When I developed the web site for the authors of the Video Game Law Book, I had to work within the limitations of the theme and the lack of full customization abilities (translation: no access to CSS files). Making a header and homepage image was the primary way to make this web site their own without too many visual bells and whistles.

For the header, I created a subtle pattern made up of binary code spelling out “Video Game Law Book” with some dividers to add a little colored contrast. This was so that the design wouldn’t distract from the site’s title:

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As for the homepage, I came up with a joystick morphing into the scales of justice illustrated comic book style for a Pop Art type of effect. Colorful and eye-catching without it overwhelming the entire site for the user:

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