I was rather shocked, and quite delighted, to get an email from Katie Clark at IDEO yesterday with several different new graphics for the top of my blog. I didn't ask her or talk to her about, she just decided to send me some new ones because she and her colleagues at IDEO were looking at my blog and decided to try some new designs. I feel mighty lucky to have friends who are world class designers and decide on a whim to give me presents like that. Thanks Katie!
The new design above is the one I like best. In the IDEO and d.school spirit, this is a prototype and I can always go back to the old design or perhaps see if you like one of the other one's better. For starters, what do you think of the new design above?
P.S. I would also like to give a big thank you to Tim Keely for inserting the new graphic.
Dr. Sutton,
It is the picture... and the idea. Work Matters.
Posted by: Dan | March 20, 2010 at 08:07 PM
May we see a side-by-side comparison, please? At the moment, the new design reminds me vaguely of another masthead I've seen somewhere, but I'm very tired and can't quite pin it down... I think I liked the old one better, but I really would like to compare the two against each other.
Posted by: Britty | March 16, 2010 at 10:51 PM
Professor Sutton,
I don't know you personally, but when I see your videos, or read your blog, and then I saw the new design, I saw your persona all over. And, yes please, keep your picture there. I saw passion and beliefs for what you do.
Posted by: Juan Carlos Pinedo | March 11, 2010 at 08:03 AM
Looks nice but could be better. The "W" is totally overwhelming and tries to take all the credit.
Posted by: Mike | March 09, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Hi Bob,
I like it, and I think the world of Katie. Isn't she awesome?
By the way, NEVER get rid of that author photo. It's the best ever.
Cheers,
Diego
Posted by: metacool | March 08, 2010 at 09:09 AM
WHY ARE YOU YELLING?
Other than the very large font, it's nice.
Posted by: Nathan | March 08, 2010 at 08:38 AM
Nifty.
Posted by: patricia Tryon | March 06, 2010 at 07:15 PM
I like it too, it was a bit of a shock at first but it's growing on me rapidly. It has a more modern feel than the old one.
I would move the type slightly further to the right though; for some reason, at the moment, I find my eye drawn to the centre line rather than to the words.
Posted by: Ellie | March 06, 2010 at 06:16 PM
I am happy you mentioned the graphic. Would not have noticed it otherwise.
So, was it powerful enough?
Posted by: Daniel Christadoss | March 06, 2010 at 05:27 PM
cool!
Posted by: ccorrada | March 06, 2010 at 04:49 PM
I like it. Clean, powerful, immediate.
Posted by: Tim Berry | March 06, 2010 at 09:47 AM
I like it but would advise making the center column and the two side columns more different (lettertype or whatever). It would make it clearer "at a glance".
Posted by: Catrien | March 06, 2010 at 08:20 AM
Big thumbs up. I'm glad you kept the photo, it makes me chuckle every time I see it...cvh
Posted by: CV Harquail | March 06, 2010 at 05:24 AM
yes, better :) Don't ever lose that picture - great branding.
Posted by: Bret Simmons | March 06, 2010 at 04:41 AM
New graphics are nice.....glad to see you didn't nix the contemplative pic of yourself. I like that!
Posted by: MikeSporer | March 06, 2010 at 04:37 AM
Congratulations !
Very very nice site
Thank you.. =)
Posted by: bayrak imalati | March 06, 2010 at 02:55 AM
Bit of waiting time there but ain't complaining :)
Fan from 'bulol' (http://class.csueastbay.edu/anthropologymuseum/virtmus/philippines/Crafts/Ifugao_Bulols.htm) country (and regretfully, an ass---- on a few occasions).
Best.
Alain
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 05, 2010 at 11:48 PM
I liked the new graphics. Simple and elegant.
Vivek
Posted by: Vivek Patwardhan | March 05, 2010 at 08:30 PM