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Redemption · 02-10-2007, 21:16

I'm looking for some personal opinions on my newest work in progress. This is for a friend of mine and I wanted to receive some feedback on what everyone thinks so far with the header and what I could possibly improve on.

*Click on the image below to view the full preview*

Online Portfolio:
Coroflot - Rick McCaffrey's profile

Thanks, greatly appreciated.
Redemption

Transmogrify · 03-10-2007, 05:33

Not a lot to see so far but what there is looks tidy enough. Not 100% convinced by the serif fonts in the menu and "click here to send" link but aside from that, pretty header so far.

Redemption · 03-10-2007, 06:45

Yea, I agree with you on the Georgia font on the navigation. I wanted to be able to code the navigation easily in CSS styling, so I wanted it to be simple but elegant. Also, with the Click Here to Send, I wanted to do something else to it to add a little spice and give it a better flow but I couldn't think last night. If you have any suggestions on what I could do with that to help it look better, let me know.

Thanks,
Redemption

jthomas · 03-10-2007, 09:31

I think I agree. I might like sans-serif better as well, but it looks like you have a nice work in progress. If your content is laid out nicely, you'll have a decent site.

digipaint · 03-10-2007, 11:22

Don't know about the reflection on the grass...How does that happen?...........

Redemption · 03-10-2007, 13:36

jthomas - Thanks for the feedback. I had a pretty solid idea/concept laid out in my drawings and on the wireframe, so I really believe it'll come out even better than I hoped.

digipaint - lol, I was a little iffy on that part with the reflection showing up in the grass. I know it's not possible, but it's worth a shot though. I wanted to try something a little out of the ordinary. I try to innovate, not imitate. Seriously though, it isn't that horrific is it? *Maybe it's a type of "Web 2.0" grass*

Also, does anyone have any font suggestions for the navigation?
- I'm looking for georgia-type fonts or an elegant but clean font that could be worked into CSS styling. I'm aware of the usual Tahoma, Verdana, Georgia font families, but maybe someone else has a better idea.

Transmogrify · 03-10-2007, 15:20

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Originally Posted by Redemption

digipaint - lol, I was a little iffy on that part with the reflection showing up in the grass. I know it's not possible, but it's worth a shot though. I wanted to try something a little out of the ordinary. I try to innovate, not imitate. Seriously though, it isn't that horrific is it? *Maybe it's a type of "Web 2.0" grass*

I didn't notice it before but now it's been pointed out.. must say, it looks a bit gash. Everything else (bar the serif fonts) is sweet.

Redemption · 03-10-2007, 17:30

Thanks for the comment Trans. I'm going to change the header a little (including removing the reflection and trying something different). I'll definitely give you guys an update when it's complete.

Transmogrify · 03-10-2007, 18:16

yeah well don't try anything too different! I, for one, quite like it as it is! just needs a few small amends and then she's apples.

Redemption · 03-10-2007, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Transmogrify

yeah well don't try anything too different! I, for one, quite like it as it is! just needs a few small amends and then she's apples.

To be honest, I love this the way it is (with of course a few minor alterations), but the client I'm creating this for said that it didn't look "professional" enough. He gave me no preference on color, but said that the blue/green should be removed. So I'm pretty much having to scrap this idea and start all over again. Have to love the freelance scene.

*Actually, I'm going to create the design completely with two different headers. I want to do this for me, because personally, I don't want to completely scrap this concept. I'm going to do two versions for myself and for the client to be used for future portfolio use*

roto · 03-10-2007, 22:40

Is it just me, or does that bloke have a REALLY long arm? It throws it off a bit IMO.

Other than that, it's too bad it's going to be scrapped. Pissy client...

Redemption · 03-10-2007, 23:49

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Originally Posted by roto

Is it just me, or does that bloke have a REALLY long arm? It throws it off a bit IMO.

Other than that, it's too bad it's going to be scrapped. Pissy client...

Yep. You'd be really feeling that way even more if you seen his current site.

Here's his current header to give you an idea of his "standards", lol.

I really wanted to say that I appreciate the comments and all the feedback so far. I'm a new member to this community and I'm glad so far I've had a warm and comfortable experience.

Thanks again guys,
Redemption

Drewry · 04-10-2007, 03:00

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Here's his current header to give you an idea of his "standards", lol.

I think I just threw up.

Transmogrify · 04-10-2007, 06:07

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Originally Posted by Redemption

To be honest, I love this the way it is (with of course a few minor alterations), but the client I'm creating this for said that it didn't look "professional" enough. He gave me no preference on color, but said that the blue/green should be removed. So I'm pretty much having to scrap this idea and start all over again. Have to love the freelance scene.

Hang about.. is he the designer or are you the designer? If you went out for a posh meal and told Anthony Worrell Thompson or Ainsley Harriot that they weren't allowed to use spinach, capers or anchovies in your meal, surely they'd tell you to fuck right off?

Stickman · 04-10-2007, 06:36

But if you went into Burger King and said "no onions", you'd get no onions.

sub · 04-10-2007, 06:40

Burger King (et al) also make shite burgers.

