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TechCrunch Forgets Green; Goes White Instead

August 27, 2008 by Andrew G.R.

It’s not every day that a blog that writes about blogs gets written up on a blog writing about blogs. Such is the case right here, right now, when it comes to the TechCrunch redesign.

The gang over TC, who obsessively profile and review new Internet products and companies, have cleaned up their image with a new look. As with most redesigns, the spin is to improve navigation and increase ‘readability.’ However, only a fool would look past the real reason: to sell advertising. And you can’t really fault a business (yes, it’s a blog – but it’s big business) for optimizing ad space.

I’m undecided on the new design. Quite honestly, I need to give myself a few days to adapt before I can share my thoughts. My initial reaction is that it’s almost TOO ‘clean.’ I understand the power of white space, but the site’s header is so bare, that a new reader might have no clue what a tremendous force TC is.

Google and Apple have made white en vogue, but I’m not sold. There’s a fine line between ‘clean and simple’ and just looking like you were too lazy to hire a talented designer.

I’m on the fence with the new TechCrunch look. What do you think?

Author: Andrew G.R.

Andrew G.R. is the owner of Jobacle, a career advice and employment news blog and podcast designed to make work better. Follow him on Twitter.

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  1. jon says

    August 27, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    It’s clean and feels spacious but the header is just too plain. The page load time is much better though.

  2. Ventibate says

    August 27, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    It looks very similar to your site’s design, actually.

  3. Hire Developer says

    August 28, 2008 at 4:11 am

    Hey,

    it looks fine and also if you can change the header. It is too simple.

  4. jhay says

    August 30, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    It’s a refreshing new look. Too bare perhaps, but it has a purpose. Whatever that may be.

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