MacRumors Hiring Web Designer, Macworld 2008 Exhibitor Coverage, End of Sale

MacRumors · Dec 18, 2007, 08:05 PM

Seeking Web Designer - We are looking a professional web designer or team who would be interested in potentially participating in a MacRumors site and forum redesign. Also interested in ongoing relationship for additional projects outside of MacRumors. Ideal candidate would be a MacRumors reader(s) who is familiar with the workings of the site and forums and would be able to retain the basic feel of the site while modernizing the design. The site uses a custom Content Management System for the front page, and vBulletin for the forums, so vBulletin experience would be a plus. Please contact us via our web form with the subject of "Web Designer Inquiry" and please include links to previous work.

Macworld Expo 2008 Exhibitors - Macworld Expo 2008 is upon us. MacRumors will be providing our traditional MacRumorsLive keynote coverage as well as expanded exhibitor coverage this year. In MacRumors-style, instead of exhaustive coverage of every new product, we will only focus on a few of stand-out products. If you would like to be considered to potentially reach some of our 3.9 million unique monthly visitors, please contact us via our web form with the subject of "Macworld Exhibitor". Any press embargoes will be honored. For readers, our MacRumorsLive coverage will be back with notable improvements based on previous feedback.

MacRumors MWSF Reader Meetup - If you are interested in joining us in a casual meetup at Macworld, please express your interest in this forum poll. The meetup would take place in the evening on Monday, January 14th.

MacUpdate End of Sale - MacUpdate's Mac App Bundle is coming to a close, with only 2 days left. Three new applications have been included, bringing the total number of applications to 13. Pricing (which started at $49.99) has started to increase gradually as the deadline approaches, so now is the time if you are considering this bundle. (MacRumors is a promotional partner of MacUpdate's and sales of this bundle support this site.)

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zap2 · Dec 18, 2007, 08:06 PM

possible forum redesign?

cool!

Aperture · Dec 18, 2007, 08:10 PM

Glad to see that MR will finally be having a redesign & I'm looking forward to this year's MacWorld coverage!

psychofreak · Dec 18, 2007, 08:13 PM

Hopefully it wont be too many years until we get live video...right now I switch between the great MR coverage and Engadget due to the better quality pics

twoodcc · Dec 18, 2007, 08:14 PM

yep, looking forward to a redesign! and macworld of course

Aperture · Dec 18, 2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychofreak

Hopefully it wont be too many years until we get live video...right now I switch between the great MR coverage and Engadget due to the better quality pics

That would be nice but I don't think it would ever happen. Apple Legal would be giving MR a call unless MR somehow cleared it with them first. (Which is unlikely)

InkMaster · Dec 18, 2007, 08:27 PM

Heres an idea for the forum/site redesign - how about we all get together (I would imagine there are plenty of talented designers here) and throw together all of our skills and make an awesome awesome site

-- some people do the icons, others do some coding etc...

What you guys think? I'm all up for such an idea

Blue Velvet · Dec 18, 2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InkMaster

...how about we all get together (I would imagine there are plenty of talented designers here) and throw together all of our skills and make an awesome awesome site

-- some people do the icons, others do some coding etc...

A complete nightmare of organisation, delegation and renumeration. Best to farm it out to a small experienced setup who know what they're doing.

mnkeybsness · Dec 18, 2007, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InkMaster

Heres an idea for the forum/site redesign - how about we all get together (I would imagine there are plenty of talented designers here) and throw together all of our skills and make an awesome awesome site

-- some people do the icons, others do some coding etc...

What you guys think? I'm all up for such an idea

Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Ever hear the saying, Too many cooks in the kitchen?

InkMaster · Dec 18, 2007, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnkeybsness

Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Ever hear the saying, Too many cooks in the kitchen?

nope; ignorance is bliss

anyways, I still vote for my idea. Maybe atleast a contest?

rdowns · Dec 18, 2007, 08:48 PM

I have to echo that. Talk about a recipe for disaster.

dizastor · Dec 18, 2007, 09:05 PM

Design by committee is not the answer.
There are plenty of talented designers who could handle the whole project.

