I hate the colors of the new proposed design. It makes the site look cheap and unprofessional. Feedback I get from clients and designers is they love the clean and fresh look of the current site. The functionality..designer and client features is what needs to be worked on. I understand that the new trend is flat design ect... but what will that trend be in 6 months....
What is important is the site have a nice flow, easy to work for clients that are not computer people, these people are not on our site because of flashy colors and the trendy flat design, they are here to start and run a contest and compete in contests. Clients want a clean easy to work format and a professional looking site they feel they can trust.
Something else to consider flat design the new trend is not for every site out there plus this can be a created in combination, meaning the whole design doesn't have to be made in flat trendy design. One of the best sites I have found that explains flat design trends
http://www.awwwards....depth-look.html scrolling down to the bottom I find some great information along with this
"So, should I use Flat Design?
Always keep in mind that a trend is only a trend. Try to create a great design, but one that is right for your target user. The priority is to create a functional and usable website, not a good-looking and trendy website. As Wells Riley said in his post Less Aesthetic, More Design, “Design is a form of problem solving. Never forget that.â€Â"
Edited by sharie, 01 November 2013 - 11:23 PM.