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To: cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.1499) X-Virus-Checked: Checked by ClamAV on apache.org Hi, These days I tend to prefer designs like couchdb has: http://couchdb.apache.org or something like twilio: http://www.twilio.com I feel that the proposed design is a bit too busy. -sebastien On Feb 21, 2013, at 2:53 AM, Mathias Mullins = wrote: > Ilya, >=20 > I think my point is that instead of alerts that those actually be = pieces and maybe notifications about the website. Then they can take you = to the Blog, Newsletter or whatever new info is going on.=20 >=20 > Thank you, > Matt Mullins > Cloud Platforms Implementation Engineer > Worldwide Cloud Services > mathias.mullins@citrix.com > +1 (407) 920-1107 >=20 > On Feb 20, 2013, at 5:17 PM, "Musayev, Ilya" = wrote: >=20 >> Sonny, >>=20 >> I like the new design - from the end user perspective - its very = intuitive and straightforward. +1 for usability >>=20 >> I also like the concept of what you and Matt mentioned in past - that = is trying to use the existing design of CS (especially newer 4.1/4.2) on = current apache site.=20 >>=20 >> Last but not least, if we do go with current design, do you think we = can pick a sexier background of CS other than alerts :)? For a newbie = who does not know what CS does, seeing alerts makes it seem like CS has = lots of trouble. >>=20 >> Thanks >> ilya >>=20 >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Mathias Mullins [mailto:mathias.mullins@citrix.com]=20 >> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:52 PM >> To: cloudstack-users@incubator.apache.org >> Cc: cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org; = cloudstack-marketing@incubator.apache.org >> Subject: Re: [Discuss]Apache wedbsite redesign >>=20 >> +1 >> Sonny, >>=20 >> I really like the concept. I like you integrated the dashboard in and = made me thing about how that by maybe reusing some of the icon with the = sections as well it could really help tie the project site into the = product.=20 >>=20 >> That started making me wonder if the dashboard framework would = actually work for making a consistent portal front page as well. Each = section would have it's own area and as people used the website they = would also be learning how to use the product. Might be a little far = fetched but wanted to throw it out there.=20 >>=20 >> Thank you, >> Matt=20 >>=20 >> On Feb 20, 2013, at 3:32 PM, "Sonny Chhen" = wrote: >>=20 >>> Hello All, >>>=20 >>> This is a piggy back off of the marketing thread earlier asking for = community help in marketing CloudStack. I mentioned in that thread that = I was playing around with the idea of a redesign for the Apache = CloudStack site. I did create a mockup and you can see the design at the = link below. I feel that this design is clean and will help new people = onboarding with CloudStack feel comfortable in exploring the site and = learning more about CloudStack. Also the site is more "marketing" = friendly and helps in providing a good first impression for those coming = to learn about CloudStack for the first time. >>>=20 >>> I would love to hear your opinions and would like to know if this is = something that should be pursued. I can continue working on other pages = if this does well, but will need help in development. This could be part = of an initiative to redesign a few other areas of CloudStack such as the = documentation, documentation portal, social media, and maybe the wiki to = provide a more consistent experience. >>>=20 >>> = https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/CLOUDSTACK/Apache+website+rede= sign+proposal >>>=20 >>> Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. >>>=20 >>> Thanks You and Best Regards, >>>=20 >>> Sonny H. Chhen >>> Manager of User Interface & User Experience | Citrix Systems - = CloudPlatform >>> 4988 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA >>=20 >>=20