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Re:Ask HN: examples of 'bare bones' designs/interfaces on Sunday January 16, 2011 @03:53PM (#2110204)
Even though they are bare bones, they still require some design knowledge to be very successful. The usage of typographic hierarchy and grids can be seen in all of them - some more successful than others.

Being simple is just as hard as creating more 'fancy' objects, I would suggest having a look into swiss design/ new international style where your sure to be inspired and help see just how people use layouts and typography to create simple designs which work.

Re:Ask HN: Rate my free group texting service with public API on Wednesday December 22, 2010 @06:36PM (#2032916)
Service sounds fantastic, can't wait to see more progress on it!

Also suggestion - I think the design could use some work, have you considered making the grey footer abit bit lighter so there is better contrast with your links?

I would also create real text on your page, for example the "free text messaging groups for friends, family, colleagues" could easily be in text rather than a .gif

Keep up the good work!