Fixing Facebook

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by Daniel591992, Apr 16, 2007.

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    "If you’re not one of the millions hooked on Facebook, you probably don’t know that Facebook recently underwent a controversial makeover. This 'improved design' frustrated many users, including myself."


    Hi, I recently wrote a blog post with step by step instructions on how to make Facebook look better. This is the site if you want to check it out:

    http://dodesign.us/2007/04/15/fixing-facebook/

    (includes pictures)
     
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    Im one of the many addicted facebook users out there, and I actually dont mind the look of the new design. I think it makes it a lot easier to navigate. I see like a million groups with the "Bring the old facebook back" and I just shrug them off. Some people just dont like change...
     
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    Im gonna give your link to a lot of my friends who hate the new facebook by the way :)
     
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    Thanks a lot :)

    The navigation is better, but the design was bad (at least I think so).

    Don't get me started on the top right corner! :p
     
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    I don't like the new design at all, tables are sticking out (bad alignment) and its confusing!!!
     
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    I felt the same way. That's why I changed it :)
     
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    Once I find the time I'm going to follow your tutorial (thanks!) never knew such a redesign would bug me so much! I'm not picky at all :p
     
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    Usually I get used to design changes (e.g. digg.com), but this one was bugging me too much :p

    The old design was great. I'm not sure why they had to change the WHOLE thing.
     
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    To make it "unique" and more functional? I think it did the opposite thing! Looks more like the layout was messed up more than.. improving the design :p I hope there's a facebook group somewhere against this! (you know theres one for almost everything lol:rolleyes: )
     
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    There tons of groups. This one is the best though: http://hs.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2343686474

    And this is the official Facebook Sneak Preview Group:
    http://hs.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2253022961
     
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