We have decided to code name our new site "NewBox".
Since I have been posting previews on Dribbble, which is invite only, I thought its time I share some of the previews with you.
Progress of the site so far has resulted in me starting the CSS and HTML, all the ground is being set now.
Creating a small style sheet is quite a challenge with a site of this size but we are making sure that we have reusable and dynamic layouts. Luckily we have quite a bit of experience with creating large websites and are well versed in this department.
A Graph
The majority of the pages have been styled and the theme of the site is now set. The home page is not like the others you see, I have tried my best to go for a slightly unconventional layout without alienating the visitors. A key feature to the new home page is a graph which explains why:

A Blog
Another main feature for our new site is integrating our blog into the design. We plan on also including all new From the Couch episodes and of course more guest blog posts. The blog needs to fit in with the new design but also needs a little life of its own. Here is a screenshot of the comments section:

Till next time
And that is all for now peeps. There will be more to come over the coming weeks though. We plan on launching the new site sometime in March depending on our work load. This site will not be rushed (like the current one… but that was part of the plan).





Recent Comments
Top MarkB 03 - Feb - 2010 10:25:05 AM
http://www.d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y.com/
:D
Top David Perel 03 - Feb - 2010 10:32:26 AM
@Mark - Lol, http://www.lipsum.com/
I think I stole that comment from somewhere on this blog.
Top twe4ked 03 - Feb - 2010 10:45:43 AM
Looks great David, any chance of a dribble invite so I can check out some more?
Top David Perel 03 - Feb - 2010 10:51:08 AM
I dont have any invites yet mate. Still waiting....
Top wdohmen 03 - Feb - 2010 13:52:57 PM
Eventhough you really dont show us a lot you know how to get us interested :-)
Looking forward to seeing the new website in action, and dont go hurting us with more MI5 level security clearance dribbble links with more previews ;-)
Top Mike Smith 03 - Feb - 2010 21:09:44 PM
The graph looks awesome. Cant wait to see the site done and live :)
Top Dean Hudson 03 - Feb - 2010 23:14:03 PM
Looking good Dave whens the big launch?
Top David Perel 03 - Feb - 2010 23:58:10 PM
@Dean - Only around the end of March, lots of coding needs to be done. Not to mention restyling the forums and profile pages. That will take a while.
Top Lukes Beard 17 - Feb - 2010 19:24:57 PM
Stoaked is an understatment