Transmogrify · 04-10-2007, 07:01

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Originally Posted by Stickman

But if you went into Burger King and said "no onions", you'd get no onions.

But does Redemption consider himself to be Burger King or does he see himself more as The Savoy Grill?

d*d · 04-10-2007, 07:39

bad analogy really, even if you had a meal cooked by Ainsley Harriot - you'd get what was stated on the menu and if it tasted shit you'd complain.

experience over time will means that you will get better briefs out of clients to begin with and become better at selling the concepts you creat

roto · 04-10-2007, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Redemption

I really wanted to say that I appreciate the comments and all the feedback so far. I'm a new member to this community and I'm glad so far I've had a warm and comfortable experience.

You just got lucky there in that you didn't post shyte work for review.

Redemption · 04-10-2007, 16:07

lol, roto, I'll make sure to keep that in mind when I submit something on here then.

02-10-2007, 21:16	#1 (permalink)
Redemption Also known as vX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 51	Newest Sleek, Professional Soccer Template I'm looking for some personal opinions on my newest work in progress. This is for a friend of mine and I wanted to receive some feedback on what everyone thinks so far with the header and what I could possibly improve on. Click on the image below to view the full preview Online Portfolio: Coroflot - Rick McCaffrey's profile Thanks, greatly appreciated. Redemption

03-10-2007, 05:33	#2 (permalink)
Transmogrify Rough Creep Arse™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,894	Not a lot to see so far but what there is looks tidy enough. Not 100% convinced by the serif fonts in the menu and "click here to send" link but aside from that, pretty header so far. __________________

03-10-2007, 11:22	#5 (permalink)
digipaint My Brand New Computer! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 243	? Don't know about the reflection on the grass...How does that happen?...........

03-10-2007, 18:16	#9 (permalink)
Transmogrify Rough Creep Arse™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,894	yeah well don't try anything too different! I, for one, quite like it as it is! just needs a few small amends and then she's apples. __________________

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roto This is it - ground zero. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paper St. Posts: 4,345	Is it just me, or does that bloke have a REALLY long arm? It throws it off a bit IMO. Other than that, it's too bad it's going to be scrapped. Pissy client... __________________ fun: HGC v.4 \| last.fm: DT \| me \| *oi! fck u roto: ...via meebo! New to interweb design?** Your friends at dt can help.

03-10-2007, 06:45	#3 (permalink)
Redemption Also known as vX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 51	Yea, I agree with you on the Georgia font on the navigation. I wanted to be able to code the navigation easily in CSS styling, so I wanted it to be simple but elegant. Also, with the Click Here to Send, I wanted to do something else to it to add a little spice and give it a better flow but I couldn't think last night. If you have any suggestions on what I could do with that to help it look better, let me know. Thanks, Redemption

03-10-2007, 09:31	#4 (permalink)
jthomas coffee is not a crime Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 446	I think I agree. I might like sans-serif better as well, but it looks like you have a nice work in progress. If your content is laid out nicely, you'll have a decent site.

03-10-2007, 13:36	#6 (permalink)
Redemption Also known as vX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 51	jthomas - Thanks for the feedback. I had a pretty solid idea/concept laid out in my drawings and on the wireframe, so I really believe it'll come out even better than I hoped. digipaint - lol, I was a little iffy on that part with the reflection showing up in the grass. I know it's not possible, but it's worth a shot though. I wanted to try something a little out of the ordinary. I try to innovate, not imitate. Seriously though, it isn't that horrific is it? Maybe it's a type of "Web 2.0" grass Also, does anyone have any font suggestions for the navigation? - I'm looking for georgia-type fonts or an elegant but clean font that could be worked into CSS styling. I'm aware of the usual Tahoma, Verdana, Georgia font families, but maybe someone else has a better idea.

03-10-2007, 17:30	#8 (permalink)
Redemption Also known as vX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 51	Thanks for the comment Trans. I'm going to change the header a little (including removing the reflection and trying something different). I'll definitely give you guys an update when it's complete.

04-10-2007, 06:36	#15 (permalink)
Stickman Dr. Lucien Sanchez Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 5,642	But if you went into Burger King and said "no onions", you'd get no onions.

04-10-2007, 06:40	#16 (permalink)
sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 3,894	Burger King (et al) also make shite burgers. __________________ Freelance Brighton \| Design Agency Brighton \| Twitter \| Linkedin \| Plurk Follow DT updates on Twitter: http://twitter.com/designerstalk

04-10-2007, 07:39	#18 (permalink)
d*d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,155	bad analogy really, even if you had a meal cooked by Ainsley Harriot - you'd get what was stated on the menu and if it tasted shit you'd complain. experience over time will means that you will get better briefs out of clients to begin with and become better at selling the concepts you creat

04-10-2007, 16:07	#20 (permalink)
Redemption Also known as vX Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 51	lol, roto, I'll make sure to keep that in mind when I submit something on here then.

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