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NFP · 30-07-2003, 20:35

Hi,
Hows it going everyone "newbie" to the forum ... im a pretty baisic deigner ... im looking to enhance and advance my deisgning skills(mostly my graphic designing skills, which isnt all that hot).Im currently a webmaster of a tribute site to the rock band Nirvana http://www.nirvanafanpage.net pretty sure most of u have heared of them ... well anywho there are so many nirvana sites out there ... with so many great looking designing its hard for a fellow to keep up.So below ive listed 2 links to nirvana sites with pretty sweet designs ... which im trying to match are top .... After you've looked at the following sites below can ya tell me what stuff to get like desinging tool, graphic desining tools etc ... im not a very advanced designer so bare with me.Id appreciate any help i can get.

2 nirvana sites with the sweet designs im trying to match or top:

http://www.nirvana-music.com
http://www.livenirvana.com

Brooklyn · 31-07-2003, 02:27

OMG... How old are you? Nivarna just aint cool anymore, they were in 1991, but thats where they should have stayed!.

The best thing they ever released was the autopsy photos after he blew his head off!

NFP · 31-07-2003, 02:35

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Originally posted by NFP
Hi,
Hows it going everyone "newbie" to the forum ... im a pretty baisic deigner ... im looking to enhance and advance my deisgning skills(mostly my graphic designing skills, which isnt all that hot).Im currently a webmaster of a tribute site to the rock band Nirvana http://www.nirvanafanpage.net pretty sure most of u have heared of them ... well anywho there are so many nirvana sites out there ... with so many great looking designing its hard for a fellow to keep up.So below ive listed 2 links to nirvana sites with pretty sweet designs ... which im trying to match are top .... After you've looked at the following sites below can ya tell me what stuff to get like desinging tool, graphic desining tools etc ... im not a very advanced designer so bare with me.Id appreciate any help i can get.

2 nirvana sites with the sweet designs im trying to match or top:

http://www.nirvana-music.com
http://www.livenirvana.com

Im 17 ... bullshit dude ..... nirvana was probally the greatest band since the beattles, he was the voice of the generation man ... many people including rollingstone magazine have said he was the closest thing and most powerfull poet since John Lennon.Also for your info nirvana has the biggest fan base online more then any band or artist.So just keep your stupid petty comments to yourself my question wasnt about if u liked the band or not ... so buzz off!

Stickman · 31-07-2003, 09:06

Yeah, buzz off Brooklyn. I still listen to them (very very rarely - but still..)

If there are so many nirvana fansites around, what are you going to do that's different - and worthwhile?

oli · 31-07-2003, 09:17

The un-plugged album was the best imo.
The only one that gets listened to still.

Stickman · 31-07-2003, 09:19

Don't worry NFP, I just found out that Brooklyn listens to Def Leppard, so his opinion doesn't count anymore.

One-armed bandit.

Brooklyn · 31-07-2003, 09:24

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Originally posted by Stickman
Don't worry NFP, I just found out that Brooklyn listens to Def Leppard, so his opinion doesn't count anymore.

One-armed bandit.

Hey! ROCKET... bloody ANIMALS, your all WOMEN... well POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME!

Brooklyn · 31-07-2003, 09:31

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Originally posted by NFP
Im 17 ... bullshit dude ..... nirvana was probally the greatest band since the beattles, he was the voice of the generation man ... many people including rollingstone magazine have said he was the closest thing and most powerfull poet since John Lennon.Also for your info nirvana has the biggest fan base online more then any band or artist.So just keep your stupid petty comments to yourself my question wasnt about if u liked the band or not ... so buzz off!

Not wanting to cause offence/flame war/delete where applicable, but as Stickman said...

What do you intend to offer thats different from the other Nirvana sites? The subject is pretty exhausted now. IMHO the best thing to come out of Nirvana was the Foo Fighters.

As for your fanboy-ism, I had an ex once who went psycho at the mere mention of Nirvana being crap, something quite common with Nirvy Fanboys like your self. I do actually own Nevermind, but havent listened to it since 1992 (Oddly enough, I was 17 then).

Stickman · 31-07-2003, 09:49

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Originally posted by Brooklyn
As for your fanboy-ism, I had an ex once who went psycho at the mere mention of Nirvana being crap, something quite common with Nirvy Fanboys

You went out with a Nirvy fanboy?

Brooklyn · 31-07-2003, 10:02

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Originally posted by Stickman
You went out with a Nirvy fanboy?

If you ever met her, you'd question whether it was male or female. I personally blame it on the drugs!

Brown · 31-07-2003, 10:10

NFP. I'd say that the content issue is the key here at the moment. Your site is not so bad that anyone here has torn you apart (quite an achievement if you flick through some previous posts) but there is little content there.

