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Iwaap · 01-02-2004, 21:07

I have gotten the task of designing a website for a carpenter who builds wooden houses. The problem is, I have no ideas. I try to make a design first in Photoshop before doing the site in HTML, but I either end up with something that's too messy and I use to many effects or I end up with something that's just too plain, simple and standard.

I guess I'm more of a coding guy, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, etc, so I think in squares and tables I guess. I'm not able to visualize round shapes and get get unique ideas. That's why I'm asking for some help and a few tips.

The website isn't anything fancy, I mean, there no news and it won't be regular updated. Just a small site with some basic info, pictures of built houses, and contact info. I have attached an image of the current design I have. (The image of the house is just a temp I found on the net). I want it to be simple, but somehow it seems "too simple", you know? As you can see it's very standard and quite frankly boring. I'll appreciate any input.

jon · 02-02-2004, 16:10

Now then.

Something that's too simple isn't a bad thing. If you're using a specific area (e.g. pixel width) then having something behind everything else, especially for those with large screens, can make it look less plain.

e.g. www.yorkdomains.co.uk/various/Iwaap/

Regards,

Jon

Iwaap · 03-02-2004, 10:23

That looks great! I'm not gonna use that exactly because that wouldn't be fair

but I certainly have some ideas after seeing this. It's simple yet there's enough "going on" to not make it boring.

Thanks for taking the time to make the example. It gave me ideas and I got an understanding for simple yet less plain designs.

Thanks for the help!

oli · 03-02-2004, 10:30

I think its a mistake a lot of web design beginners make; they think there needs to be lots of effects and lots going on, hence the drop shadows , bevels etc you see on a lot of amateur sites. When somthing simple can look a lot more appealing.

Mr Fred · 03-02-2004, 10:48

that link dont work

whats the deal.

Brown · 03-02-2004, 11:05

bargain bucket at kfc for only £7.99 - soul food!

lucidcreations · 03-02-2004, 12:11

mmmmm.....I can't im trying my best to get back into shape for my wedding in June *gulp

oli · 03-02-2004, 12:16

you marrying the lucid dancer ?

lucidcreations · 03-02-2004, 12:23

Yeah!

lucidcreations · 03-02-2004, 12:24

that site has really gotta go......

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jon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 9	Now then. Something that's too simple isn't a bad thing. If you're using a specific area (e.g. pixel width) then having something behind everything else, especially for those with large screens, can make it look less plain. e.g. www.yorkdomains.co.uk/various/Iwaap/ Regards, Jon

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Iwaap Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2	That looks great! I'm not gonna use that exactly because that wouldn't be fair but I certainly have some ideas after seeing this. It's simple yet there's enough "going on" to not make it boring. Thanks for taking the time to make the example. It gave me ideas and I got an understanding for simple yet less plain designs. Thanks for the help!

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