When we decided to redesign our site, I had a simple goal in mind - I wanted to wow the visitors.  Whether they liked it or not was a secondary question (when creating something that wows, you're bound to ew some people).  I wanted our visitors to come to the site, and say wow, this looks unique.  The result of our redesign effort is before you, and I really like it (and hope you do as well.)
 
Since we've redeisgned the site, we've also entered a great many CSS contests.  Like on CSSElite, we're currently ranked #17 in their Best of the Best category.
 
Today, we've also found out that Noupe which is a very prestegiuos online hang-out spot for web designers and developers has featured our site in their latest articles - 20 Vital Techniques & Best Practices for Effective Design We're under technique 15 - Collage Elements. 
 
It's a great honor for us so thanks, Noupe.
 
P.S. I would have liked to be featured under grunge ;)