The main page drew me in so much when i first came across the Nexus... It was like finding this incredible hidden and secret world...


Much Peace and Happiness

Been visiting for years and still pause for a few seconds to look at the inspiring image!

I think the image is fascinating but the lettering is off-putting and considering the talent here I'm sure something better could be put together, it could still incorporate parts from the original. I don't think there wouldn't be any harm in having a try and a vote at least.

I definitely say keep the image. Every time I look at it I get a rush of the feelings that I had back in 08 when I first stumbled across this forum.

The front page is perfect if you do not like it then use this link to set your bookmark and you will never have to see it. Its that easy

I think the front page is a pretty awesome image. The first time I saw it I spent a few nice minutes savoring every little part of it.

That said, and eye candy aside, I think that the direction the Nexus has right now as a community, with the EU tag and the growing outlook of reliable information, research and analysis, maybe makes the front page incomplete or a little obsolete. Not that I think that we require suggesting science in the front page, but looking at the forum contents I kind of miss it. If we want it to reflect what's inside, that is.

And for me it's not a matter of respectability... very respectable books or movies have used sensationalist covers and posters, not necessarily agreeing with their content, to capture people's attention or for simple artistic sake. But most people that sees the image will be sold already because they come looking for information they know they can find, or to share something they need to share, so it would make more sense to me if the picture was also illustrating one essential main line of the Nexus such as research, chemistry or botany. That might also contribute a little to correctly set the mind of new users before they start posting.

I think this site is about DMT/Psychedelics, not about Hyperspace, if you know what I mean.

But it's true that many people (including me) bypass it, so maybe we can afford to keep the eye candy even if it is not the ideal cover imo, practically speaking.

I was just thinking that didnt Trav say he removed the original banner from the banner cycle because it had copyright issues cos it had some images from the art-section? So doesn't the same apply to the frontpage and the fun-section then aswell? Also if you go to the "files" or "about"-section you can still see the old banner there.. also these sections dont look as professional as the rest of the nexus (the font or the menu on the left) so they could be redesigned too.

Anyways, I quickly made a few example illustrations to show like what I meant with the collab idea, like each link-section of the silver ball would have nexian art on its surface and it would become more clear when the mouse hovers over it.. and the art would be something fitting like files -> a cosmic library or forum -> entities communicating and so on .. and same with the fun-section example, it would have nexian art on the middle portal when the mouse hovers over the buttons.

Don't shoot me yet just throwing ideas in the air.. I know nothings been decided yet and in the end it's all up to Trav. But just thinking out loud here, and conceptualizing stuff on paper helps me think...

(and Orion, the scripting part would be easy, the hard part is trying to top the awesomeness of the current graphic.. close to impossible.. but not impossible)

WOAH, NICE!! tha artwork is AMAZING!

The main page graphic triggered some sort of memory recollection for me during my first visit, although at that point I had no information about DMT, nor hyperspace. A sensation that this is what I've been looking for, that I've finally found it. Memories from childhood dreams invaded me when I saw the old banner as well, it was like instantly reliving dreams I had as a kid. I am very grateful for that, for it was the seed that catalyzed my current relationship with the world and myself.

I don't necessarily feel that the home graphic needs to change, but I want to congratulate you, daedaloops, for the drawings you contributed to this thread. The octopus looks and feels very personal, has a subtle knowledge inspiring quality in my eyes. For your first drawing, the first thought that comes to (my) mind is: hyperspace badge. That's just as preposterous and ironic as it gets. Just like...hmm, maybe...DMT?

i love and adore the front page.. though i do agree with others that some things could change a bit. personally i would love to see some more tribal/divine/godhead kinda vibes .. but thats just me and i understand the dmt experience is differen't for everyone and has different meanings. i vote for at least having a go and if the old one still tops them in the opinion of the majority then so be it.. or vice verca. at least change the font

amazing work daedaloops! the first one has such an ayahuasca vibe.. the middle of it reminds me of the logo of sick sad world off daria

Spot on!

It needs to be replaced with non-copyrighted art and your idea about an art collaboration sounds like gold, so hereby I give the go-ahead on this new path to replace the old main page image.

I really like your two starting points btw!

About the other sections: they need to be changed as well, actually the whole 'site' part will need to be redesigned and the new banners are a start for that as well. I only need more time to work this all out and I hope to have that time again in November this year.


Kind regards,

The Traveler

I really like the elephant.... thats about it.

Really though I never see the front page as I always type in the forum extension, but I don't think changing it would cause any harm other than keeping things fresh.

I like the idea of a chrysanthemum style image, as if to replicate the entry into the zone and to me it symbolises birth which... is nice

Wow wasn't expecting to hear that, this is exciting news! I mean it sucks to see the old one go but if it has to go then it has to go. But I think change is good, and challenges are fun.

I don't really know how to proceed from here tho. I guess this kind of a collab project would need a sort of project leader who would pick 4-8 artists and assign them tasks. I have the leadership skills of a 5-year-old, and I hate to assign people cos it feels a bit elitist... so if there's any volunteers to take the lead that would be cool. If not, then I dunno I guess I could just start a project thread in the art section and hope that things will roll from there..

(lol rjb, yea the center of the first sketch does look like a badge, it would definitely not stay like that... anyway those were just examples, they would need to be approximately 100x better to compete with the current graphic)

This is totally true. I think the front page associates us with a particular social group which we probably want to move away from. It doesn't express who we are really... We ultimately wish for respect and recognition within wider society, and even though most of us would think that street graffiti is a great idea, it seriously categorizes us. Time that we matured the front page maybe? Something that emphasises our science-y side?

I always find that people will pay more attention to anything that can show evidence gained through scientific research. Science speaks to most people, and I guess it is those people we need to show the truth to.

Much love,
Sally xx

EDIT: oops! My apologies, I didn't see the whole second page of comments to this thread! Love the ideas deadaloops, they are quite nice!

Awesome work as always! Way to get this thing going.

Very nice! Love your style.



I would love to contribute to this. I was blown away by your banner collaboration with Guyomech and don't want to miss out this time around. I think the project could definitely use it's own thread in the art section. I have some project management experience and wouldn't mind taking the lead, but I don't want to be presumptuous. If no one else wants it though...

Actually speaking of volunteering there's a way to make this work without the need for a leader .. cos I guess having a leader makes it kinda rigid.. and artists are a species that dont really like to be ordered around lol.. So here's what I had in mind:

I'd make like a thread, and I'd list the 8 links and describe a bit the themes that they should have, and then any artists who feel like "ok, these themes are my specialty" would report in that he/she starts to work on this particular link. Then it's assigned to him/her and then the others can pick from the rest of the links. First come first served. And then everyone would just work on their artwork on their own time, no stress.

So cool atleast Nils is in (love your stuff too btw!), and I have a feeling the people who feel the call for this know who they are and will report in...

I dunno does that sound fine?

edit: hmm I don't really know who I'm asking so yeah I guess I'll just start the thread in the next few days..

I especially like that first image loops! Keep em coming.

^ Agreed.

You are in tune with the community tastes, daedaloops

If I had to choose users for art work, I know I'd pick you, MelCat and Guyomech for sure. So keep them coming.