The internet is a constantly changing place, and we always believe in giving this site the latest and greatest. In the last 1-2 years there have been huge changes in web design, usually sparked by the biggest players (Apple, Google, Facebook etc.).
If you can believe it, we moved to "Oakley Forum 3.0" over 1.5 years ago! Work has already begun on the next iteration of this site design, and I want to hear what you guys want.
Here are some changes I am planning/considering in the new design:
If you can believe it, we moved to "Oakley Forum 3.0" over 1.5 years ago! Work has already begun on the next iteration of this site design, and I want to hear what you guys want.
Here are some changes I am planning/considering in the new design:
- Fixed header bar that follows you as you scroll - always able to access alerts/inbox/account without having to scroll to the top
- Overall more modern, sleeker design, less "textures", more "flat" design - think new iOS 6 vs iOS 8
- SideBar on all pages including threads - displaying recent threads, posts, and other relevant information. When I look at most threads, forum, I feel so much space is wasted on blank space because its so wide. Instead a sidebar would be able to bring relevant information in lieu of "whitespace"
- Replacing "Blogs" with a "News" tab that features articles, featured/popular threads etc.- Blogs isn't exactly popular (I can admit it), but I do believe some form of time relevant information can be useful. This is big undertaking, but