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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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Folks, many of you have heard rumors of ScionLife.com getting new software, and eventually maybe getting it's look freshened up a little bit.

In a recent discussion I suggested that a good start might be to have ALL FIVE Scion models represented in the page headers, instead of just the three original models.

As a part of this, Adrian at Internet Brands suggested that maybe I ask you, the members of ScionLife.com for input.

So, here's the deal. I'm going to ask you to put some of your wonderful Photoshop skills to work, and come up with a suggested new page header for ScionLife.com.

Just to show what I mean by header, here is the current one...



...and here is a variation of it with all five models.



To give you a place to start, here is the size I think I'm looking for:



The space for the banner ad can be moved to another location, but it MUST be in there somewhere, and MUST be that size/shape...

(I don't know what the winner gets, yet, maybe their header at the top of the page, maybe a year's premium membership, I don't know.)

Have fun!
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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watching.
i tried. i failed.
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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Alright, I'll take a stab at it. Personally I think that the banners should only show the current scion models so that's why there's no xA or Xb1, so I don't know if that already disqualifies me or not. I used a black and blue theme, I prefer this over the white and red (not that white and red looks bad, just not my style). Buttons are bigger than the originals, this is for all of us that have 22" LCDs and have a hard time clicking small res buttons. Images of the cars are strait from scion.com and the glow buttons are from here: http://giannisgx89.deviantart.com/ar...-PSD-105881939
Let me know what you guys think.

My submission for contest:
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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No, not including the classic models doesn't disqualify you, but it may not be at all popular with the large number of members who own them.

Thanks for the image! :D
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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I'll give it a try this weekend.
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Tomas,

Tell Adrian that Type X (mike) from honda-tech says whats up

I didnt know they bought u guys out here lol

I'll work on some graphics tonight for the header.
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Hmm, I think we should just have the xB in the front and then the xB2, xD, xA and tC in the back, way in the back.
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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^^^not funny Bird!
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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no bird not a good idea....
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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fine, fine bring you guys a little closer, but not too close. We don't want your tC cooties.
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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has to be in order A,B,B,C,D

or as all the other car parts sites put it tC, xA, xB, xD

but then again soon as the new models come out then it'll be time for a new redesign
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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lol that was kinda funny bird.

I'll take a stab at it. All I gotta do is find my bootleg copy of Cs2 somewhere on my desk...

[edit] didnt find it. darn.
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Are you planning on allowing a redo on the Scionlife logo, too?
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Yeah, it's been quite a while, Mike - I'll pass on the greeting to Adrian.

I like your idea, Chopra! Do it.

Of course if Scion adds a new model it has to be added to the top, Johnny!

Do whatever you feel you need to, Gregg. Now logos, new colors, new models, new look.
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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having all 5 would look good; wish i had photoshop skills (just can snap photos instead lol)
Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Ok, I decided to try something a little less exotic. By popular demand, here's a new banner with all 5 cars.

If anyone wants my PSD to make something better, just let me know. Pics are from automobilemag.com
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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why not all five models in RS form? would add some color if the header was to be in color. I have no photoshop skills so I cant do it.
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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I really like this one
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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I found my photoshop cd!!!! I'll get one ready now!
Old Feb 6, 2009 | 04:15 AM
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Here it is! I used the first one as the basis for mine. I'll tweak it a little more, but this is my "rough copy". Ahh, the wonders of WACOM tablets...

How it lookzez?



[edit]....This one, I blieve looks MUCH better!






good?

[another edit] ...O GOSH I forgot about the xA! I'll add it tomorrow lol!



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