[Imc-alternatives] design

[Jay]

Hi Nick,

At 9/1/2007, you wrote:
>Hi Everyone,
>
>As Aaron mentioned, I am interested in getting involved with the IMC
>Alternatives project. I am in the middle of a cross-country move, so I
>won't be able to put much effort into this until mid-September. I
>think it would be helpful for me to know exactly what the design
>coordinator job entails, that way I could give you a good idea of what
>my committment/interest level would be.
>
>I'll also attend the IRC chats when I can so I can get an idea of the
>scope of the project and see what you have in mind for design.
>
>Let me know if you have any questions for me or ideas about what you
>need from a design coordinator.
>
>Thanks,
>Nick

This is Jay from West Philly.  I'm sure we've met somewhere around 
town, maybe many times.  Also sorry to hear you're moving.

Anyway, we'll meet often on-line through this alternatives list.  I'm 
glad you're into the idea of working with us on a design!  I don't 
know how many Indymedia sites you've visited, but I'm excited about 
the idea of working with someone who hasn't already designed IMC 
sites and therefore can bring a completely different perspective to 
the way the alternatives site can look and feel.

As for the tasks of a design coordinator, I'd say you should consider 
yourself free to engage the project however you think would be most 
productive and lead to your best work.  We seem to have three or four 
volunteers who are willing to particpate in the design team, each 
with different skills and abilities, so you wouldn't have to be 
alone, but right now we're in need of someone who will initiate 
design ideas and let others know where there are gaps that need to be filled.

One question is, how do you like to work?  Do you like to brainstorm 
a lot of basic color schemes and hone in on a tone that feels right 
before doing a full mock-up?  Do you like to go all the way forward 
with a mock-up and see what the group thinks as a whole?  The few of 
us who want to be involved in design but don't have the abilities or 
time to bottom-line will be grateful for your initiative and skill.

Of course, first you should definitely get to know the project by 
looking through our wikis and reading the e-mail archives.   I'd 
suggest browsing through some IMC sites to get a sense of what works 
and what doesn't, but also to keep in mind your favorite non-IMC 
sites, especially news and social networking sites.  We want to build 
a site that looks great and works well, not necessarily one that 
will  mimic IMC sites of days past.  I'm sure a bunch of us would be 
happy to talk with you on the phone too to help you get a sense of 
the project and our vision for it.

As for time-frames, starting on this once you settle in mid-September 
sounds just right.  We've been moving forward slowly but 
constantly.  We're not in a frantic rush, but we're also chugging 
ahead step by step.  We're looking forward to your questions and 
ideas spurring us on.

Jay






>Quoting Aaron Kreider <aaron at campusactivism.org>:
>
> > My friend Nick's work on design:
> > http://www.design.artclash.com/
> >
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