The top part of the homepage now features breaking news and a large picture of the day, which links to a multimedia section with video interviews.

The general presentation has become more picture-driven, with pictures running through the whole page, for most stories.

“The Guardian design philosophy values function first and aesthetics second, but you will also notice a fresh look, with new typography and a more varied colour palette,” wrote Mark Porter, the Guardian’s creative editor.

Perhaps a good sign for the overall redesign to come, most comments to Porter’s posting were positive, a rather unusual occurrence in the wake of a redesign.

For full details, read Mark Porter’s explanations in the Guardian link.

Source: Brand Republic - Guardian