Google Goes Gray With New Design Test

Over the weekend Google began testing a new design for the search results. A nice number of people are seeing the new design test, although I am not.

R Edward @ rocknrolla.com emailed me screen shots over the weekend of the design. Here is a picture of the search results page:

I should note, on this test, the Google home page is missing the search button and the I'm feeling lucky button.

Here is a video of someone using the new design:

So far, most people I know do not like the grayed out version of Google.

Forum discussion at Google Blogoscoped Forums and WebmasterWorld.

Update: It is now official, more details at over here.