Welcome to the new look TheSixthAxis.com. Usually, we change elements of the site as we need them, as ideas for new features and ways of making things look or work better occur to us. It’s modular and the change is generally subtle and not too much of a shock. But we have felt for a while now that it’s probably about time we overhauled everything again.
We initially kicked ideas around for this full redesign way back in August 2011, with various prototypes since then.
All of those abandoned attempts worked in slightly different ways and had different appearances but they all started with the same idea in mind: to modernise how TheSixthAxis looks and works, and to retain the ease of use through to all the most visited areas of the site.
We also gave considerable consideration to how we promote interaction from readers – we want your comments on everything, your participation in TSA Meets and your presence in our forums. We want you to share TheSixthAxis with your friends and join in with everything we do.
We think that this new look is cleaner, fresher and brighter than ever before and we think that we’ve retained the familiar navigational aspects so that it still feels like home. There are a few new elements to the site and there are one or two more to come in the next couple of days and weeks but at its core, TheSixthAxis still functions just as it has done.
Importantly, the site now fits much better onto mobile devices, in particular tablets like the iPad – you can still use our mobile theme but at least now the main site should work perfectly on the move. We’ll be making some additional tweaks in this area once the new style has bedded in a little, too, especially with respect to smartphones.
This month also represents TheSixthAxis’ fifth birthday. We’ve come a long way in half a decade, but we’re still independent, still staffed by volunteers and – unlike most sites out there – still absolutely focused on you, our most valued community.
Although we’re aware that it might take a little while to settle in for some of you, we’re confident that this new look will make TheSixthAxis.com even more enjoyable to use. Take a look around, explore a little bit and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Awayze
Works smoothly in iPhone now. Liking the look.
adamguest1985
Looks brilliant. Seems a fair bit quicker too.
iBirch
Looks really good on my iPad. Great job guys.
revolver6
Been a member for (whatever it says ^^) long time now but rarely post comments. Just like reading them and coming on the site For updates numerous times a day. I just had to say this new look is amazing slick and apple friendly which is great for me. Fantastic job can’t wait to see it in all it’s glory on the laptop when I get home.
hazelam
i love the new look.
and it works great on mobiles too, my first view of the new style site was on my ipod touch, my monitor’s being a git and taking an age to warm up so it was quicker to have a look on my touch.
and it looked great, the layout fit just fine, even in portrait, and the text was readable, and i have a 3rd gen touch so it doesn’t have the retina display so usually i have to zoom, but the site was readable unzoomed.
TSA just keeps getting better.
Mike
Looks great guys! I guess the new forum layout was a taste of things to come!
TSBonyman
Text seems a little fainter now, can it be boldened a little? Otherwise it looks nice and fresh!
TheDeathAvenger
That’s what I was thinking too.
Klart
Looking swell.
Origami Killer
Looking good, confusing at first, will find my way around in time though :)
Sympozium
Good redesign, few tweaks like getting rid of the greyness will make it much better for the eyes also the Forums, meets and Trophies aren’t in the same line or within the black bar, could be the res of the monitor though.
Also is it possible to add somesort of Shoutbox at the forums?
Sympozium
Yup as I though it was the work monitor