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admin · 01-08-2010, 09:11 AM

We are working on our site skins and want to take a community poll to see what you would like for the site default: Light UI (Current - light BG and dark text) or Dark UI (dark bg with light text). We have already recieved votes to make the forums dark by default, but this would be site wide, all pages default UI color scheme.

FYI a dark UI would be something like

You decide the future of the Hub!

Sirio · 01-08-2010, 09:14 AM

I think a little darker might be nice.

Etienne · 01-08-2010, 10:10 AM

hmmm, I like it lighter, it's fresher and gives CGhub a certain look...

koshime · 01-08-2010, 10:46 AM

From a graphic and readability Point of View, the current light shade is best overall.

For presentation of imagery, the darker UI can present imagery/galleries more due to the contrast/framing.

Existing forums all already have dark frames. This doesnt mean its better. Its just the current vogue.

Overall, do keep the current skin as is for longevity. Besides which, CGHUb has a refreshing light look to it, whereas a darker tone is more commonplace. (and if must, provide an option for site users to change skins as desired - larger semi thankless task)

mogster · 01-08-2010, 10:50 AM

I agree with the lighter aspect, since most others out their are dark gives it a curtain uniqueness?
seems a bit fresher.

JonMcCoy · 01-08-2010, 01:07 PM

I like the light. Its clean and friendly

mariuszkornatka · 01-15-2010, 06:39 PM

Make it dark ^^

NorthernChild · 01-15-2010, 07:54 PM

I don't know. If it's really important - I choose light. But...

Actually I love dark colors, but since I'm on CGHub I never felt some discomfort because of it's light. I think we have clean nice skin here, can not see a reason to change something.

But maybe you can create two skins - light and dark - and let all users choose what they like more?

EduardoVieira · 01-15-2010, 08:16 PM

I think that all the other forums out there uses dark colors, so the light one gives CGHub a bit of highlight among them. Also, I have to confess that this was one of the first things that caught my attention in CGHub. I think the contrast is well balanced here and adds to the design. If it's necesssary to add darker colors, maybe using something lighter than the general forums dark colors would work too.

Another option is having a "choice" for skins on the forum- for example, A lighter one and a darker one- I want the lighter version, I use it, you want the darker, you use it, and everybody is happy. I don't know if it's possible, but it could be a good idea, since I am sure it'll be really difficult to please all users with only one skin option, and the opportunity of choosing between 2 skins could be a good way to please a wider range of hubbers. Hope it helps. =)

Jazz · 01-24-2010, 01:33 PM

The light colours are actually too bright for me.

However, I don't think the UI should be that dark, either.

I like the subtle warmth, too.

kellyx · 01-25-2010, 09:43 PM

I like it as is, it's perfect for me.

View Poll Results: Dark or Light UI?
Keep the lights on!	17	47.22%
Make it dark!	19	52.78%
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admin Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 605 Administrator My Mood: Thanks: 378 Thanked 474 Times in 184 Posts	Should we turn the lights down? 01-08-2010, 09:11 AM We are working on our site skins and want to take a community poll to see what you would like for the site default: Light UI (Current - light BG and dark text) or Dark UI (dark bg with light text). We have already recieved votes to make the forums dark by default, but this would be site wide, all pages default UI color scheme. FYI a dark UI would be something like You decide the future of the Hub! __________________ Follow our daily feed on Twitter! Check out our newest feature: Image Stream View How to attach images to forum posts and thread thumbnails New features for May 14, 2010 - Social sharing and image upload options New Features for May 21, 2010 - Dashboard New features for June 4, 2010 - Dark UI Beta

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Sirio Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 45 Member Thanks: 13 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	01-08-2010, 09:14 AM I think a little darker might be nice.

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Etienne Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 Junior Member Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	01-08-2010, 10:10 AM hmmm, I like it lighter, it's fresher and gives CGhub a certain look...

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koshime Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 79 Member Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	01-08-2010, 10:46 AM From a graphic and readability Point of View, the current light shade is best overall. For presentation of imagery, the darker UI can present imagery/galleries more due to the contrast/framing. Existing forums all already have dark frames. This doesnt mean its better. Its just the current vogue. Overall, do keep the current skin as is for longevity. Besides which, CGHUb has a refreshing light look to it, whereas a darker tone is more commonplace. (and if must, provide an option for site users to change skins as desired - larger semi thankless task)

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mogster Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 202 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 7 Thanked 37 Times in 31 Posts	01-08-2010, 10:50 AM I agree with the lighter aspect, since most others out their are dark gives it a curtain uniqueness? seems a bit fresher.

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JonMcCoy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 27 Member Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	01-08-2010, 01:07 PM I like the light. Its clean and friendly

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mariuszkornatka Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 43 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	01-15-2010, 06:39 PM Make it dark ^^

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NorthernChild Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 518 Senior Member Thanks: 20 Thanked 66 Times in 63 Posts	01-15-2010, 07:54 PM I don't know. If it's really important - I choose light. But... Actually I love dark colors, but since I'm on CGHub I never felt some discomfort because of it's light. I think we have clean nice skin here, can not see a reason to change something. But maybe you can create two skins - light and dark - and let all users choose what they like more?

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EduardoVieira Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 70 Member Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	01-15-2010, 08:16 PM I think that all the other forums out there uses dark colors, so the light one gives CGHub a bit of highlight among them. Also, I have to confess that this was one of the first things that caught my attention in CGHub. I think the contrast is well balanced here and adds to the design. If it's necesssary to add darker colors, maybe using something lighter than the general forums dark colors would work too. Another option is having a "choice" for skins on the forum- for example, A lighter one and a darker one- I want the lighter version, I use it, you want the darker, you use it, and everybody is happy. I don't know if it's possible, but it could be a good idea, since I am sure it'll be really difficult to please all users with only one skin option, and the opportunity of choosing between 2 skins could be a good way to please a wider range of hubbers. Hope it helps. =) __________________ Visit me! www.eduardovieiraart.blogspot.com

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Jazz Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 8 Junior Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	01-24-2010, 01:33 PM The light colours are actually too bright for me. However, I don't think the UI should be that dark, either. I like the subtle warmth, too.

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kellyx Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 244 Member My Mood: Thanks: 234 Thanked 60 Times in 51 Posts	01-25-2010, 09:43 PM I like it as is, it's perfect for me. __________________ Sketchbook