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A sneak peek into the new Betterhumans?

Check out this sexy conceptual front page mock-up for Betterhumans. While it's unlikely that we're going to go with this exact design, it should give you an idea of the direction we have in mind for the next phase of Betterhumans (which is slated for re-launch in January).

Betterhumans Mock-Up

Published Saturday, December 01, 2007 6:16 PM by George

Tags: betterhumans, nextphase, mock-up

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	ideal wrote on December 5, 2007 8:02 PM I like it. It lacks my preference for simplicity and professionalism but it's sleek and more visually appealing than what we currently have.
	hackler wrote on December 6, 2007 6:17 PM It might be more visually appealing but it does lack simplicity and professionalism. I do not think it is that sleek, as the windowed texts impede visual flow and continuity. The windows can remain, but then more work is needed on the background. I really like the >HMANS !!! That is genious!
	gnorb wrote on December 18, 2007 1:28 PM Very nice. The current design, while simpler, also looks... amateurish? At least in comparison to the concept presented. Each incarnation of >HMANS has brought improvement to the fore, and this looks to be no different. Bravo!
	urchinstar47 wrote on December 23, 2007 3:18 PM While a lot better than the current design, it still lags behind the preceding two designs that used to be a good example of good design.
	pragmatica wrote on December 28, 2007 2:40 PM It's hard to judge without using it, but here goes: The multiple background images looks like it won't scale nicely for various monitor sizes and resolutions (which is why a solid colour background is more usable for all displays as it doesn't tile, etc). I prefer darker colour schemes like what you're designing, but many don't, and usability guidelines say white or light backgrounds are generally considered the most professional and usable for non-entertainment sites. Try to make sure it's accessible to people with screen readers, colour blindness (preview it in black and white by taking a screen cap and changing it to greyscale in Photoshop) and those who need to adjust the fonts larger, and have various disabilities. Older people and those with disabilities are major groups with an interest in transhumanism and need to be accomodated. Flashy 'flash' sites are often neither usable nor accessible, though I don't know what platform this will be built on. Remember the ALT tags for all images too. :) I hope this helps...
	zentinal wrote on December 31, 2007 6:40 PM As you're going through the redesign process, I heartily recommend perusing Steve Krug's "Don't Make Me Think". http://www.sensible.com/ OK, I know that the title doesn't espouse the most transhumanist of sentiments, but, it's an excellent guidebook for creating sites that are easy to use, accessible, and user friendly.

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Canada's leading futurist, activist and award winning blogger, George has written and spoken extensively about the impacts of cutting-edge science and technology. He is the Director of Operations for Commune Media, an advertising and marketing firm that specializes in marketing science. George has more than 10 years' experience in media, arts and communications. With relationships forged across several continents, he has managed international accounts for leading brands. In addition to his work with Commune, George is currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. He is the co-founder and president of the Toronto Transhumanist Association and has served on the Board of Directors for the World Transhumanist Association. George has been interviewed by such publications as The Guardian, the BBC, Radio Free Europe, and Beliefnet. He made an appearance on the CBC's The Hour and has been profiled in NOW and This Magazine.