OK, here it is, time for the second post. I have finally finished tweaking all the nuts and bolts of the site and have put the finishing touches on the design. As is the case with most things I make, I’m not 100% satisfied with it. I have often heard it said, especially within the art and design community, that you are your own worst critic. This is something that I agree with whole-heartedly, and I can personally vouch that it is true. Until you get married.
Don’t get me wrong, there are a great deal of magical things that happen when you get married! For example, going through something as difficult as a wedding together creates a great sense of connection, an almost unbreakable bond. This is important, as it also opens up the floodgates of, um.., honesty. Obviously, this is a good thing! However it can be a bit unnerving at times. It definitely takes some getting used to. Simply as a point of reference for the uninitiated, I present a recent conversation I had with my wife about the site’s design:
Me: OK, I think I’ve finally finished designing the site. What do you think?
My Wife: Hmmm….
Me: Hmmm…?
My Wife: It needs a Geisha.
Me: A Geisha? Why?
My Wife: It’s not fun right now. I don’t want to read it. A Geisha would be more fun.
Me: Oh… If I put a Geisha on it, would you want to read it?
My Wife: Maybe.
Me: Well.. Where do you think I should put it?
My Wife: Anywhere.
Me: …….OK. I’ll think about it.
It might seem kind of harsh! But the point she makes is a good one. Overall, the feel of the site is a bit dark and not necessarily representative of the humor and fun that I intend to put into it. So, while I do consider it to be done for the most part, it’s by no means permanent. And as any artist can attest to, an honest critic is one of the greatest assets you can have. Basically, my point is that if you ever see any random Geishas pop up on the site, you’ll know why.
