Last Tuesday we launched an update to Zynga.com. Scott the blog master has been after me to post about it ever since — so it’s time to put down my mouse, stop designing, and start writing!

Our goals for the redesign were straight-forward: make our site easier to use, better looking and a whole lot more fun. In my opinion, our design leads on the project, Chris and Henry, nailed it!

Here are a few things you’ll notice about the new site:

• Zinga’s tail wags! OK, so it’s tiny and easy to overlook, but once you notice it, you can’t stop looking. At least I can’t. For hours. It’s like pixilated crack. Maybe you have more self-control than I do…
• White is the new black! The new site is brighter and lighter. While I’m sure there are a couple of neo-goth vampire lovers who’ll miss the darkness of the old site, I’m guessing that most folks will appreciate the fresh air and sunshine of the new site.
• It’s easier to find and get to our games. The games are grouped by network, so, for example, if you’re a MySpace-only kind of gamer, you can filter the list down to just the MySpace games. Just click on the “Games” link in the header.
• We’ve got a killer new spotlight. Check out the awezome tranzition effect that Chriz developed. How cool iz that?
• Our job listings are much easier to scan, so please check out the jobs section. If you’re the kind of person who cares enough about Zynga to slog through five bullets worth of my writing, you’ve got the kind of grit and tenacity we’re looking for.
• Did I mention Zinga’s tail? I’m still staring…

There’s more, but suffice it to say that if you dig under the hood, you’ll notice tons of little improvements to the site. Enjoy!

-JC