[joey]

My current project is a one page portfolio/bio. I'm following a strict grid layout, and trying to make sure that it's simplicity isn't too simple (as in: boring). Oh ya, no tables here (unlike my previous grid site).

What does everyone think?

[EDIT: link removed]

[hawken]

nice

would work better with a photo of the dude and one font size up.

the font is a little small, use your print knowledge

[joey]

Originally Posted by hawken

nice

would work better with a photo of the dude and one font size up.

the font is a little small, use your print knowledge

Ah fine.
Thanks.

[jthomas]

So much to read. I guess I'd go with quick bullet points and some headings over text so I can scan and read about what I want in the order I want. I like the design though.

[mx]

bit boring imo.

A photo of the dude would definately help

[pat]

love it. Nice logo too.

[joey]

Originally Posted by jthomas

So much to read. I guess I'd go with quick bullet points and some headings over text so I can scan and read about what I want in the order I want. I like the design though.

Thanks for the input. Yeah, it's a lot of copy. Unfortunately it was already professionally written, and he doesn't want it to be much shorter. I'm sure though that people, who are interested in his company, will find time to read it though.

Originally Posted by max h

bit boring imo

Yeah, I know. Simplicity, professionalism, and creativity were all standards for this design. It can be fairly difficult to utilize all three and still finish with something that isn't at all boring to some people. All in all, I think I used all three resources fairly well. But, that's just me.

Originally Posted by pat

love it. Nice logo too.

Why thank you.

[bender]

I like it, very printey.
It's practically begging for a picture of the guy somewhere there, though.
Perhaps a small thumbnail.

edit: and the font size is fine by me

[joey]

Originally Posted by bender

I like it, very printey.
It's practically begging for a picture of the guy somewhere there, though.
Perhaps a small thumbnail.

edit: and the font size is fine by me

Thanks! I had already played with the font size, and well, above that size it requires scrolling on most monitors (which 99% of the time isn't bad) and it just seemed too big.

I'll probably end up keeping it at the same size.

[Megaton Cat]

Too much reading and too little imagery to be honest, but then again, I'm just lazy. I know it's the portfolio of a consultant and not a stunt man, but does it have to be that boring? Maybe you can cut out the left 1/3 of the text and replace with some kind of image? Dunno, looks like a self-promotional newspaper article at the moment.

Otherwise, looks professional enough to do the job.

[pgo]

I think it's lovely. Classy, elegant, and so on.

However, if this person is a real estate consultant, shouldn't there be some graphic cue as to that fact? I don't necessarily mean house pictures, but something visual that will alert the user immediately that "this site has something to do with real estate."

Maybe a subtle (desaturated, low-contrast) background image under everything and a small portrait inside the content.

Just a thought.

EDIT: Also, doing justified text on the web is usually a bad idea as you don't have as much control. Maybe take the font size up just a notch, increase the line-height/leading a bit and left-align everything?

[Larixk]

looks nice but try to make the text more easily scanable.

[u982744]

This brings me to a question:

Is there a way to make text flow automatically into 2 or 3 columns in html?

I have been wondering about this recently as it would make a lot of sense for the ever-widening standard monitor resolution. Especially for websites that don't have a real need for sidebars etc to fill some of that width. In this example I see each column has just manually been put into its own div.

[chazthetic]

one way you could make the copy much less daunting is to break it into 3 sections each a column long. that way you can label them whatever, and break it into manageable chunks.

Other than that, it's a super clean and nice site. I like it.

[joey]

Originally Posted by chazthetic

one way you could make the copy much less daunting is to break it into 3 sections each a column long. that way you can label them whatever, and break it into manageable chunks.

Other than that, it's a super clean and nice site. I like it.

That is an option. But the way it is written, there are no appropriate areas for headings for three different columns.

I'll definitely see what I can do about NOT having the text be justified. Thanks for the comments everyone.

[hawken]

Originally Posted by u982744

This brings me to a question:

Is there a way to make text flow automatically into 2 or 3 columns in html?

no

BTW the font is still too small. You wouldn't get away with it in print so why would you get away with it on the web? Considering I don't want to lick my monitor to read the profile, print it out and hold it as far away as your screen is from your face, can you read it?

[doodler]

404?

[joey]

Updated link

[Mr Fred]

for someone who talks babbles on about print not being dead and having an understanding you erally need to look at

1. why are you paragraphs justified?
2. spacing between /

honestly theres nothing there so you dont need to keep posting it until there is.

[Limbo]

Originally Posted by Mr Fred

why are your paragraphs justified?

Agreed. IMO web text should never be justifyied - if you can't control the type at a granular level (on line kerning and tracking) then you may as well just accept and enjoy the rag.