My Template Design

Tulumbo · 01-01-2008, 05:04 PM

What do you think of this design I am trying to sell? What can I improve on and what is good?

Live Demo Here

Gino · 01-01-2008, 05:10 PM

The two things I would improve are:

1. The chat bubble behind the logo looks stretched out and I'm not even sure you need it.

2. I'd work on the buttons a bit I think you could get rid of the drop shadow behind them they are a bit dramatic.

Other then those two things, I think its really going in the right direction!

Tulumbo · 01-01-2008, 05:12 PM

Thanks a lot for the feedback. Does anybody else have an opinion? I will do a review of any of your designs....

Elite By Design · 01-01-2008, 06:12 PM

Same thing that Gino said, but maybe you should make the stripes less prominent on top. Perhaps just lower the opacity.

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Michael · 01-01-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tulumbo

Thanks a lot for the feedback. Does anybody else have an opinion? I will do a review of any of your designs....

That is a serious color palette and it works in a way, as it grabs the viewers attention. White text on such a powerful palette can be annoying to the viewer so far as eye strain. However if this is a single page portal then I see no problem. I am with everyone else with the quote bubble, it references that the quote has a source from some where to the left. Now this would work if the site weren't so straight forward. Possibly having it flipped to the other side and directed towards the main content would be more aesthetically pleasing. I like the feel of it as a single portal page though solid approach.

greenline · 01-06-2008, 03:36 AM

Its a really good design IMO. But, i think that the buttons could be better. Everything is really good - but the buttons could use a touch

alyCe · 01-06-2008, 08:09 AM

There is just one thing I don't understand about this design. It's very "in-your-face!", so why have you chosen to have the input-text so small. I'd say either pump that up or at least make it aligned properly, because now it clinches the bottom of the text-boxt and barely uses half of it.

Also, I'd say if this is a template then drop the google ad. I wouldn't use (much less buy) a template where the first thing that catched my eye was an ad. The ad is much louder than even the logo, which of course isn't really a good thing. Think about where you look first, follow your eye.

Aarlev · 01-07-2008, 12:53 PM

I agree with alyCe on the Google Ad. It's very overpowering. Also another thing. The stripes in the top don't tile correctly. You can make the bgtile.gif alot smaller as well. This is a great tool for stripes if you dont feel like doing them manually in photoshop or just to see where you have to cut them so they tile correctly.

http://www.stripegenerator.com/

01-01-2008, 05:04 PM	#1
Tulumbo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 24	My Template Design What do you think of this design I am trying to sell? What can I improve on and what is good? Live Demo Here

01-01-2008, 05:10 PM	#2
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,034	The two things I would improve are: 1. The chat bubble behind the logo looks stretched out and I'm not even sure you need it. 2. I'd work on the buttons a bit I think you could get rid of the drop shadow behind them they are a bit dramatic. Other then those two things, I think its really going in the right direction! __________________ Free Business Cards // T Shirts Blog // How to Start A Clothing Line

01-01-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
Elite By Design Web Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 84	Same thing that Gino said, but maybe you should make the stripes less prominent on top. Perhaps just lower the opacity. If you feel like reviewing anything, you can let me know what you think of elitebydesign.com __________________ Web Design, Photoshop, Tutorials, And Inspiration - Elite By Design

01-06-2008, 03:36 AM	#6
greenline Watching n Learning! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17	Its a really good design IMO. But, i think that the buttons could be better. Everything is really good - but the buttons could use a touch __________________ Want a fast & free image host? Click here -Dont drink and drive - you might spill your beer !

01-06-2008, 08:09 AM	#7
alyCe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 665	There is just one thing I don't understand about this design. It's very "in-your-face!", so why have you chosen to have the input-text so small. I'd say either pump that up or at least make it aligned properly, because now it clinches the bottom of the text-boxt and barely uses half of it. Also, I'd say if this is a template then drop the google ad. I wouldn't use (much less buy) a template where the first thing that catched my eye was an ad. The ad is much louder than even the logo, which of course isn't really a good thing. Think about where you look first, follow your eye. __________________ glunge


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01-01-2008, 05:12 PM	#3
Tulumbo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 24	Thanks a lot for the feedback. Does anybody else have an opinion? I will do a review of any of your designs....

01-07-2008, 12:53 PM	#8
Aarlev Web Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 341	I agree with alyCe on the Google Ad. It's very overpowering. Also another thing. The stripes in the top don't tile correctly. You can make the bgtile.gif alot smaller as well. This is a great tool for stripes if you dont feel like doing them manually in photoshop or just to see where you have to cut them so they tile correctly. http://www.stripegenerator.com/

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