Google Goes Gray With New Design Test

Jun 20, 2011 - 8:23 am 10 by
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Google Grey DesignOver the weekend Google began testing a new design for the search results. A nice number of people are seeing the new design test, although I am not.

R Edward @ rocknrolla.com emailed me screen shots over the weekend of the design. Here is a picture of the search results page:

Google Gray Search Results

I should note, on this test, the Google home page is missing the search button and the I'm feeling lucky button.

Here is a video of someone using the new design:

So far, most people I know do not like the grayed out version of Google.

Forum discussion at Google Blogoscoped Forums and WebmasterWorld.

Update: It is now official, more details at over here.

 

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