http://edtech.disqus.com/A blog about the intersection of education, technology and productivity.enTue, 22 Sep 2009 17:01:31 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-95797773<p>That is entirely false and shame on those who think <a href="http://www.switzerlandclothing.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.switzerlandclothing.net/">switzerland clothing</a> this. This style is for the expression of one’s personality and not there lifestyle.</p>PabronEStithTue, 22 Sep 2009 17:01:31 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-15140394<p>Thanks for the write up — all in all, I think the results speak for themselves. I'm always flattered when people find inspiration from my work (it's happened before) but part of the point of design is to communicate something originally, and to really consider what the colors, shapes and words all mean when put together.</p><p>Simply taking someone else's design is kind of like putting on their clothes and thinking that you're still yourself! You really want to make your own homepage and blog represent you — and your vision of the world. It's perfectly reasonable to start with ideas and designs that you like and use for inspiration, but it really gets interesting (for you and other people!) once you add your own aesthetic style to the mix.</p>Chris MessinaThu, 20 Aug 2009 14:43:39 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-95797772<p>Thanks for the write up — all in all, I think the results speak for themselves. I'm always flattered when people find inspiration from my work (it's happened before) but part of the point of design is to communicate something originally, and to really consider what the colors, shapes and words all mean when put together.<br><br>Simply taking someone else's design is kind of like putting on their clothes and thinking that you're still yourself! You really want to make your own homepage and blog represent you — and your vision of the world. It's perfectly reasonable to start with ideas and designs that you like and use for inspiration, but it really gets interesting (for you and other people!) once you add your own aesthetic style to the mix.</p>Chris MessinaThu, 20 Aug 2009 08:43:39 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-15018697<p>Great writeup! I'm glad to see your story out there (honestly) cause I'm sure this happens to lots of other people. And your new site really does look great!</p>brynnTue, 18 Aug 2009 13:10:17 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-95797771<p>Great writeup! I'm glad to see your story out there (honestly) cause I'm sure this happens to lots of other people. And your new site really does look great!</p>brynnTue, 18 Aug 2009 07:10:17 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-14951368<p>I have to say, Doug, that I really like your re-design. It's clear, colourf and accessible.</p><p>Which is not to say that the content isn't good, either ...</p>johncuthellMon, 17 Aug 2009 05:37:54 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-95797769<p>I have to say, Doug, that I really like your re-design. It's clear, colourf and accessible.<br><br>Which is not to say that the content isn't good, either ...</p>johncuthellSun, 16 Aug 2009 23:37:54 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-14873804<p>And your wife took a great photo!</p>JoanVinallCoxSat, 15 Aug 2009 08:28:24 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-14873784<p>Great story - loved reading it and learned from it. I think your "own thing" description communicates more clearly than the original. I like it. I might copy it. ;-&gt;</p>JoanVinallCoxSat, 15 Aug 2009 08:27:19 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-95797768<p>And your wife took a great photo!</p>JoanVinallCoxSat, 15 Aug 2009 02:28:24 -0000http://dougbelshaw.com/blog/2009/08/13/new-design-of-dougbelshaw-com/#comment-95797767<p>Great story - loved reading it and learned from it. I think your "own thing" description communicates more clearly than the original. I like it. I might copy it. ;-&gt;</p>JoanVinallCoxSat, 15 Aug 2009 02:27:19 -0000