Re: [website-dev] When Does the Redesign Begin?

Hi Ivan, Stefan, all,

Stefan Taxhet (sonews) schrieb:
> Hi,
>
> Ivan M wrote:
> [...]
>
>> In short, as we all know, it's time for a redesign.
>>
>> [ ... Kenai problems ... ]
>>
>> That also leads to another question: what are the constraints? i.e.,
>> what kind of system will we be working with when we do migrate? What
>> kind of content management system will it have? Will there be better
>> localization support for menus, etc? These things are still not clear,
>> and they will be important factors to be considered when creating the
>> design...
> It depends a bit on how drastic a redesign would be, or whether it's a
> refresh...

If Kenai offers new possibilities a general redesign should be considered.

But at the moment - with OOo3.2.1 to come - this should not be the focus 
IMHO.
>
>> which brings me back to the main question: when does the
>> redesign begin? :)
>
> Now? ;-)

What we do need now is a new header that works well with the new logo.

It would be great if we had the time to include this in the branding 
efforts, but I don't think that the Branding Initiative will be able to 
define the basic landmarks for the new consistent look and feel during 
the next weeks.

Therefore I'd propose to create just a new header and work on the other 
elements collaboratively when Kenai and branding can provide their input.

But as others said before: I don't think it's  necessary to wait for the 
new infrastructure to be in place. Discussing and deciding about 
possible new structures or elements on the website (provided that they 
are technically possible) could be done beforehand - and defining the 
general graphical approach (if it should be changed) too.

Best regards

Bernhard