Progress
I’m not a web designer. Today was evidence enough of that. I spent almost an entire day trying to give my blog a quick once-over so I’d feel like writing more, and instead I just barely checked a couple small tasks off my list. I feel like I’m trying to write poetry with a washable marker.
The old WordPress theme is gone, and all the color and shape went along with it. I’m hoping to brush up enough on CSS to make this site feel more cozy, but considering that it took me seven (!) hours to throw that together, I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you.
Actually, I am pretty happy with how the brand-new Connect page turned out. I borrowed a great icon set from thinkdesign and made a few additional icons within that framework.
I still plan on customizing the text sizes and color scheme throughout the site, reorganizing my portfolio and rewriting the “about” page. But right now I think I need to go for a run and drink a beer and just call it a day. I’m not cut out for layout work that doesn’t begin on paper and end in InDesign.
Tags: css, frustration, web design, wordpress