Forum design for my new site.

Tomi-gwc · 03-15-2008, 09:18 AM

All designed by me, inc logo, followed the PHPBB forum layout.

Comments needed for improvements!

V.1 http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6...xforum2sm5.jpg
V.2 http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6...lix3ripbh7.jpg
V.3 http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2...lix5rippp0.jpg

Mike · 03-15-2008, 10:54 AM

The logo looks a bit awkward with the dog sticking out of the "o". At the same time, using the head of the dog as the new post icon is a great idea.

For the forum colors, i'd resort more to brown tones as i've yet to see a dog with orange fur. ...unless Paris Hilton is creating a new ridiculous trend.

M.

erikm · 03-15-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

The logo looks a bit awkward with the dog sticking out of the "o". At the same time, using the head of the dog as the new post icon is a great idea.

For the forum colors, i'd resort more to brown tones as i've yet to see a dog with orange fur. ...unless Paris Hilton is creating a new ridiculous trend.

M.

LOL

Tomi-gwc · 03-15-2008, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the comment Mike. I hear what your saying but to much brown can be negative and depressing? I want it to be bright and colorful to reflect the fun nature of a dog. On more of a development view i also want it to have a web 2.0 feel.

I like the idea about the brown and tried to incorporate some

Update: http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6...lix3ripbh7.jpg

Richard · 03-16-2008, 02:27 AM

Tomi, great designs I can see a lot of potential. I much prefer version 2 over 1 and have a few suggestions for you;

- Space out the actual forums a little, it feels a little cluttered. Could be the bolded descriptions, try un-bolding them and see how it looks.

- The 'Dog' in your slogan (coloured orange) doesn't stand out as it's bright on a bright background, blends in more than the blue.

Brown can look good if you use it right, here's an example; http://thingsthatarebrown.com/

Love the navigation and side bar. Good luck

erikm · 03-16-2008, 01:12 PM

I like the added black to the layout. I still feel the dog and o should be one color.

Tomi-gwc · 03-16-2008, 01:28 PM

Small update:

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2...lix5rippp0.jpg

03-15-2008, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tomi-gwc NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 423 30.85 NP$ (Donate)	Forum design for my new site. All designed by me, inc logo, followed the PHPBB forum layout. Comments needed for improvements! V.1 http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6...xforum2sm5.jpg V.2 http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6...lix3ripbh7.jpg V.3 http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2...lix5rippp0.jpg __________________ \|Article Directory everything for everyone Last edited by Tomi-gwc; 03-16-2008 at 01:27 PM.

03-15-2008, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: www.chrome.us Posts: 5,245 46.20 NP$ (Donate)	The logo looks a bit awkward with the dog sticking out of the "o". At the same time, using the head of the dog as the new post icon is a great idea. For the forum colors, i'd resort more to brown tones as i've yet to see a dog with orange fur. ...unless Paris Hilton is creating a new ridiculous trend. M. __________________ Do you Chrome? [\|] Noomle No fees & More Revenue IntelBank.com<<Your Business & Your Money>>CreditHelp.TV American Pilot Center <- Learn to Fly -> PilotCenter

03-15-2008, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tomi-gwc NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 423 30.85 NP$ (Donate)	Thanks for the comment Mike. I hear what your saying but to much brown can be negative and depressing? I want it to be bright and colorful to reflect the fun nature of a dog. On more of a development view i also want it to have a web 2.0 feel. I like the idea about the brown and tried to incorporate some Update: http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6...lix3ripbh7.jpg __________________ \|Article Directory everything for everyone

03-16-2008, 02:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Richard NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 561 10.20 NP$ (Donate)	Tomi, great designs I can see a lot of potential. I much prefer version 2 over 1 and have a few suggestions for you; - Space out the actual forums a little, it feels a little cluttered. Could be the bolded descriptions, try un-bolding them and see how it looks. - The 'Dog' in your slogan (coloured orange) doesn't stand out as it's bright on a bright background, blends in more than the blue. Brown can look good if you use it right, here's an example; http://thingsthatarebrown.com/ Love the navigation and side bar. Good luck __________________ "Failure is not the only punishment for laziness; there is also the success of others."

03-16-2008, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tomi-gwc NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 423 30.85 NP$ (Donate)	Small update: http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2...lix5rippp0.jpg __________________ \|Article Directory everything for everyone

03-16-2008, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
erikm NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 209 47.00 NP$ (Donate)	I like the added black to the layout. I still feel the dog and o should be one color.

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