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Re:Nah Seriously! Who designs the YC startups websites? Lovi... by jsjenkins168 on Monday August 06, 2007 @12:27PM (#39795)
And dont stray too far from traditional design conventions, or you could end up like Weber's new supercar and people will want to throw up when they see your work:

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/04/top-gear-crowns-weber-sup...

Re:Nah Seriously! Who designs the YC startups websites? Lovi... by pg on Monday August 06, 2007 @09:23PM (#39959)
Ouch. That's like a distillation of all that's wrong with the latest batch of BMWs.

The problem is not that they strayed from conventions. The problem with that car is that it's fugly.

Re:Nah Seriously! Who designs the YC startups websites? Lovi... by rms on Monday August 06, 2007 @09:32PM (#39963)
"the shape allows the car to reach 62 MPH in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 240 MPH"

People also thought the Aeron was ugly when it came out...

Re:Nah Seriously! Who designs the YC startups websites? Lovi... by Goladus on Tuesday August 07, 2007 @10:03AM (#40062)
I wonder how it handles?
Re:Nah Seriously! Who designs the YC startups websites? Lovi... by pg on Monday August 06, 2007 @09:34PM (#39964)
shape -> engine
Re:Nah Seriously! Who designs the YC startups websites? Lovi... by jsjenkins168 on Monday August 06, 2007 @11:46PM (#39987)
Hah yeah, apparently they drank a bit too much from Chris Bangle's "flame styling" cup. Believe it or not, the back is even worse...