New CNET.com can bring something new

• Jul 13, 2008
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Remember CNET.com? Yes, I know it is not as hot as Techcrunch, but it used to be one of the latest news source several years ago. Now it still has the same amount of monthly visitors but, it doesn’t have the sparkle. Well after several years having the same design, they’ve decided that website main identity should change. This was my first impression several years ago when the actual design was released. I still have nightmares when I think of that shadow around the main menu.

Regarding the new design, I have some doubts. I mean, it is OK to change it, but first you muse see the drawbacks and strong points of the actual design, and then you can redesign. Let’s see what is that the new CNET can do for you.

Strong points:
- spacing: First strong point is the spacing. This time the elements are well aligned and they form dedicated blocks of content.
- color: Also the overall color scheme is changed. This is a good approach for separating the old design from the new one.
- logo: A new logo is presented in this sample. It has a more polished and young approach and it fits quite well in the new design
- tile: And finally, the best thing I like in this design is the dark pattern from header and footer.

Weak points:
- desynchronization: Some elements have rounded corners when they shouldn’t.
- color: At the same time the color scheme looks old in some regions, from the early web.

Overall the new design is good, and it can bring the fresh air on CNET again.

New Design [rating:4]
Old Design [rating:3]
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Graphic [rating:3.5]