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Old 08-11-2021, 01:54 PM
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Hi everyone ,

The Fan Forum Graphics Team is in the process of (re)customising message boards and now it's your turn!

If you have any picture or colour suggestions please post them in this thread. Don't post (hotlink) the pictures, links to them are fine. Make sure that the pictures are of as high quality as possible and that the top of the head of the person in the picture isn't cropped off. We also like to use photoshoot images when possible, preferably individual pictures of each cast member. When suggesting colours please keep in mind that some colours will work better than others. The Team usually tries to avoid really vibrant and dark colours because we have found in the past that they are hard to look at for long periods of time. If you would like some help coming up with colour combinations we recommend checking out the design seeds website. As we want every board to have their own unique look it is preferable that you do not link to the customisations of other boards as suggested colour schemes.

Everyone is encouraged to voice their opinions for this as you are the ones who will be posting on the board and we hope to make as many people happy with the finished result as possible. It does not matter if you are a board moderator, regular poster, or casual poster here. If you have a suggestion, please share it here with us .

Your suggestions for possible pictures and colours will be taken into serious consideration, but in the interest of seeing every board receive the best customised look possible the final decision concerning how this board will be customised will be made by the members of the Graphics Team. This is because we want to make sure that the selected graphic and colours fit into the overall design scheme that we've established for Fan Forum.

For a full explanation of the message board customisation process, see this thread. If you have any questions, please feel free to send Mel, Chelle, or Kate a PM or ask the Team on the message board customisation thread.

Please leave this topped until a week or so after the board has been (re)customised.

Note: It usually takes approximately two weeks for us to finish making the new banner and the sooner we know what you want, the more we can work on it (though it can take a few months or so to set it up with the new colours on the board), so please let us know your suggestions as soon as possible.

When the Team have finished making the graphic I will close this thread until the graphic and colours get put up. It will then be re-opened so that you can share your thoughts about it.

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Old 08-11-2021, 05:23 PM
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oooh yay, board customization is exciting.

I'd have to look for photos.

I know in terms of colors, I like jewel tones. Like blue, purple, or rose-like colors.
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Old 08-11-2021, 08:37 PM
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A rose gold sounds nice. Soft on the eyes. I need that because I come on at night when my eyes are tired.
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Exciting!

I wonder if there is a good symbol or image for audiobooks to include. Since that's a good book reading method. And an e-reader. Things to incorporate some more modern methods.
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Old 08-12-2021, 12:58 AM
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Would a book with headphones work for representing audiobooks?
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That's a good one! Similar to how now there is a tablet with a book over it.
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Old 08-12-2021, 09:08 AM
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Yea, I think headphones / some kind of tablet device in combo could work to show audiobooks.

Maybe the banner can kind of show the evolution of reading/books? Like show a scroll or paper book, and e-reader, an audiobook. Or maybe a typewriter?
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How exciting! I cannot wait to see what the team comes up with.
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Yea, I think headphones / some kind of tablet device in combo could work to show audiobooks.

Maybe the banner can kind of show the evolution of reading/books? Like show a scroll or paper book, and e-reader, an audiobook. Or maybe a typewriter?
I like the idea of a typewriter. Need to remember that it encompasses both reading and writing.


That's creative! To have the banner flow in a "timeline" of evolution.
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Old 08-12-2021, 05:31 PM
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I like the idea of a typewriter. Need to remember that it encompasses both reading and writing.


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That's creative! To have the banner flow in a "timeline" of evolution.
Thank you
I feel like writing or publishing has probably been one of the things in this world that's had the biggest evolution. I mean, just going from hieroglyphics to now...huge difference.
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That's a good one! Similar to how now there is a tablet with a book over it.
Yes, I would about to say that since not everyone can use the psychical book, but tablet too that can be ipad or phone, etc..
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Maybe the banner can kind of show the evolution of reading/books? Like show a scroll or paper book, and e-reader, an audiobook. Or maybe a typewriter?


I love this idea.

And yea, headphones can convey audiobooks.
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Something like this is what I was talking about for headphones on a book. Unfortunately taking a better look now most symbols I originally saw yesterday are pay to use ones . But I imagine we can also make our own one too. I also found this one which appears usable...

How does this sound for your evolution timeline:
Scroll (& feather?)
Typewriter
Paperback &/or Hardback Book(s)
E-reader/Tablet/Phone (E-Book)
Audiobooks


Would you want a laptop too? Since now books would be written on them (I'd presume). How about pen & paper?
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I like that second image, Chelle.


I'm always a "yes" for pen/paper since that's my writing preference. And a laptop is good because it's a writing and reading device.
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Old 08-13-2021, 09:29 AM
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I also like the second image.

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Scroll (& feather?)

Oooh yes, I didn't even think of a quill, but you're right. Those were important.
I like the whole list you put together and the laptop is def. used by authors nowadays.

It sounds like it's coming together really nicely.
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