I pray for a unified, simple, beautiful design.

InkMaster · Dec 18, 2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizastor

Design by committee is not the answer.
There are plenty of talented designers who could handle the whole project.

I pray for a unified, simple, beautiful design.

Sigh; fine fine

ibjoshua · Dec 18, 2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

A complete nightmare of organisation, delegation and renumeration. Best to farm it out to a small experienced setup who know what they're doing.

Couldn't agree more. Horrible to work on and guaranteed horrible 'design'.

The site has been begging for a re-design since the last re-design.

BTW. I think you meant remuneration. I don't think the site needs 're-numbering'?

ibjoshua

psycoswimmer · Dec 18, 2007, 09:22 PM

Sounds great arn! I'm looking forward to the site re-design, and Macworld Expo of course. Just one request: make it easy on the eyes.

rhyndu · Dec 18, 2007, 09:25 PM

I'd love to redesign the site... but I am not quite "pro" yet!

Willis · Dec 18, 2007, 09:51 PM

Just got my MacBundle... Bit silly to turn down an offer like that, and the mind map software looks snazzy... I need to do script ideas anyway

InkMaster · Dec 18, 2007, 10:09 PM

about the redesign, any chance that we could have a contest where everyone could submit mockups of their ideas and so the community gets to vote - since I mean ultimately it is for the community

synth3tik · Dec 18, 2007, 11:17 PM

I only wish I did web development. I think it would be fun to work on MR.

Westside guy · Dec 18, 2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

MacUpdate End of Sale - MacUpdate's Mac App Bundle is coming to a close, with only 2 days left. Three new applications have been included, bringing the total number of applications to 13. Pricing (which started at $49.99) has started to increase gradually as the deadline approaches, so now is the time if you are considering this bundle. (MacRumors is a promotional partner of MacUpdate's and sales of this bundle support this site.)

Seems pretty obvious this sale isn't going as well as hoped... but sorry, I didn't see anything remotely tempting in there.

matthewHUB · Dec 18, 2007, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westside guy

Seems pretty obvious this sale isn't going as well as hoped... but sorry, I didn't see anything remotely tempting in there.

They sold well over the 7500 limit for the last locked app. then they gave is another free. plus a preview. seems like it went quite well but that's just my opinion. never done one b4 this one

puckhead193 · Dec 19, 2007, 12:01 AM

what about having a contest/voting to see what everyone likes?
Also have a a thread for ideas for the lucky few who are chosen to incorporate the ideas in their design...
can't wait for MWSF. new mbp please!

InkMaster · Dec 19, 2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckhead193

what about having a contest/voting to see what everyone likes?
Also have a a thread for ideas for the lucky few who are chosen to incorporate the ideas in their design...
can't wait for MWSF. new mbp please!

yay! someone who agrees!

JoeG4 · Dec 19, 2007, 01:40 AM

Oh shoot I'd love to do this, beamed off an email too. Maybe they'll be interested, but it wasn't exactly my most formal of emails.

Still, I've done forum stuff before

I'd have to beg Mindfad to do the icons, though.

TurboSC · Dec 19, 2007, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InkMaster

about the redesign, any chance that we could have a contest where everyone could submit mockups of their ideas and so the community gets to vote - since I mean ultimately it is for the community

that sounds like a great community effort...

