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Redesign Revolution

October 30th, 2008 | Filed Under: Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

With the introduction of Del.icio.us’ new design im asking the question that Is the year 2008 the international Website Redeisgn Year?

This month there has been a plethora of websites redesigning themselfs, almost rebranding and differing from what they were set up to do. And are they better than previous?

Last.fm

Better / Worse: This is a tough one. There have been many compaints about it but I like it much more than the slightly homo-erotic vibe it portrayed before

Facebook

Better / Worse: Facebook have been clever not to fall into the web of crappy designs such as *cough*MySpace*cough* and has came out on top. But i cant help thinking “Whats the difference?”, besides the obvious bar on the top saying “The new Facebook is here”

Myspace

Better / Worse: Nothing can take away the page after page of horridness. There’s no redemption here im afraid. Wow, you added a gradient. Well done.

Del.icio.us

Better / Worse: I dont think there is a doubt on anyones mind that the recent update here has finally made this site viewable. Bring it on Reddit

Speaking of redesigns, dont get too accustomed to the MediaVirgins design at the moment.

Have I missed one? Leave a comment if i did.