking about a new design for this blog. I’ve run a blog called “Lost in Translation” since 2006, and honestly it’s not really fitting anymore. I don’t do a whole lot of translation anymore (when I started LIT, I was in the middle of finishing a degree in Classical Studies, and translating Latin and Greek every day), and I think “Lost in Translation” implies something about me that I’d rather distance myself from at this point. (Also it’s the title of a popular movie.)
I’ve mocked up a new design for the blog, and I’d like your feedback on it. It keeps a few elements of the current blog, but it’s an entirely new theme and feel. Please let me know what you think! Any response is a good response, even if it’s just “I like it” or “I hate it!”. :)
I like the layout and design of it, but the “Lost Island” idea makes me think of that TV show. I think you’re hard pressed to find something that isn’t some cultural reference unfortunately. As a once upon a time student of Ancient Greek, I personally like Lost in Translation a bit more.
I guess it depends on what sort of mood you’re going for. The look is very cheery and whimsical. I almost expect a flash mini-game to load where your filler text is, though that may be because I’ve been playing too many point and click escape games lately.
I agree with Ceralyn wrt the show/concept; what is the significance of “Lost Island” for you?
I also agree about the whimsical flash-game feel… It doesn’t feel like You to me, but that’s obviously entirely up to you to decide.
No deep thoughts, but I immediately flashed on the iPhone App “Pocket God”.
More seriously, the design is attractive enough, but doesn’t feel connected, empowering. Can you do something with “Etherjammer” instead?