+1, based on feedback from the members this new layout will be
appreciated. Especially brining EPIC updates and community news to the
front. It does feel cleaner than the original page too.
-
Don
From: phoenix-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:phoenix-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Denis Roy
Sent: January 15, 2009 1:27 PM
To: For developers on the new Eclipse.org website project.
Subject: [phoenix-dev] New "Nova" home page for
www.eclipse.org
Greetings,
It is with great excitement that I present you our new home page. It will
be released next week, Tuesday Jan. 20.
After gathering
feedback on our current home page, it became apparent that the simplistic
design of the current page was lacking functionality for many. The
upcoming redesign, entitled 'Nova', balances the simplicity that newcomers need
and the dynamic information updates that our regular audience has come to
expect from our home page.
You can preview it here:
http://www.eclipse.org/Nova/
Upon first glance, you will notice that the page is very clean, and that
information sections are very structured and clear. The Explore the
Eclipse Universe and Get Started sections, targeting the newcomer,
are placed front-and-center without occupying too much screen real
estate. Finally, you will also notice that the page no longer drowns in a
sea of purple, whereas a fixed-with page gives the site a fresh, modern look.
Nathan is currently putting the finishing touches on a new Theme for the
content pages on www.eclipse.org.
Aptly entitled 'Nova', this new theme will match the look and feel of the home
page, and it will coexist with our current themes, Phoenix and Lazarus,
allowing everyone to transition at their own pace. As Nathan will explain
later, the new Nova theme should 'just work' for most content pages.
I hope you enjoy the new home page. Many thanks to everyone who voiced
feedback, provided ideas, and especially to Nathan for
being open to so much constructive criticism.
Denis
