<p>As @FranckDernoncourt has pointed out there's a lot of wasted space at the top with this new layout. That's mainly due to the banner which contains just a link to our home page (an icon together with the name of the site) &amp; a mystery graphic:</p>

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<p>Stack Overflow has a neater layout; with no banner at all, &amp; the link to the home page on the top bar, in the left-hand corner:
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<p>My suggestion's that we could have the same layout as SO, roughly like this:</p>

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<p>This would be more consistent, &amp; provide a permanent reminder of what site you're currently on (because the banner disappears as you scroll down). It would also resolve the issue raised by @MartijnWeterings of Meta's not being clearly distinguished from the main site. If we want a link to Stack Exchange home page too, there's plenty of space in the left column.</p>
