One of the primary concepts of modern web design is the separation of style and content. For many years when table layouts, tags and inline attributes likeroamed the web, it was impossible to disconnect the two; but, with the advent of stylesheets, separation it became an achievable goal.

I have spent years advocating building web sites that render legibly when stylesheets were turned off: because it is how some mobile browsers or antiquated browsers will render the site; because many people require accessible website that can be rendered by text-reading browsers; because it just seemed like the right thing to code.

Many web designers agree, or will at least say they do. But one day a year, we all are asked to prove it. For 24 hours we, the site owners, are asked to turn off their stylesheets and show the world if truly all that’s left is content. That’s CSS Naked Day, and that’s today.

So, this is what my site looks like naked or sans-design. All the stylistic elements, from color to typography to background imagery, all contained in the CSS, have been turned off. If you think its hideous looking, you are right, but you were able to read it. (You’re already through fourth paragraph), and that’s what counts.

The stylized version will be back tomorrow, until then, enjoy the naked version of Robleto.com, and click here to learn more about CSS Naked Day.