the *NEW* tdc: online shop and a new look!
Welcome to the new look of The Design Conservative!
The year is young and already things are getting interesting in the world of Palin and politics! Not only are we in the midst of another exciting CPAC conference in Washington, DC, but I decided that my conservative wardrobe needed some updating (more on that below…).
As a result, it seems unlikely that things will slow down anytime soon, so I concluded that there was no time like the present to do a little website revamp! What’s new, you ask? Well, here’s a recap:
GETTING SOCIAL
While the old layout was fine and dandy, it didn’t incorporate some of the extras that seem to add to the social aspect of blogging. This new design is a bit more flexible in that regard. Thus, not only have I added a Twitter thread in the sidebar, but now you can check out some of the other Tumblr blogs I follow. You’ll note that some are political, others are simply tallies of personal interests. In either case, it’s nice to be able to share what others are up to.
CONSERVATIVE FRIENDS AND RESOURCES
Another shortcoming of the previous layout was the inability to add pages to the site. You’ll see that, now, I’ve added a couple of new pages in the title bar. The “Shop” tab is described in more detail below. However, the “Resources” tab links to a page that highlights the blogs of some of the best Conservative commentary and news out there.
Admittedly, the use of a page format is a slightly different approach than the “blogroll” in the sidebar of many other sites. Though these lists are handy, I often find it difficult to scroll through the sites and I typically don’t know what each is all about without clicking through. So, I thought I’d experiment with adding a few of my favorite resources - for various reasons - to a separate page. I may be fighting convention with this tactic, but I hope you will find it useful and easy to navigate.
The “Shop” tab, on the other hand, has to do with a fun new project that brings together my interest in politics and my profession in design…
AN EXCITING NEW VENTURE
Over the last couple of years, as my Conservative views have become more and more solidified, I’ve found it utterly frustrating that so many people in *real* (not online) life are unwilling or unable to express what they believe or listen to what I believe in when it comes to politics.
The United States’ republic was born of debate and discussion and the sharing of disparate views. So, I decided: if my social circle was uncomfortable broaching the subject of politics verbally, perhaps they would be more receptive to reading my thoughts on my t-shirt.
In an attempt to facilitate political conversation in so-called polite company I wanted to start a line of apparel and (eventually) artwork that communicated the values of Conservatism through classic, modern design.
Thus was born a new brand: DC Threads.
In the interest of free speech and showing the world that it’s actually ok to have a conversation about our political views, I hope you’ll check out the site and share it with your friends. And, of course, for the Palinistas among you, there’s a special design, just for you.
A NEW BEGINNING
I hope you enjoy the new look and layout of the site. If you have any comments or feedback, please feel free to share your thoughts! Note: If something is annoying or odd, I may or may not be able to fix it, so don’t get your hopes up… :)
Thanks for visiting and, most importantly, thank you for staying involved and informed!
- tdc
