'Sneaky preview of the new MSE masthead –what do you think of m'pic?' blog discussion

meher

Why is that so much of a problem, it has always been his style - the way the collar stands makes peoples' shoulders look broad. I hope it wasn't a sin to say that.

I don't know what exactly to make of folded hands. Never knew that it was supposed to be read as defensive. I end conversations swiftly if someone stands in front of me with folded hands. It is a littel chavvy or something like that. Do we mse'rs protest a lot? :grinheart

meher

and please see if you could take away the "now!" - it is a turn off; mse doesn't have to sound desperate

I think it would be enough to say "sign up for weekly email tips with money saving guides, vouchers, deals and more" <- 'enter email address' -> submit.

Candles_by_Lisa

I like the new masthead it is really clear to follow with the different headers in different colours makes it easier to navigate.

However like most other posters I don't like the arms crossed pose, makes you look unapproachable with the site based on people looking for financial help/advice etc seems to go against the grain and say to me stay away!

aliasojo

MSE does seem to be going down a slightly different path these days. Is there a new person who is largely at the front of all these design tweaks?

Look at what is being conveyed....folded arms, stand offish pose, I suppose it fits well with the 'bish bash bosh' forum team picture.

Not the best you can do imo.

Ken68

Overall impression...tidy, and I like the white bits.
And you need a jacket and coloured shirt with or without a tie aka Phil Spencer or Michael Portillo.
Maybe a dress down Friday look.
Definately not a supplicant stance as with Prince Phillip. and not that go go go way of the chap in New Cowboys.
Perhaps an investigative look.

HelenYorkshire

i like the "cleaning up" of a bit of clutter - tabs and headers and so on.

BUT the folded arms are "cold" and the grey is so so dreary and awful...looks far too "soul destroying corporation in an everlasting sea of concrete offices". It actually made me screw my face up, sorry.

mothership_2

I hated the green with the photo, too 'my first website' but the new one has me foxed. The folded arms are fine I think as it's a casual pose but you can't see Martin's head very clearly.

I think if someone told Martin a joke as the picture was being taken it might be better.

Barryfan

I agree with fuddle - absolutely love your site. Not sure about the folded arms - it is a very defensive pose. I think the shirt should be darker, but like the use of colour for each tab at the top of the page.

muzzarooney

Love the masthead - hate the picture :eek:.

The masthead is much clearer, less cluttered but I much prefer the existing photo of Martin.

karlie88

Nah, don't like it. Prefer the current one.

There's also a typo/grammatical error on the new banner: Reclaim £1000's