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wwwjosh · 31-07-2006, 01:01

Hi all,

I'm keen for thoughts on this - both the website and the logo. All criticisms and ideas re: both are appreciated.

Ciao,
~josh

torrentfields · 31-07-2006, 02:41

Hey Josh. First of all, very nice work, nice grasp of colors, layout fluidity, etc.

A few things:
- Try to find a different font for the logo, maybe try using the one for "get online fast!" or I'm not sure if it's the same one just fatter.
- I would take out the text where it says "we pain the web"
- try moving the search box below the header, or inside the nav
- the navigation has WAY too many links, if you need to, try making a hierarchical menu, or just cut down on the number of links

that's all i can think of right now... btw, mind commenting on my post? hehe

lukasarts · 31-07-2006, 03:26

It's a bit too.... blue?

The name and logo indicates a 'splash' of colour. Try and reflect this with the colour scheme.

30equals · 31-07-2006, 06:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by torrentfields

- I would take out the text where it says "we pain the web"

hehe, i pain the web! watch out.

ash140 · 31-07-2006, 06:39

Like it has been said before I think the only problems are colour and the navigation get them all grouped together and have drop down menus.

Narate · 31-07-2006, 07:16

Loose the logo off every button and de clutter your layout. Lighten up your type as its too heavy and if it hasnt been said a million times before only use 8-10 words per line.

The logo is pretty awful, so I would get rid and just use a decent typeface if anything

i3lance · 31-07-2006, 07:33

Nice site, however I do agree with Lucasarts on the colour suggestion though and the logo could be a bit more "creative".

.Ryan · 31-07-2006, 07:36

http://www.pixeleden.net/

the curve around the content is straight copy and pasted from there, I know it's only small, just makes me wonder, did you take anything else?

Unless you own PixelEden, but why would you need two portfolios lol.

Onje · 31-07-2006, 09:23

Looks like you have a double space between Welcome to websplash...!?

d*d · 31-07-2006, 10:08

I don't think your a leading web design company, the design is competent at best, but looks like you don't quite have an eye for detail, it doesn't hang together well - it needs another colour and it looks more like it's aimed at kids than business desicion makers

fetusface · 31-07-2006, 10:15

I agree with most of the other posts. This is a well designed site It just doesnt reflect a design company properly. It looks allmost like a search portal site. Something the viewer might be scared of. I would also recommend losing the font that you have current for the logo.

stylin328 · 31-07-2006, 10:15

I like the logo illustration. Nice job

Transmogrify · 31-07-2006, 10:22

it's clean and tidy enough but has that "template" look and feel about it. Note i'm not saying it's a template, but it looks like it could be one.

wwwjosh · 02-08-2006, 04:30

Hi all,

Thanks everyone for the feedback. Made some modifications. Ditched the page divider graphic I grabbed from PixelEden (nice pickup on that one, almost forgot where it came from!), and exchanged it for the column divider at same site. It'll do until I come up with something better, so please consider that a placeholder graphic for now. Definately going to go with a menu system. Colours aren't my strong suit. I like grayscale, personally.

Had another chop - here's the update:

More feedback, if you please!

Ciao!

pgo · 02-08-2006, 09:59

I'd lay off on the filters and layer effects. Those glares and "glass" effects are way over the top.

JetBlackNinja · 02-08-2006, 12:06

Still, your 2nd attempt is about 10,000 light years ahead of the first, so congrats!

.Ryan · 02-08-2006, 13:33

For one, stop taking Pixel Edens images.

otherwise the navigation looks alright, maybe only put the little light on hover only.

stylin328 · 02-08-2006, 13:55

The second one is muhc better. I like it alot. nice work.

JetBlackNinja · 02-08-2006, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Ryan

For one, stop taking Pixel Edens images.

otherwise the navigation looks alright, maybe only put the little light on hover only.

He said he was using it as a placeholder and forgot, give him a break.

.Ryan · 02-08-2006, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetBlackNinja

He said he was using it as a placeholder and forgot, give him a break.

I appologize I missed him say that, still takes like 5 seconds to make something like that lol.