You guys should hold a header / banner contest... I'd enter

Dec 18, 2007, 08:05 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacRumors Hiring Web Designer, Macworld 2008 Exhibitor Coverage, End of Sale Seeking Web Designer - We are looking a professional web designer or team who would be interested in potentially participating in a MacRumors site and forum redesign. Also interested in ongoing relationship for additional projects outside of MacRumors. Ideal candidate would be a MacRumors reader(s) who is familiar with the workings of the site and forums and would be able to retain the basic feel of the site while modernizing the design. The site uses a custom Content Management System for the front page, and vBulletin for the forums, so vBulletin experience would be a plus. Please contact us via our web form with the subject of "Web Designer Inquiry" and please include links to previous work. Macworld Expo 2008 Exhibitors - Macworld Expo 2008 is upon us. MacRumors will be providing our traditional MacRumorsLive keynote coverage as well as expanded exhibitor coverage this year. In MacRumors-style, instead of exhaustive coverage of every new product, we will only focus on a few of stand-out products. If you would like to be considered to potentially reach some of our 3.9 million unique monthly visitors, please contact us via our web form with the subject of "Macworld Exhibitor". Any press embargoes will be honored. For readers, our MacRumorsLive coverage will be back with notable improvements based on previous feedback. MacRumors MWSF Reader Meetup - If you are interested in joining us in a casual meetup at Macworld, please express your interest in this forum poll. The meetup would take place in the evening on Monday, January 14th. MacUpdate End of Sale - MacUpdate's Mac App Bundle is coming to a close, with only 2 days left. Three new applications have been included, bringing the total number of applications to 13. Pricing (which started at $49.99) has started to increase gradually as the deadline approaches, so now is the time if you are considering this bundle. (MacRumors is a promotional partner of MacUpdate's and sales of this bundle support this site.) Article Link

Dec 18, 2007, 08:06 PM	#2
zap2 macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ	possible forum redesign? cool! __________________ "We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by." Will Rogers

Dec 18, 2007, 08:10 PM	#3
Aperture macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA	Glad to see that MR will finally be having a redesign & I'm looking forward to this year's MacWorld coverage! __________________ Aluminum Macbook iPhone 3G

Dec 18, 2007, 08:14 PM	#5
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	yep, looking forward to a redesign! and macworld of course __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

Dec 18, 2007, 08:27 PM	#7
InkMaster macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nagoya, Japan	Heres an idea for the forum/site redesign - how about we all get together (I would imagine there are plenty of talented designers here) and throw together all of our skills and make an awesome awesome site -- some people do the icons, others do some coding etc... What you guys think? I'm all up for such an idea __________________  MichaelFlux.com 

Dec 18, 2007, 08:13 PM	#4
psychofreak Retired Join Date: May 2006 Location: London	Hopefully it wont be too many years until we get live video...right now I switch between the great MR coverage and Engadget due to the better quality pics

Dec 18, 2007, 08:48 PM	#11
rdowns macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2003	I have to echo that. Talk about a recipe for disaster. __________________ I'm Larry David. I happen to enjoy wearing women's panties.

Dec 18, 2007, 09:05 PM	#12
dizastor macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angeles	Design by committee is not the answer. There are plenty of talented designers who could handle the whole project. I pray for a unified, simple, beautiful design. __________________ ejc on Twitter

Dec 18, 2007, 09:22 PM	#15
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Dec 18, 2007, 09:51 PM	#17
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Dec 18, 2007, 10:09 PM	#18
InkMaster macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nagoya, Japan	question for arn about the redesign, any chance that we could have a contest where everyone could submit mockups of their ideas and so the community gets to vote - since I mean ultimately it is for the community __________________  MichaelFlux.com 

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Dec 19, 2007, 12:01 AM	#22
puckhead193 macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY	what about having a contest/voting to see what everyone likes? Also have a a thread for ideas for the lucky few who are chosen to incorporate the ideas in their design... can't wait for MWSF. new mbp please! __________________ 20" iMac C2D - 2.33GHz, 3 GB ram, ATI X1600 256 MB VRAM 15" pb 1.5 GHZ Rev. C 30 gig ipod 3rd gen, 60 gig 5g ipod ~ white, silver 2GB nano, 64 gig iPod Touch

Dec 19, 2007, 01:40 AM	#24
JoeG4 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area, Ca.	Oh shoot I'd love to do this, beamed off an email too. Maybe they'll be interested, but it wasn't exactly my most formal of emails. Still, I've done forum stuff before I'd have to beg Mindfad to do the icons, though. __________________ VGMasters - a different video game forum!

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