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cssmonkey · 28-02-2007, 15:57

Hi everyone,
I've just joined and thought you folks could give me some constructive criticism on a design for my portfolio site. The two attachements below are of two initial designs I have for my blog page.

I think I've been staring at my monitor for too long cause I just can't decide if there any good?

Suggestions?

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Cheers

nkulmati · 28-02-2007, 16:32

For me, that second one is quite annoying, because it throws at me all those bright blue and bright pink colors on a white background, mixed together with an overly dominating gray gradient on sides.

It is hard on eyes, frankly.

Regards.

Limbo · 28-02-2007, 16:33

looks a bit rushed - and those diagonals aren't retro just yet - so get rid

pgo · 28-02-2007, 16:57

First is much better.

brooks · 28-02-2007, 17:43

The first is nicer out of the two yet that blue is becoming a bit of a tad overused in my opinion, not that i can stop you using a colour.

jmitchell · 28-02-2007, 19:54

Use number 1. Stay Clean.

doodler · 28-02-2007, 22:39

Is this site going to have any graphics? I like the direction so far... but remember how heavy graphics can be on your design, so give us a few if that's how you foresee the content being.

I like the direction but I think you use diagonal lines a bit excessively. Consider removing some of the diagonal backgrounds and I think it will help. The dimensions are also very small -- how do you foresee this scaling on a 1280x1024 or 1680x1050 screen?

(Oh yeah, I like the first one)

amitrampal · 28-02-2007, 22:46

1st one ....try using that monkey....its a good illustration use it wisely.

cssmonkey · 01-03-2007, 04:10

Thanks for the feedback guys I really appreciate your suggestions. I think I 'll try look at possibly using a different colour from the blue and now that it's been pointed out... The diagonals lines are a bit overused.

Cheers folks

Paul · 01-03-2007, 04:17

1st wan fur us man

Mandy Moo · 01-03-2007, 04:26

First 1 for definate. I like the white background and the use of only 1 colour. Also I like the fact the it all fits on the page and you don't have to scroll down.

ross_mcglocness · 01-03-2007, 04:51

Yeah, I agree... just not sure if it's the right colour choice. What is it with these diagonal lines... I'm sick to death of seeing them!

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cssmonkey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 6	i need of your opinion Hi everyone, I've just joined and thought you folks could give me some constructive criticism on a design for my portfolio site. The two attachements below are of two initial designs I have for my blog page. I think I've been staring at my monitor for too long cause I just can't decide if there any good? Suggestions? / Cheers Attached Thumbnails

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28-02-2007, 16:32	#2 (permalink)
nkulmati Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 16	For me, that second one is quite annoying, because it throws at me all those bright blue and bright pink colors on a white background, mixed together with an overly dominating gray gradient on sides. It is hard on eyes, frankly. Regards.

28-02-2007, 16:33	#3 (permalink)
Limbo Baskin' Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,309	looks a bit rushed - and those diagonals aren't retro just yet - so get rid

28-02-2007, 16:57	#4 (permalink)
pgo i'm done, son Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,262	First is much better.

28-02-2007, 19:54	#6 (permalink)
jmitchell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20	Use number 1. Stay Clean.

28-02-2007, 22:39	#7 (permalink)
doodler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 62	Is this site going to have any graphics? I like the direction so far... but remember how heavy graphics can be on your design, so give us a few if that's how you foresee the content being. I like the direction but I think you use diagonal lines a bit excessively. Consider removing some of the diagonal backgrounds and I think it will help. The dimensions are also very small -- how do you foresee this scaling on a 1280x1024 or 1680x1050 screen? (Oh yeah, I like the first one)

28-02-2007, 22:46	#8 (permalink)
amitrampal Pixel Inc. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 71	1st one ....try using that monkey....its a good illustration use it wisely.

01-03-2007, 04:10	#9 (permalink)
cssmonkey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 6	Thanks for the feedback guys I really appreciate your suggestions. I think I 'll try look at possibly using a different colour from the blue and now that it's been pointed out... The diagonals lines are a bit overused. Cheers folks

01-03-2007, 04:17	#10 (permalink)
Paul Junkie[scum] Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: location, location Posts: 1,737	1st wan fur us man

01-03-2007, 04:26	#11 (permalink)
Mandy Moo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 493	First 1 for definate. I like the white background and the use of only 1 colour. Also I like the fact the it all fits on the page and you don't have to scroll down.

01-03-2007, 04:51	#12 (permalink)
ross_mcglocness Tribute Band Guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St. Helens Posts: 104	Yeah, I agree... just not sure if it's the right colour choice. What is it with these diagonal lines... I'm sick to death of seeing them!

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