Thread: Website Feedback

Originally Posted by DesignNewbie

I think that people on here are just too nice when critiquing so not to offend, sometimes the truth is much more constructive. To be honest if you posted this on any other design forum you would be ripped to shreds.

The original design and the one you showed earlier are poor if I am brutally honest, they look very amateur.

With regards to constructive feedback, really there are so so many things that can be improved, personally I would just employ a qualified website designer as I think the results will be much much better, sorry

What I don't understand is that you advertise yourself as a Website & Graphic Design Expert.

The reason why I don't is because, I don't think I'm in a position to do so, I'm only 18 and just starting out, maybe in a few years, but certainly not yet.

Chris

Hi All

Thanks for the feedback. I agree with some of the negative if I had my way I would change the entire structure of the website unfortunately the client has made it quite clear that he wants to keep the layout. The web page is a holding page for his main website.

There is still work to be done on the holding page as mentioned and unfortunately qualified or not sometimes a web designers hands are tied because of a clients wishes.

I wouldnt use web 2.0 or any other enhancements until you get the looks of this website right. Sketch it out on paper or look around at other peoples websites. Try looking on templatemonster.com for inspiration. I'm not saying copy but you can get a good idea of what looks nice. The colours aren't interesting and everything looks boxed up like some of the other commentors have said. However the "customer is always right" but there is no harm in influencing their decision, offer them some alternatives you have come up with, its in their best interests after all. If you are just starting out, you'll get better with experience if you stick with it. Research a little bit into Graphic Design, composition, layout, and using colour. You don't necessarily need to be good at drawing to be a Designer, getting an eye for design takes time. And the Design/Creative part of Website design is just as important as the building.