Today, Google announced they are rolling out an improved search results page.

However, they seem to have battered it with an ugly stick and made the page very ‘heavy’ (click for larger version):

So again, a few hours’ work, and I’ve created an improved version. Most of my time was spent:

• Removing unnecessary details, such as grey dividing lines and search times (does anyone care any more what fraction of a second a search takes?)
• Improving the spacing between search results
• Improving the design of the left search choices

Here it is (click for larger version):

Feedback welcome, as always.