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[General_Zhaoyun]

The present CHF skin (the bluish chinese-style design) was designed in Feb 2005 by me, and was also the result of modification following comments from many members. It generally features a 'chinese historical theme' inline with the subject of CHF. Certain 3 kingdoms graphics artwork, dragon design were fused into the graphics design of CHF.

The overall graphics and skin was designed/edited using Photoshop with some chinese graphics scanned from photos or extracted from the internet.

The most impressive graphic is that of top logo of CHF, a large 780x200 pix graphic, which gives a strong image of Chinese Imperial Power and Ancient Chinese military that dominates chinese history.

Some members might prefer a darker skin, but I have not yet created a dark skin (partly because I still prefer a light skin). Blue is always my favourite color, and as such I've used it as the main color of CHF. Light color gives people a sense of brightness and you are able to stay awaked coming to CHF.

I plan to learn Freehand in the future so as to create more chinese artwork. Of course, my graphics design is still not as good as our master artist such as Lord Yoda or Sephodwyrm, who can sketch, design and create nice chinese Artwork. CHF is merely the result of my playing with colors and editing in Adobe Photoshop, coupled with my sense of aesthestic view, and I hope all of you like it.

In your opinion, how would you rate the skin/graphics design of CHF?

[naruwan]

The present CHF skin (the bluish chinese-style design) was designed in Feb 2005 by me, and was also the result of modification following comments from many members. It generally features a 'chinese historical theme' inline with the subject of CHF. Certain 3 kingdoms graphics artwork, dragon design were fused into the graphics design of CHF.

The overall graphics and skin was designed/edited using Photoshop with some chinese graphics scanned from photos or extracted from the internet.

The most impressive graphic is that of top logo of CHF, a large 780x200 pix graphic, which gives a strong image of Chinese Imperial Power and Ancient Chinese military that dominates chinese history.

Some members might prefer a darker skin, but I have not yet created a dark skin (partly because I still prefer a light skin). Blue is always my favourite color, and as such I've used it as the main color of CHF. Light color gives people a sense of brightness and you are able to stay awaked coming to CHF.

I plan to learn Freehand in the future so as to create more chinese artwork. Of course, my graphics design is still not as good as our master artist such as Lord Yoda or Sephodwyrm, who can sketch, design and create nice chinese Artwork. CHF is merely the result of my playing with colors and editing in Adobe Photoshop, coupled with my sense of aesthestic view, and I hope all of you like it.

In your opinion, how would you rate the skin/graphics design of CHF?

I like the current color scheme. It is very easy on the eyes. Dark back grounds is actually tough to read.

[kaiselin]

I like the current color scheme. It is very easy on the eyes. Dark back grounds is actually tough to read.

I agree 100%
Love the color and the design.Very pleasing and easy to read.

[Solid_Snake]

Agree with the two above.
Fantastico.

[chinaking]

The graphics design is excellent..

[HappyHistorian]

I find the graphic design aesthetically pleasing!

[MattW]

I voted excellent, though i'd love to see abit of modern history reflected in the banner

[KLdome]

I wonder how the age of participants correlates with style.

[Korin]

2013 design rocks, it's easy to navigate.