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SB Graphic · 07-10-2005, 17:07

Hi im working on redesigning my portfolio i would appreciate any ideas and feedback you could give, thxs

OLD VERSION:
http://www.simon-barclay.com

NEW VERSION IN PROGRESS:
http://barkus.f2s.com/sbnew

adras · 07-10-2005, 17:14

I like the color scheme, but I think that the latest work section should also be on the left, looks kind of alienated on the right there.

Also the background color of for the links (link goes here) shouldn't be white looks awful, make it dark gray like the rest of the site (same for the login form background).

Cheers.

briljant oranje · 07-10-2005, 17:25

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Originally Posted by adras

I like the color scheme, but I think that the latest work section should also be on the left, looks kind of alienated on the right there.

Also the background color of for the links (link goes here) shouldn't be white looks awful, make it dark gray like the rest of the site (same for the login form background).

Cheers.

I'm with adras - put your latest work as the first thing people will see.

pat · 07-10-2005, 21:20

like this new one, seems like your style's matured.

SB Graphic · 08-10-2005, 06:26

thxs for all the feedback, i agree with adras it does look much better having the sides the same color as the rest of the design, at the sec im having difficulty striking a mix between tackyness and contrast on where my name is on the header, the green may be to over powering?

Yeah your right pat it has, i did that old version way back in Januarary of this year since then alots happened and ive learnt alot more, so its about time i got round to doing a new design for it

SB Graphic · 09-10-2005, 18:43

well ive finished it, any improvements or problems you see please share thxs

http://www.simon-barclay.com

briljant oranje · 09-10-2005, 18:52

I'd get rid of the testimonials.

that's just my personal opinion - i really fucking hate testimonials, they just seem really self-congratulatory and for want of a better word, 'wanky'.

and i'm not sure, but i think someone else is using 'your new designer'.

site is easy to get round and work is fine though.

just noticed - get rid of the direct paypal link. it's like begging but not as honest.

pgo · 09-10-2005, 22:06

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Originally Posted by briljant oranje

and i'm not sure, but i think someone else is using 'your new designer'.

That would be seen.to - www.yournewdesigner.com

emil · 10-10-2005, 04:15

Yeah, nice. Still you need to make your nav a list. Plus I am a non-native English speaker but you do have some spelling/grammar mistakes.

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Anyway, better. You definitely are headed the right way.

SB Graphic · 10-10-2005, 04:56

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Originally Posted by pgo

That would be seen.to - www.yournewdesigner.com

Damn lol, that was pretty catchy to ill have a rethink then

Yeah im going to have to have a check through the whole site for spelling im not the best at it, one prob ive seen is that for some reason things on the layour change now and again for some reason i dont why but like some of the thumbnails will be in different locations etc... i can i chnage that so they stay where there meant to be. thxs.

pgo · 10-10-2005, 05:02

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Originally Posted by emilpaun

Plus I am a non-native English speaker but you do have some spelling/grammar mistakes.

Yes, those are grammatical errors - shouldn't have the apostrophes.

Limbo · 10-10-2005, 08:01

turn off the annoying spaz enducing blinker. Like the overall design - keep the testimonials on a separate page - no need to have it as permanent content - I'd have a recent work pix list, flash anim or contact details in that space....

d3mcfadden · 11-10-2005, 00:53

Site does not vaildate at XHTML 1.0, I would remove the huge image link to the validator until it is indeed valid.

SB Graphic · 11-10-2005, 04:56

damn i see it, it was but the content news system is now giving problems.

d3mcfadden · 11-10-2005, 11:16

only 3 errors, shouldn't be hard to fix

Dusteh · 11-10-2005, 11:40

I really like it.. my only comment would be that I don't like the way the left and right content panels just stop, and the white continues on below them. Would a tiled background sort that out?

Or maybe you love the way they stop, in which case ignore me

Dusteh · 11-10-2005, 11:41

oh and your gallery seems to break the layout in IE6.

07-10-2005, 17:07	#1 (permalink)
SB Graphic Student Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newport Posts: 99	New portfolio design in progress Hi im working on redesigning my portfolio i would appreciate any ideas and feedback you could give, thxs OLD VERSION: http://www.simon-barclay.com NEW VERSION IN PROGRESS: http://barkus.f2s.com/sbnew

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adras Zły Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,149	I like the color scheme, but I think that the latest work section should also be on the left, looks kind of alienated on the right there. Also the background color of for the links (link goes here) shouldn't be white looks awful, make it dark gray like the rest of the site (same for the login form background). Cheers. __________________ Be Crisp (tm)

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pat jorge regula Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: B'ham/Leeds Posts: 5,154	like this new one, seems like your style's matured. __________________

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08-10-2005, 06:26	#5 (permalink)
SB Graphic Student Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newport Posts: 99	thxs for all the feedback, i agree with adras it does look much better having the sides the same color as the rest of the design, at the sec im having difficulty striking a mix between tackyness and contrast on where my name is on the header, the green may be to over powering? Yeah your right pat it has, i did that old version way back in Januarary of this year since then alots happened and ive learnt alot more, so its about time i got round to doing a new design for it

09-10-2005, 18:43	#6 (permalink)
SB Graphic Student Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newport Posts: 99	well ive finished it, any improvements or problems you see please share thxs http://www.simon-barclay.com

09-10-2005, 18:52	#7 (permalink)
briljant oranje Keep it foolish yeah? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not Leeds Posts: 579	I'd get rid of the testimonials. that's just my personal opinion - i really fucking hate testimonials, they just seem really self-congratulatory and for want of a better word, 'wanky'. and i'm not sure, but i think someone else is using 'your new designer'. site is easy to get round and work is fine though. just noticed - get rid of the direct paypal link. it's like begging but not as honest.

10-10-2005, 08:01	#12 (permalink)
Limbo Another turn. Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,021	turn off the annoying spaz enducing blinker. Like the overall design - keep the testimonials on a separate page - no need to have it as permanent content - I'd have a recent work pix list, flash anim or contact details in that space....

11-10-2005, 00:53	#13 (permalink)
d3mcfadden Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: - Posts: 694	Site does not vaildate at XHTML 1.0, I would remove the huge image link to the validator until it is indeed valid.

11-10-2005, 04:56	#14 (permalink)
SB Graphic Student Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newport Posts: 99	damn i see it, it was but the content news system is now giving problems.

11-10-2005, 11:16	#15 (permalink)
d3mcfadden Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: - Posts: 694	only 3 errors, shouldn't be hard to fix

11-10-2005, 11:40	#16 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,413	I really like it.. my only comment would be that I don't like the way the left and right content panels just stop, and the white continues on below them. Would a tiled background sort that out? Or maybe you love the way they stop, in which case ignore me

11-10-2005, 11:41	#17 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,413	oh and your gallery seems to break the layout in IE6.

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