As far as tools go, Photoshop is an essential - if you're still a student then try and buy it now as you'll get it for a fraction of the price. A vector drawing package like Freehand or Illustrator will be worth looking at too. Try Macromedia.com for a free trial of Freehand and see how you get on with it.

Apart from tools, you just need to keep your eyes and ears open. When something flicks your switch, try and disect it. Figure out why you like it. What makes you think its a 'sweet design' as you put it. People here were talking a few days ago about keeping scrapbooks of stuff that inspires you, or stuff that simply you like. Get some books from the library, read stuff, look at stuff, make your own stuff. Then do it again. Good luck.

Mr Fred · 31-07-2003, 10:11

dont say much for you mate

only go out with 'page three stunnas' personally

Brooklyn · 31-07-2003, 10:19

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Originally posted by japanmik
dont say much for you mate only go out with 'page three stunnas' personally

Cool... but carrying a tabloid under your arm when you leave the house doesn't count!

Mr Fred · 31-07-2003, 10:22

SagaLout · 01-08-2003, 06:22

I still listen to Nirvana.

I'll close the door on the way out then :|

dan · 01-08-2003, 12:26

I still strum out the odd tune when I've lost the desire to make anything harder (tune wise of course)...

Takes me back to the college days in good the good 'ol 90's

tomson · 01-08-2003, 12:42

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Originally posted by dan
I've lost the desire to make anything harder

old age or stress can play a big part in that. Nothing to be ashamed of tho, we're all friends here

30-07-2003, 20:35	#1 (permalink)
NFP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2	Need design help for my site... Hi, Hows it going everyone "newbie" to the forum ... im a pretty baisic deigner ... im looking to enhance and advance my deisgning skills(mostly my graphic designing skills, which isnt all that hot).Im currently a webmaster of a tribute site to the rock band Nirvana http://www.nirvanafanpage.net pretty sure most of u have heared of them ... well anywho there are so many nirvana sites out there ... with so many great looking designing its hard for a fellow to keep up.So below ive listed 2 links to nirvana sites with pretty sweet designs ... which im trying to match are top .... After you've looked at the following sites below can ya tell me what stuff to get like desinging tool, graphic desining tools etc ... im not a very advanced designer so bare with me.Id appreciate any help i can get. 2 nirvana sites with the sweet designs im trying to match or top: http://www.nirvana-music.com http://www.livenirvana.com

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oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,502	The un-plugged album was the best imo. The only one that gets listened to still. __________________ ..................

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31-07-2003, 02:27	#2 (permalink)
Brooklyn Anarchist by Accident... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oxfordshire UK Posts: 137	OMG... How old are you? Nivarna just aint cool anymore, they were in 1991, but thats where they should have stayed!. The best thing they ever released was the autopsy photos after he blew his head off!

31-07-2003, 09:06	#4 (permalink)
Stickman Dr. Lucien Sanchez Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 5,625	Yeah, buzz off Brooklyn. I still listen to them (very very rarely - but still..) If there are so many nirvana fansites around, what are you going to do that's different - and worthwhile?

31-07-2003, 09:19	#6 (permalink)
Stickman Dr. Lucien Sanchez Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 5,625	Don't worry NFP, I just found out that Brooklyn listens to Def Leppard, so his opinion doesn't count anymore. One-armed bandit.

31-07-2003, 10:10	#11 (permalink)
Brown volkswagen yellow & gold Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: london, england. Posts: 6,211	NFP. I'd say that the content issue is the key here at the moment. Your site is not so bad that anyone here has torn you apart (quite an achievement if you flick through some previous posts) but there is little content there. As far as tools go, Photoshop is an essential - if you're still a student then try and buy it now as you'll get it for a fraction of the price. A vector drawing package like Freehand or Illustrator will be worth looking at too. Try Macromedia.com for a free trial of Freehand and see how you get on with it. Apart from tools, you just need to keep your eyes and ears open. When something flicks your switch, try and disect it. Figure out why you like it. What makes you think its a 'sweet design' as you put it. People here were talking a few days ago about keeping scrapbooks of stuff that inspires you, or stuff that simply you like. Get some books from the library, read stuff, look at stuff, make your own stuff. Then do it again. Good luck.

31-07-2003, 10:11	#12 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,263	dont say much for you mate only go out with 'page three stunnas' personally

31-07-2003, 10:22	#14 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,263

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SagaLout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 144	I still listen to Nirvana. I'll close the door on the way out then :\|

01-08-2003, 12:26	#16 (permalink)
dan Iris Folder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: smokey Posts: 2,672	I still strum out the odd tune when I've lost the desire to make anything harder (tune wise of course)... Takes me back to the college days in good the good 'ol 90's

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