Ennui

[tinyjo]

I'm bored with my layout. I want something new, but my wells of inspiration is low at the moment. So, in a bid to become inspired, I turn to you lot. Please, if you've got a moment, post a link in the comments to a site who's design you particularly like. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

Comments

Banner pictures

[damiancugley.livejournal.com]

If your're bored with the clean-line look, you could go with something containing some photographic elements -- probably a banner at the top is a good place to start, rather than backgrounds...

Eric Meyer's site has a rotating photo banner. Ditto for Zeldman. Working out a system of slicing banners out of photos and rotating them should keep you occupied for a little while....

For a more designer approach, try something like Surfin' Safari with a striking colour scheme includinhg colourized photos. Some people loathe it, but that's a sign that it at least stands out from the crowd.

For a textured background, you could try something from Squidfingers

Re: Banner pictures

[damiancugley.livejournal.com]

An on-line Colour Scheme generator that might be useful when coming up with daring but harmonous colour combinations.