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WarMage
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: Rochester, New York, USA
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 04-12-2002 02:27

http://miscminutiae.com/ is the link for all you who have not seen Twitch's site.

What I am wondering here is how you went about making your background image. I have visited the site many times since you have done the redesign and I have really been wondering what the creative process was that went into you making the site.

I find it to be appeasing in many different ways. I really like the color sceme and the graphics. The design is suttle and bold in how it encompases many different graphical components. Now that my nose is brown.

What went into creating this. Where did you get your ideas, and how did you go about implementing them.

-mage-

twItch^
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: the west wing
Insane since: Aug 2000

posted posted 04-12-2002 03:25

I'm positively flattered that you have chosen to ask such questions and say such things. The design was never one that I've been 100% proud of, but I will say I have enjoyed the usage, and the design is simple enough that I can't be 100% upset with it at any given time.

The process was relatively simple. In my mind, I pictured these old, industrial drawings. I think my initial inspiration was a collection of old Communist propaganda posters that I came across several weeks before this design went live. It was meant to be dirty, while still maintaining that air of completion.

The drawings themselves were the most difficult part of it all. The color scheme came naturally to me when I was thinking of aged, weathered Communist posters. Light yellows, dingy whites, you know the drill. The drawings... Well, I wanted to incorporate myself into the design as well, which was an integral step, as it was to be a personal site. So, I chose drawings (and worked them into a state of dinginess) that reflected a constant state of "building," while at the same time idealizing "movement."

As you can see in the top-left image, I incorporated my face into a sketch done of a simple, late 1800s-era machine that did the work of stamping something. I couldn't tell you exactly what the purpose was of it, in all honesty. However, the "motion" of that sketch was enough to convince me that it was the right one to choose.

As we glimpse down in the bottom-right corner, you'll see a very old Victrolia sketch. This was a double-purpose: One, to imply the action of speaking, and the other to emphasize the motion of the bell--to go elsewhere (links at are the top, you see).

I think that covers the questions......doesn't it?

s t e p h e n

reitsma
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: the bigger bedroom
Insane since: Oct 2000

posted posted 04-12-2002 05:47

good to see you in the asylum stephen.

so... you have a website, hey? i'll have to go check it out sometime.



- - r e i t s m a - -
(tifkab)

docilebob
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: buttcrack of the midwest
Insane since: Oct 2000

posted posted 04-12-2002 06:49

Good to hear from you in here, Stephen. Welcome home.

thanks for sharing.

twItch^
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: the west wing
Insane since: Aug 2000

posted posted 04-12-2002 09:59

Sheesh...At what point did this place become my home? Sure, it's nice to visit, but home?!?!

<blush>

Thanks.

s t e p h e n

WebShaman
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: Happy Hunting Grounds...
Insane since: Mar 2001

posted posted 04-12-2002 11:50

Does that mean we can look forward to brutal-honest-noholds-bared comments again? I hope so...nice to see you here again...Noone escapes the loonie bin for long....

WarMage
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: Rochester, New York, USA
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 04-12-2002 18:07

Yep, that answers the question thanks.

docilebob
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: buttcrack of the midwest
Insane since: Oct 2000

posted posted 04-13-2002 05:56

Hehe. I`m not sure when the transition to * home * happened either, but we all certainly feel at home here, or we`d stop coming back, eh ?

silence
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: soon to be "the land down under"
Insane since: Jan 2001

posted posted 04-13-2002 23:20

Home is where you hang your heart. hehe. Close enough,

WB, twitch.

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