new guy needs a quick review

MCP · 03-31-2004, 08:59 AM

I had no control over the logo, had to design around it. Please let me know if you see anything wrong visually with this design.

Thanks!

http://pacman.vosn.net/~calmland/

killaklown · 03-31-2004, 10:08 AM

i think its way to bright :P

but theres nothing really wrong with it :P

adam_uk · 03-31-2004, 11:30 AM

nice design, simple easy to navigate

the nav on the right hand side feels a bit odd tho

killaklown · 03-31-2004, 12:53 PM

yea thats prob the only weird thing.

TWM · 03-31-2004, 07:47 PM

I like everything, but when i see the navigation, i dont like it one bit. It is only a bad font. Impact i am guessing. I would STRONGLY suggest a different font, and then you basically have a wonderful, perfect design... great job!

Anthony · 04-01-2004, 01:47 AM

I like the design. Very straightforward and nice color scheme. I don't think the logo hurts it that much. I'd suggest changing the navigation font and colors so that they stand out better. The way it looks now, I don't feel the need to click on any of the menu choices. It needs to pop out more to the user's eye. Good start!

MCP · 04-01-2004, 08:58 PM

Thanks for the great feedback.

I agree, I hate impact font. However, the logo uses impact font and times new roman (both fonts I can't stand). Since the rest of the site uses more standard web fonts (Arial for titles and a small verdana or tahoma I forget - for content) - I had to use a throwback font to the logo to tie up the design. According to my training and experience, it is usually very bad design practice to use more the 3 fonts for any comp.

I agree also that the menu isn't very compelling, especially compared to the bolds swoops and color. I will play with it to try to make it more clickable. Any suggestions on how to do this (of course in regards to this design)?

Thanks!

03-31-2004, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
MCP New Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4 6.00 NP$ (Donate)	new guy needs a quick review I had no control over the logo, had to design around it. Please let me know if you see anything wrong visually with this design. Thanks! http://pacman.vosn.net/~calmland/ __________________ Arizona Web Site Design : Arizona Web Development : Media

03-31-2004, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
TWM Web Marketing Specialist Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 1,336 418.50 NP$ (Donate)	I like everything, but when i see the navigation, i dont like it one bit. It is only a bad font. Impact i am guessing. I would STRONGLY suggest a different font, and then you basically have a wonderful, perfect design... great job! __________________ TargetedWebMarketing.com : Web Marketing Plans - Search Engine Optimization - Online Promotion coraltanks.com l Top 25 Beaches Web Related Resources - Save Money

04-01-2004, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
MCP New Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4 6.00 NP$ (Donate)	Thanks for the great feedback. I agree, I hate impact font. However, the logo uses impact font and times new roman (both fonts I can't stand). Since the rest of the site uses more standard web fonts (Arial for titles and a small verdana or tahoma I forget - for content) - I had to use a throwback font to the logo to tie up the design. According to my training and experience, it is usually very bad design practice to use more the 3 fonts for any comp. I agree also that the menu isn't very compelling, especially compared to the bolds swoops and color. I will play with it to try to make it more clickable. Any suggestions on how to do this (of course in regards to this design)? Thanks! __________________ Arizona Web Site Design : Arizona Web Development : Media

03-31-2004, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
killaklown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 3,472 5.31 NP$ (Donate)	i think its way to bright :P but theres nothing really wrong with it :P

03-31-2004, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
adam_uk Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,211 6,170.25 NP$ (Donate)	nice design, simple easy to navigate the nav on the right hand side feels a bit odd tho

03-31-2004, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
killaklown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 3,472 5.31 NP$ (Donate)	yea thats prob the only weird thing.

04-01-2004, 01:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Anthony NamePros Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 9,201 26.71 NP$ (Donate)	I like the design. Very straightforward and nice color scheme. I don't think the logo hurts it that much. I'd suggest changing the navigation font and colors so that they stand out better. The way it looks now, I don't feel the need to click on any of the menu choices. It needs to pop out more to the user's eye. Good start!

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