31-07-2006, 01:01	#1 (permalink)
wwwjosh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 23	Crit request Hi all, I'm keen for thoughts on this - both the website and the logo. All criticisms and ideas re: both are appreciated. Ciao, ~josh

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wwwjosh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 23	Updated Hi all, Thanks everyone for the feedback. Made some modifications. Ditched the page divider graphic I grabbed from PixelEden (nice pickup on that one, almost forgot where it came from!), and exchanged it for the column divider at same site. It'll do until I come up with something better, so please consider that a placeholder graphic for now. Definately going to go with a menu system. Colours aren't my strong suit. I like grayscale, personally. Had another chop - here's the update: More feedback, if you please! Ciao!

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31-07-2006, 02:41	#2 (permalink)
torrentfields Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 54	Hey Josh. First of all, very nice work, nice grasp of colors, layout fluidity, etc. A few things: - Try to find a different font for the logo, maybe try using the one for "get online fast!" or I'm not sure if it's the same one just fatter. - I would take out the text where it says "we pain the web" - try moving the search box below the header, or inside the nav - the navigation has WAY too many links, if you need to, try making a hierarchical menu, or just cut down on the number of links that's all i can think of right now... btw, mind commenting on my post? hehe

31-07-2006, 03:26	#3 (permalink)
lukasarts Shiv. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 1,110	It's a bit too.... blue? The name and logo indicates a 'splash' of colour. Try and reflect this with the colour scheme.

31-07-2006, 06:39	#5 (permalink)
ash140 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 34	Like it has been said before I think the only problems are colour and the navigation get them all grouped together and have drop down menus.

31-07-2006, 07:16	#6 (permalink)
Narate Royalty™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester (UK) Posts: 3,259	Loose the logo off every button and de clutter your layout. Lighten up your type as its too heavy and if it hasnt been said a million times before only use 8-10 words per line. The logo is pretty awful, so I would get rid and just use a decent typeface if anything

31-07-2006, 07:33	#7 (permalink)
i3lance Read between da lines! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, former Londoner Posts: 844	Nice site, however I do agree with Lucasarts on the colour suggestion though and the logo could be a bit more "creative".

31-07-2006, 07:36	#8 (permalink)
.Ryan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 293	http://www.pixeleden.net/ the curve around the content is straight copy and pasted from there, I know it's only small, just makes me wonder, did you take anything else? Unless you own PixelEden, but why would you need two portfolios lol.

31-07-2006, 09:23	#9 (permalink)
Onje thankyouplease Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 173	Looks like you have a double space between Welcome to websplash...!?

31-07-2006, 10:08	#10 (permalink)
d*d Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,283	I don't think your a leading web design company, the design is competent at best, but looks like you don't quite have an eye for detail, it doesn't hang together well - it needs another colour and it looks more like it's aimed at kids than business desicion makers

31-07-2006, 10:15	#11 (permalink)
fetusface ™™™™™™™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 470	I agree with most of the other posts. This is a well designed site It just doesnt reflect a design company properly. It looks allmost like a search portal site. Something the viewer might be scared of. I would also recommend losing the font that you have current for the logo.

31-07-2006, 10:15	#12 (permalink)
stylin328 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 332	I like the logo illustration. Nice job

31-07-2006, 10:22	#13 (permalink)
Transmogrify Rough Creep Arse™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,894	it's clean and tidy enough but has that "template" look and feel about it. Note i'm not saying it's a template, but it looks like it could be one.

02-08-2006, 09:59	#15 (permalink)
pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,358	I'd lay off on the filters and layer effects. Those glares and "glass" effects are way over the top.

02-08-2006, 12:06	#16 (permalink)
JetBlackNinja Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 34	Still, your 2nd attempt is about 10,000 light years ahead of the first, so congrats!

02-08-2006, 13:33	#17 (permalink)
.Ryan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 293	For one, stop taking Pixel Edens images. otherwise the navigation looks alright, maybe only put the little light on hover only.

02-08-2006, 13:55	#18 (permalink)
stylin328 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 332	The second one is muhc better. I like it alot. nice work.

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