Marki
March 15th, 2007
ikram_zidane
This theme will probably prove to be quite popular, as it has a modern, grungy feel. A hybrid, 3 column theme, it features the most recent post in the left most column, with a list of previous entries below that. The right portion of the theme is split into 2 more columns, one with categories, and another for archives (though this can be modified with one caveat - the headings for those two columns are images, so unless you are proficient with Photoshop or Gimp, you will not have the same type headings). Below those two columns is an “about” section that spans the width of the above 2 columns. A search box rounds out the page.
As mentioned, it has that “distressed” feel, with a grayish header, dark background for the bulk of the design, and a contrasting blue footer, all which use images, so again, customization may be limited. I would say the navigation in the header is lacking, however as this was designed for as specific site, then made available, the nav bar may have been originally customized. I’d still like to see a little more prominence or style however. Also worth note is that it’s fixed width, however not with 800px or lower monitors in mind. All in all though, it’s definitely a notch above of the cookie cutter themes that seem to be released on daily basis these day.