Please review Pixel Development - Page 2

acortez · 05-13-2005, 01:13 PM

nice work! : )

pmj7 · 05-14-2005, 07:26 PM

I'm trying some new CSS for the Portfolio page, bye bye horizontal scroll bar.

Commenters have a love/hate relationship with with sidebar background textures. So, I'm experimenting with alternatives, and trimming down the page size. The first and fourth styles now use a plain background with a shadow edge, and plain navigation menu. Finally, thumbnails on the home and gallery page are now clickable.

Peter

Petter · 05-14-2005, 11:35 PM

I don't like it at all. The background looks unprofessional, the banner doesn't look nice and the font used on it isn't nice either, I don't like the colors used, the small black/gray markers don't fit the rest of the layout and the layout setup doesn't look to good either IMO. Needs alot of work!

Best of luck!

pmj7 · 05-17-2005, 08:36 PM

As noted in my previous post, I've experimented with new background options. The final gradient is gone. Also, the header logo has been reduced and reworked. You may have to do a Ctrl-Refresh to clear your cache and see the changes.

Peter

StudioWorks · 05-17-2005, 09:14 PM

Hey pmj7,

Looks much better with this new background. You could use a smaller border size on the main layout tho.

Good luck

pmj7 · 05-19-2005, 10:17 AM

Thanks! Increase the default content width (reducing the sidebar area as a side effect), the lengthy text lines become more difficult to read. In any case, another 30-40 pixels and I'm at the maximum width for 800x600 visitors.

I've switched things around a bit for the backgrounds. If there's something you like/dislike please say which style you are using (1,2,3 or 4), the default is 2.

The default style now includes a shadow gradient along the outer border of the content area.

The content pages (everything but the Home page) have more whitespace along the sides to make it look better, and make it easier to read. Studies have shown than you only want to have something like 10-12 words per line to make text easy to read.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/86433-please-review-pixel-development.html

The display gallery and edit image pages now remember where they were called from. Closing them returns the visitor back to where they started. Naturally I'm referring to the non popup window approach.

Peter

StudioWorks · 05-19-2005, 11:29 AM

Hello,

Like i said before - you did a preety good job with it. Keep up the good work and good luck developing it

Cheers

pmj7 · 06-18-2005, 09:48 AM

Here are the most recent changes:
- reduced size of header
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=86433
- moved the site search into the navigation menu bar
- reorganized the home page to fit as much as possible 'above the fold'
- added serif font preference option
- slightly changed the layout look
- renamed/reorganized the menu
- added large thumbnails to online image processor description page
- re-worked the services page
- reworded some of the portfolio page, added new thumbs
- added to the about page

I guess it might have been easier to say that just the Gallery page is unchanged!

How's it look now?

Peter

Veolus · 06-18-2005, 10:21 AM

Definitely a great site!

I love the colour usage and the design itself. Simple but elegant and professional

The thing i like most about your site is the Preferences area, I must say i have never seen something like that in all the sites i've visited in the few years i've been using the internet.

Good job!

Good luck with your site

pmj7 · 07-07-2005, 09:56 AM

Recent changes:
- second reverse style has been removed
- 3 column style (which will be default for new visitors) for home page
- revised icons on main page
- new 'Articles' section on main page
- the first article, of course!
- fixed the switch between blue and orange backgrounds when loading

Article:
Saying goodbye to Tables

In progress:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=86433
Gallery with Google Maps hookup

I'm still working on this enhancement to my gallery. It adds Google Maps directly into the gallery, instead of in a new window. I've added a centerpoint to the map, along with coordinate readout, zoom, and area dimensions below the map. I've got a single thumbnail image on top of the map, clicking on it gives you the full size image. I still have to work on the shadow/border for the thumbnail and put in the others. This is a work in progress, and is not currently hooked up to the rest of the site.

Google Maps is a very powerful tool!

Peter

Mark · 07-07-2005, 01:13 PM

This is my first time seeing it - But I like it

- I noticed on your Index that the Babel Translate Buttons are kind of just lingering over a border - Not alligned in a particular area. The addition of Google's Map is nice - But that page is not centered in my viewing area.

Overall the site looks very nice - like the Earthy tones and Sun Scenes

DJ-Sound · 07-07-2005, 01:27 PM

looks good, Only thing I would change is the background.

pmj7 · 07-07-2005, 06:40 PM

First-time visitors should now see the backgrounds as intended. This also corrects the babelfish translation overlap. The gallery's main image is left justified to leave space for larger images, and to better support visitors with lower screen resolutions.

Peter

05-14-2005, 07:26 PM	THREAD STARTER #27 (permalink)
pmj7 New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	I'm trying some new CSS for the Portfolio page, bye bye horizontal scroll bar. Commenters have a love/hate relationship with with sidebar background textures. So, I'm experimenting with alternatives, and trimming down the page size. The first and fourth styles now use a plain background with a shadow edge, and plain navigation menu. Finally, thumbnails on the home and gallery page are now clickable. Peter __________________ Pixel Development Last edited by pmj7; 05-16-2005 at 07:45 AM.

