The only thing I'm worried about is that it might single out Mac users (since I don't
know if Macs have an equivalent program).Quote: Originally posted by Destinie  |
| I really wanted to do a late 90's style webdesign layout marathon or a joke layout marathon. I thought those would be funny but I didn't get much
positive feedback on either idea. ._. The 90's style would revolve around things like iframes or layers. I need to save a bunch of the layouts that I
liked from that era as examples. |
| Quote: Originally posted by Tamisa |
| I remember some time last year Todd was talking about having a MS Paint layout marathon. If it comes to fruition, I'd be happy to run it The only thing I'm worried about is that it might single out Mac users (since I don't
know if Macs have an equivalent program). |
| Quote: Originally posted by Tamisa |
| I remember some time last year Todd was talking about having a MS Paint layout marathon. If it comes to fruition, I'd be happy to run it The only thing I'm worried about is that it might single out Mac users (since I don't
know if Macs have an equivalent program).[/ rquote] I think this sounds like a great idea! I would love for you to run this, perhaps after the LOVE! Marathon, or a little later to give people some breathing room? I have a Mac, and while there isn't a MS Paint program equivalent that I'm aware of (correct me if I'm wrong, anyone), we could just use the free form tool in Photoshop as a substitute? |
Since the Love! Marathon ends on March 14, perhaps this one can run from April or May til the next month for breathing room? (Or perhaps later than
that, if you guys wanted.)| Quote: Originally posted by Daphne | ||
My only worry is that a lot of newer designers are unfamiliar with "old" style layouts. Also, if people are using them for their main collectives/portals, it may cause a lot of issues for visitors, etc (not the most browser/user friendly type of layouts). There is a reason why HTML and CSS have grown out of them! It could be fun to do something like this for people's layout archives maybe? Or smaller pages, like contact forms or link portals? |
| Quote: Originally posted by Bobbi | ||||
It doesn't exactly have to revolve around iframes. There's lots of ways to achieve the same effects using better methods. But I know a lot of stuff I used to use a long time ago just doesn't work in modern browsers. For example, chromelss popups, and popups in general. But there are design elements that can be achieved using modern methods. For example, splash pages, dropdown menus, the "grid" or "scanlines" effect. Maybe some of us who have been around a long time can compile a whole bunch of examples of both our things and stuff from our favorite sites that have long since closed? It doesn't even have to be a 90's theme, but maybe something from more than 5 or 6 years ago. We could also make a post outlining and explaining ideas and concepts so that everyone could understand. I think it would be a fun idea. :D |
Remember the colorful backgrounds with the pictures that repeated over and over? XD Those were so common back then,
I'm talking why back. It's like there were no real layouts per-se, just a background and colors, and tables were the most amazing thing. Then came the
famous iframes. Wow, makes me feel old, though I know I'm not the oldest in Amassment, but certainly not the youngest.