Theme Instead of a metaphor for a Gen3 site, a theme can work effectively. A theme can be visual or conceptual. A theme can be almost anything. The best are subtle and consistent. Think of storefronts.
Retail stores differentiate themselves by presenting a thematic environment.
Thematic sites are more difficult to create than you might think. You can tell it's all part of one person's site but use of color and design. The Gateway 200 site . Look back to Project 4 for the listing of all of the specific things required for your Home Site.