Homepage sketch

[shiffman]

It could change, like with p5js.org? I think some version of the pointillism example might work best?

[scottwooden]

Pointilism would be really cool, something that's kind of subtle, perhaps use the yellow with some opacity. I guess it depends on the density of the sketch and how distracting it is. Happy to try a load of examples for this.

[shiffman]

Totally agree, feel free to try anything and I will do the same hopefully soon. I like the current sketch but it isn't right for the LP book I think.

[shiffman]

I've got something new for now. . . not sure I love it, but I think I at least like it better than the flocking? Perhaps it should be subtler.

[dpentecost]

Like it, but it borders on my pet peeve in design - black letters on red (or orange) and vice versa. Very hard for some eyes to read. This is not as bad as some I've seen. For me, quick legibility is paramount.

[shiffman]

Thanks for the feedback @dpentecost. Just to clarify, did you look at the page and run the sketch or are you commenting specifically on the screenshot? (I realize they are the same thing.) Do you find the page legible before the sketch begins? Does having mouse control over what it is drawing help?

I'm sure I can make it more subtle and/or constrain the colors to not block out the text.

[dpentecost]

Just looked at the screenshot. I'll try the page.

[dpentecost]

Ah, yes. Nice. Fun!

[scottwooden]

Made a few little tweaks, I think the darker colours are a little harsh, so kept it with the yellow and orange. Also adjust alpha a little. Another suggestion, is there a way perhaps that it dissipates over time, and perhaps pulls to the right in a subtle way. Best way I can describe this is kind of smoke on a very light breeze just pulling left. That might work? Then the important content will after a while still be in focus.

[shiffman]

Yes, this is an excellent idea. I can try to work on that.