Korg Forums

Sharp · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 2:13 am Post subject: Korg Forums Redesign.

Hi all.
I'm in the process of redesigning KORG Forums webpages and I would appreciate your feedback at this stage before I go any further.

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I would also like to also ask you to consider sending me images for the “Community Gallery”. This is a new idea by where there will be a gallery of images from the community of individuals gear, studios, gigs, events, generally anything at all music related that you own the copyright to which you feel would be nice to share with the community.

So for the moment, please just consider the idea of sending me images for the gallery. I will let you all know when I'm accepting them. Should be very soon.

Regards
Sharp.
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Fransman · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:35 am Post subject:

I find it looks good, but a bit dark.
I don't like the font of the main text; a bit out-to-date I think.
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X-Trade · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:40 am Post subject:

Looks good.

I agree though that Serifs are generally looking outdated. And darker themes may not necessarily be easy on the eyes particularly when reading text.

As for the 'forum' page, I hope you'll be dropping the top 'Korg Forums' banner from the page hosting the embedded frame. Otherwise there will be very little room for content.
Just keep the navigation bar at the top and lose the logo banner.

Also, all the web devs I work with tell me that iFrames are Evil. But I'm not sure why..
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michelkeijzers · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:18 am Post subject:

I think it looks good, maybe a bit dark but as long as there are no yelling/flashing items and sound it is ok (I keep this site opened at work and when it is too 'flashy' I need to hide it most of the time.
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michelkeijzers · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:21 am Post subject:

Btw, can images be uploaded only by you or by anyone? (considering disk space for example).
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gjvti · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:33 am Post subject:

I personally do not like dark pages - it is pain to read for eyes (I spend lot of my day working with PC). Current colour scheme seems ideal to me. Perhaps you should consider two or three different skins - stylish vs readability, which can be selected in user preferences and also by cookies. I read forum mostly not logged in.

Pepperpotty · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:43 am Post subject:

Personally I think it looks great. Especially as you will be able to view the forum in other themes like you say on the main page.
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jg:: · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 1:14 pm Post subject:

I like it. Including the white-on-black thing, I don't mind that. But it might be a good idea to present options to users, if possible.

jg::

Pepperpotty · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 1:32 pm Post subject:

Sharp · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 2:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone.

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michelkeijzers · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject:

I was thinking of sending lots of pics about PCG Tools (no just kidding) ... if you can leave space for the 5 MB manual (maybe going to 10 MB in time) I would be happy.

I really look forward to the changes you have in mind. Although I think content is more important than looks an update every once in a while keeps it fresh.

I am sure you will make good decisions about the new theme(s).
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hazabikit · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 2:29 pm Post subject:

Sorry, I don't like it.

I read Korg forums at work, and I need something bland-looking that won't distract other people.
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Sharp · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 2:52 pm Post subject:

shefu · Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 1:03 am Post subject:

This would be a much welcomed change. Thank you for your dedication!
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