fresh works

herman · 01-02-2008, 03:05 AM

I've finally revamped my site last month, and added a couple of new works.

FRESHFAUXX

Would love to do any sorts of collabs with you guys.

Elite By Design · 01-02-2008, 03:23 AM

I have to be honest with you, your site is extremely difficult to navigate. There is too much cluttered text and it's extemelly hard to tell what links will take me where...I would consider cleaning up the links in the top section and fashioning them in a more organized manner. Perhaps just seperate the text, put borders, add headers and subheaders to that people know what they are clicking.

I still don't know what the links highlited in blue are for.

Just a question but is this intended to be a blog?

herman · 01-02-2008, 03:39 AM

I just did a quick fix on the top header (selected works) section.

The blue highlights are highlighted as new works.

I don't intend it to be a standalone blog...but more of all things of my works and stuffs.

Thanks for your critique. Really appreciates it.

Cheers.

Elite By Design · 01-02-2008, 04:02 AM

It's getting there. THe thing is that it is too much text in the top. I don't know, personally, I like something like this:

http://nyssajbrown.net/portfolio
http://elitebydesign.com/portfolio
http://www.adii.co.za/category/portf...issioned-work/

WPCandy · 01-02-2008, 04:31 AM

Yeah I agree with Brian, your site has is nice, but right when I first got there, I looked up at the top links and sort of got confused and bored.

When users go to your site, the first thing they want to see is your content, especially if it's your portfolio. So instead of having links to your works at the top, just display the works themselves on the home page. That's a lot less clicks for your users.

I would narrow your top navigation to the links with the back highlight.

Boomstein · 01-02-2008, 06:02 AM

Cool Herman you sure got lots of creative vibes going on, judging from your art work, I really like the Futurism typographic book and Life after. And some great photography. What camera(s) do you have?

It's just too bad the site is a bit dull, but that can be just me being spoiled with great designs and all... No really, it made me reload the page because I thought my browser forgot to load a CSS file. Add some pinches of that marvelous creativity you use in your work to your site and it will surely rock!
And if you need any help, feel free to ask.

alyCe · 01-02-2008, 07:28 AM

I would actually disagree with the critism here (but not discard them, I'm just offering another point of view).
I think the layout is really great! It's simple, it puts focus to your works and not your website (a very common error in portfolios), which of course is a plus since it seems you work mostly in print. You present your images very well (you don't just put the picture in there, but pictures of your works when printed!) and supply a good short description of them. I think it's very refreshing to see such a site which isn't a fancy overdone flash-page but simple black-on-white. Your work is also great, and has a high standard, which leads to the problems I find with your site:

First of all, I looked at your portfolio and thought "hey! good designer!!", and I read the "about" section and suddenly I would think twice before I would hire you (if I was a client). I don't know why you would put so much effort into making such a big portfolio and then stepping and shitting all over it by saying you are a "wannabe designer". I've debated this subject before, but in my opinion I think such a section is best presented in the first person. Either write in first person and keep it informal, or you can write in third person and be more formal. "He thinks Chuck Norris is overrated." just seems a bit off. Work on the about-section and don't degrade yourself, present yourself as a professional and others will see you as one as well

Gino · 01-02-2008, 10:01 AM

Your work is amazing! I love the simplicity of your site, but you COULD show thumbnails of your work to help draw people in a little more, but its up to you. I think its fine either way.

DannyOutlaw · 01-02-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gino

Your work is amazing! I love the simplicity of your site, but you COULD show thumbnails of your work to help draw people in a little more, but its up to you. I think its fine either way.

yeah...your work is really cool. You just need a better website to show it off with.

herman · 01-03-2008, 04:52 AM

hey, thanks for all the feedbacks.

I've made changes to most suggestions.

Quote:

What camera(s) do you have?

I currently use a Canon 350D

01-02-2008, 03:05 AM	#1
herman Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 77	fresh works I've finally revamped my site last month, and added a couple of new works. FRESHFAUXX Would love to do any sorts of collabs with you guys. __________________ works.works.works

01-02-2008, 03:23 AM	#2
Elite By Design Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 84	I have to be honest with you, your site is extremely difficult to navigate. There is too much cluttered text and it's extemelly hard to tell what links will take me where...I would consider cleaning up the links in the top section and fashioning them in a more organized manner. Perhaps just seperate the text, put borders, add headers and subheaders to that people know what they are clicking. I still don't know what the links highlited in blue are for. Just a question but is this intended to be a blog? __________________

01-02-2008, 03:39 AM	#3
herman Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 77	I just did a quick fix on the top header (selected works) section. The blue highlights are highlighted as new works. I don't intend it to be a standalone blog...but more of all things of my works and stuffs. Thanks for your critique. Really appreciates it. Cheers. __________________ works.works.works

01-02-2008, 04:02 AM	#4
Elite By Design Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 84	It's getting there. THe thing is that it is too much text in the top. I don't know, personally, I like something like this: http://nyssajbrown.net/portfolio http://elitebydesign.com/portfolio http://www.adii.co.za/category/portf...issioned-work/ __________________

01-02-2008, 04:31 AM	#5
WPCandy Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 62	Yeah I agree with Brian, your site has is nice, but right when I first got there, I looked up at the top links and sort of got confused and bored. When users go to your site, the first thing they want to see is your content, especially if it's your portfolio. So instead of having links to your works at the top, just display the works themselves on the home page. That's a lot less clicks for your users. I would narrow your top navigation to the links with the back highlight. __________________ WPCandy - The Best of WordPress


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01-02-2008, 06:02 AM	#6
Boomstein Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lier, Belgium Posts: 61	Cool Herman you sure got lots of creative vibes going on, judging from your art work, I really like the Futurism typographic book and Life after. And some great photography. What camera(s) do you have? It's just too bad the site is a bit dull, but that can be just me being spoiled with great designs and all... No really, it made me reload the page because I thought my browser forgot to load a CSS file. Add some pinches of that marvelous creativity you use in your work to your site and it will surely rock! And if you need any help, feel free to ask.

01-02-2008, 07:28 AM	#7
alyCe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 558	I would actually disagree with the critism here (but not discard them, I'm just offering another point of view). I think the layout is really great! It's simple, it puts focus to your works and not your website (a very common error in portfolios), which of course is a plus since it seems you work mostly in print. You present your images very well (you don't just put the picture in there, but pictures of your works when printed!) and supply a good short description of them. I think it's very refreshing to see such a site which isn't a fancy overdone flash-page but simple black-on-white. Your work is also great, and has a high standard, which leads to the problems I find with your site: First of all, I looked at your portfolio and thought "hey! good designer!!", and I read the "about" section and suddenly I would think twice before I would hire you (if I was a client). I don't know why you would put so much effort into making such a big portfolio and then stepping and shitting all over it by saying you are a "wannabe designer". I've debated this subject before, but in my opinion I think such a section is best presented in the first person. Either write in first person and keep it informal, or you can write in third person and be more formal. "He thinks Chuck Norris is overrated." just seems a bit off. Work on the about-section and don't degrade yourself, present yourself as a professional and others will see you as one as well __________________ glunge

01-02-2008, 10:01 AM	#8
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,001	Your work is amazing! I love the simplicity of your site, but you COULD show thumbnails of your work to help draw people in a little more, but its up to you. I think its fine either way. __________________ DESIGN BLOG // T SHIRT BLOG // ANIMAL PRINT SHIRTS

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