Unofficial Design Challenge: Network Layout

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Unofficial Design Challenge: Network Layout

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Hey all! This is my current network layout in question, interactive at http://network.withinmyworld.org/:
Image It was a great centered design when I had less links, but now that the network has expanded (and will expand more in the coming year), I need a new, more organized, and flexible look. Problem? Can't seem to come up with one, despite months of trying.

So, I'll throw this out here for an unofficial "Amassment design challenge"--how would you lay out this information differently? Post screenshots, demos, brainstorming, etc.!
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Re: Unofficial Design Challenge: Network Layout

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What about not having the main sections (Basic info, etc.) in columns but rather in rows, and then the links under each category in columns? If I am explaining myself (if not I can make a mockup)
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Hmmm...

(I am amazed you put your LinkedIn there. I wouldn't want my real name associated with my hobbies in any way!)
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@Dubs: I thiiiink I get what you're saying, but a mockup would most likely ensure it. Having a serious case of "morning brain" over here, LOL

@Nyx: yeah, I was kinda on the fence about including any of my social media links at first, but this is my one and only domain, so it's really the only thing I have online where prospective webdesign employers will be able to see all the types of work I've done over the years. Plus, I'm pretty proud of the sites I have up and don't mind if people IRL know what I geek out about ^_^
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Image Something like this. And good morning to you! XD
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CuriousLittleBird wrote:@Nyx: yeah, I was kinda on the fence about including any of my social media links at first, but this is my one and only domain, so it's really the only thing I have online where prospective webdesign employers will be able to see all the types of work I've done over the years. Plus, I'm pretty proud of the sites I have up and don't mind if people IRL know what I geek out about ^_^
I see! An excellent point. Writing and translating is my life, but given what I write most of the time... yeah, no one needs to know :P
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@Nyx: LOL yeah there are a feeeew links I haven't included for reasons, XD!!

@Dubs: OOO that is COOL! Helps it look lots less cluttered already! (And with that setup, I could make the layout centered horizontally but not vertically, and it would still look good--less work for me XD)
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Image Here's what I came up with for the "newish" network look! Thank you for the inspiration, Dubs! :D :D :D *high five*
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The new look is great!! :D
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@Lethe: thank you! :D (yay for random bursts of energy to do things XD)
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