There are some good suggestions here. When I designed my new blog at tom.preston-werner.com I wanted to do it without any images as design elements. When you do

There are some good suggestions here. When I designed my new blog at tom.preston-werner.com I wanted to do it without any images as design elements. When you do this, you really have to pay attention to your text colors and typeface choices. I guess it's a little like losing your sense of sight and your hearing becomes more acute. Designing outside your comfort zone can be a great learning experience.