So you want to know about Skinny Layouts?
Skinny layouts are one of the hottest things to hit the layout designer world. They usually have tiny miniature modules that are less than half of the size of original sized layouts. It is important to note that they are amazingly wonderful for organization purposes. The small modules force you to keep everything clean and concise, instead of misplaced.
Why would anyone want a layout that is all scrunched up and hard to read? Because its clean. Some people prefer to have tiny organized text, versus large glaring text and modules. Skinny layouts make it easy for people who like organization, to keep things organized. Sure you might not be able to read the 6 to 8 point font, but at least its not overwhelmingly huge text either. Skinny layouts are often seen as “scene” and “fashionable”. Trendy people flock for these layouts, and love using them!
Who makes these layouts? The same people that make all of the other layouts across the globe. They are designed for people obsessed with small things and organization. Skinny layout designers find these easier to make, thus being able to create more in a shorter period of time. Skinny layout creators also love cute things. They will usually be decorated with chibi characters, hearts, stars, stripes, and generally happy themes. Girls are usually seen with skinny layouts on their profile pages, because of the cute factor.
There are a few downsides to using a skinny layout, but they are dominated by the positive aspects. Some people like to add a lot of graphics and flash objects to their page, but skinny layouts do not allow that without the modules overflowing. Make sure you use lots of previews before submitting the final save. This can save you the trouble of deleting and revising things. If you want to use a lot of information on your page, its easy to just create a simple skinny layout dropdown menu. These make the information compact and organized.
Skinny layouts can be downloaded or “copied and pasted” from almost any website. My favorite is probably Createblog.com and looking for individual designers. Individual designers often offer better options and choices than just “mainstream” ones. Createblog offers tons of free options! Just ask around, a lot of designers are willing to create slim line layouts and for all of your skinny layout needs!
Closing Comments
Online social networking sites are always being modified to allow customization. The default pages are generally boring, and a Skinny Layout can really vamp things up. Get creative and have fun!
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