With so many different devices and platforms coming out in all sizes and shapes, I've decided to ditch pixels for layout entirely and have gone for a 100% fluid layout grid that is calculated with percentages only.
The grid is about 92% done, there are still some minor inconsistencies I need to iron out. I realise there are ready-made CSS grids out there, and I could have just slammed one of them on here. But ready-made CSS grids are like fast-food. You consume them because they're fast, easy, and convenient. And you haven't a clue what's what underneath. You just trust it does everything the way it is propagated. That's one reason I don't really like fast-food. Not that it's bad, but I prefer to cook my own meals if I can. And I prefer to code my own grids, even if it makes the whole process a bit slower. It just feels better. :D
Anyhow, I'm using the latest version of ExpressionEngine, EE2, and I'm having a blast! I found the admin interface to be slightly confusing at first — still find it a bit counter-intuitive in bits and pieces — but on the whole, it's refreshing to work with it. The Admin doesn't come off quite as well in Opera 10.60, my favourite browser, as it does in other browsers, but it's good enough for me.
That's all I have to write for now. I'm still working on getting the minor quirks and bugs ironed out, and complete my grid. Should you find any bugs or have critique, want to shout me down, please don't hesitate! ![]()


Michael Tuck writes on Sun Aug 15, 2010
Woo-hoo, Maleika, it’s a gorgeous site. If you’ll give permission, I’d like to use a screenshot of part of the front page in an article I’m writing on teaching Web design via gestalt principles. This is truly a stunning design, and it illustrates the principle of “figure-ground” beautifully.
Maleika Esther Attawel writes on Mon Aug 23, 2010
Heya Michael. As you know, feel free to take whatever you want. I’m redesigning anyway and am almost done, so this site will see rockatee, version 3 very, very soon.
Michael Tuck writes on Mon Aug 23, 2010
Thanks, Maleika. The cool thing is that by the time Six Revisions publishes the article, readers will get to see a snippet of your old site, and then visit your new site. Sort of a double whammy of your design talent.