05-17-2005, 08:36 PM	THREAD STARTER #29 (permalink)
pmj7 New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	As noted in my previous post, I've experimented with new background options. The final gradient is gone. Also, the header logo has been reduced and reworked. You may have to do a Ctrl-Refresh to clear your cache and see the changes. Peter __________________ Pixel Development

05-17-2005, 09:14 PM	#30 (permalink)
StudioWorks no one lives forever Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NamePros Posts: 8,092	Hey pmj7, Looks much better with this new background. You could use a smaller border size on the main layout tho. Good luck __________________ epagini.com mexicorealty.net softwarepit.com yadasoftware.com

05-19-2005, 10:17 AM	THREAD STARTER #31 (permalink)
pmj7 New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	Thanks! Increase the default content width (reducing the sidebar area as a side effect), the lengthy text lines become more difficult to read. In any case, another 30-40 pixels and I'm at the maximum width for 800x600 visitors. I've switched things around a bit for the backgrounds. If there's something you like/dislike please say which style you are using (1,2,3 or 4), the default is 2. The default style now includes a shadow gradient along the outer border of the content area. The content pages (everything but the Home page) have more whitespace along the sides to make it look better, and make it easier to read. Studies have shown than you only want to have something like 10-12 words per line to make text easy to read. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/86433-please-review-pixel-development.html The display gallery and edit image pages now remember where they were called from. Closing them returns the visitor back to where they started. Naturally I'm referring to the non popup window approach. Peter __________________ Pixel Development

05-19-2005, 11:29 AM	#32 (permalink)
StudioWorks no one lives forever Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NamePros Posts: 8,092	Hello, Like i said before - you did a preety good job with it. Keep up the good work and good luck developing it Cheers __________________ epagini.com mexicorealty.net softwarepit.com yadasoftware.com

05-13-2005, 01:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
acortez Account Closed Join Date: May 2005 Location: southeast asia Posts: 71	nice work! : )

05-14-2005, 11:35 PM	#28 (permalink)
Petter This mute print lies Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 4,761	I don't like it at all. The background looks unprofessional, the banner doesn't look nice and the font used on it isn't nice either, I don't like the colors used, the small black/gray markers don't fit the rest of the layout and the layout setup doesn't look to good either IMO. Needs alot of work! Best of luck!

06-18-2005, 09:48 AM	THREAD STARTER #33 (permalink)
pmj7 New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	Here are the most recent changes: - reduced size of header ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=86433 - moved the site search into the navigation menu bar - reorganized the home page to fit as much as possible 'above the fold' - added serif font preference option - slightly changed the layout look - renamed/reorganized the menu - added large thumbnails to online image processor description page - re-worked the services page - reworded some of the portfolio page, added new thumbs - added to the about page I guess it might have been easier to say that just the Gallery page is unchanged! How's it look now? Peter __________________ Pixel Development

06-18-2005, 10:21 AM	#34 (permalink)
Veolus Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 4,309	Definitely a great site! I love the colour usage and the design itself. Simple but elegant and professional The thing i like most about your site is the *Preferences* area, I must say i have never seen something like that in all the sites i've visited in the few years i've been using the internet. Good job! Good luck with your site

07-07-2005, 09:56 AM	THREAD STARTER #35 (permalink)
pmj7 New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	Recent changes: - second reverse style has been removed - 3 column style (which will be default for new visitors) for home page - revised icons on main page - new 'Articles' section on main page - the first article, of course! - fixed the switch between blue and orange backgrounds when loading Article: Saying goodbye to Tables In progress: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=86433 Gallery with Google Maps hookup I'm still working on this enhancement to my gallery. It adds Google Maps directly into the gallery, instead of in a new window. I've added a centerpoint to the map, along with coordinate readout, zoom, and area dimensions below the map. I've got a single thumbnail image on top of the map, clicking on it gives you the full size image. I still have to work on the shadow/border for the thumbnail and put in the others. This is a work in progress, and is not currently hooked up to the rest of the site. Google Maps is a very powerful tool! Peter __________________ Pixel Development Last edited by pmj7; 07-07-2005 at 06:43 PM.

07-07-2005, 01:13 PM	#36 (permalink)
Mark Hi :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 9,567	This is my first time seeing it - But I like it - I noticed on your Index that the Babel Translate Buttons are kind of just lingering over a border - Not alligned in a particular area. The addition of Google's Map is nice - But that page is not centered in my viewing area. Overall the site looks very nice - like the Earthy tones and Sun Scenes __________________ When the man at the door yelled "Alcohol , Tobacco , and Firearms" .... I just assumed it was a delivery !

07-07-2005, 01:27 PM	#37 (permalink)
DJ-Sound Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,814	looks good, Only thing I would change is the background.

07-07-2005, 06:40 PM	THREAD STARTER #38 (permalink)
pmj7 New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	First-time visitors should now see the backgrounds as intended. This also corrects the babelfish translation overlap. The gallery's main image is left justified to leave space for larger images, and to better support visitors with lower screen resolutions. Peter __________________ Pixel Development Last edited by pmj7; 07-08-2005 at 06:28 AM.

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