ZoomConcept Reviews
Minor Problem on reedit1.png 1 The language switcher is very hard to see; I would make it a slightly darker blue than its background, or just use a small 20px UK flag. 2 The visibility of this text is affected by its background; I would place a 50-80% transparent rounded rectangle around it. Positive Feature The metaphor
I like the whole idea of you making websites grow, like rain would make stuff grow in a field; It's quite clever. You could consider a future in advertising :)New Idea on reedit1.png 1 Try coming up with a logo; Alternatively, you could write Martin Bloksa in small caps, and webdesign in all caps. 2 To separate this text from the links above, I would either make it the same colour as "Kontaktuje ma na...", or reintroduce the separator from version 1 3 I would use a Photoshop grass brush behind the websites, to give the image more depth;they should be slightly darker than the green in the footer. -
Martin Bloksa commented:Another good idea, thank you.... I ll totally try out this
4 You could use a sans-serif font for the titles & menu items and keep the serif for the content. Usually it works better to have more that 1 font on the site. But not more than 2. Other on reedit2.png 1 These ticks signs are the standard Photoshop tick shapes; you can find some nicer looking tick icons on the net that are free to download and use. Summary:
Hi Martin I like the concept of the site; also the metaphor. In my experience, I get the best designs when I'm designing for fun, and I see you have a nice idea here as well.
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Todd Blackmon Blackmon commented:Martin, I like the concept a lot. Might want to try something fun with the menu rollovers.
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Martin Bloksa commented:
Thanks Robert for your ideas! You're the man! :D .... Thanks Tod ;)
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OK, I was wrong. I really do not know why but the dark cloud was so much better. I guess It's just the connotation of a black cloud, but keep in mind that that is a very american theme (in some countries a dark cloud signifies rain and thus life!) I also think the hand cursor and the fade added focus to you name as well as help reinforce the message that you work with interfaces/ computers/ web . . . that little cursor said a lot
Other that that I like #2 for the brighter greens. 'Aktualne Prace" should go back to where it was.
Oh and the lines as raindrops..try the fade in the other direction, here it looks like they are going up :-o
AFTER I WROTE ALL OF THE ABOVE I DECIDED TO MAKE A LITTLE MODIFICATIONS. I HOPE YOU DON MIND
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Martin Bloksa commented:
And this is how it all gets complicated :D Thanks for commenting Alex ;)
Btw your rain reminds me off hail storm... soo I have to probably search for some new solution :D
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Haider Ali commented:Martin I like the what Alex version, however, I would love to see the original colors you used.
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Minor Problem Spacing
I think the text area could use a little more work also. Maybe make some text much larger, in a font that matches the cartoony style of the rest of the site. The checks could be replaced with a different icon that supports your concept, like raindrops or leaves.-
Martin Bloksa commented:
Great idea with that raindrops, thanks!
Serious Problem diagonal boxes
I think the diagonal boxes at the bottom need some work. The sharp angles don't fit well with the soft organic feel of the rest of the site.Positive Feature Style
Interesting, well developed style. I love the small shadow under the cloud.Summary:
I like the middle version best. I think the rain drops make the rain feel like a positive thing, and the rain lines kind of make it feel a little more dreary and stormy.
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Martin Bloksa commented:
Thank you for youre review! I like those feeling descriptions! ;)
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Serious Problem on reedit2.png 1 This text is hard to read. Critical Problem on reedit2.png 1 This is not readable. Try darker text or an icon. Positive Feature on reedit1.png 1 I like the look of the rain drops in this design and the overall greener color. New Idea on reedit2.png 1 Try slightly less tilt. 2 There must be something more creative you could do here than just a bullet list :) Perhaps the tree could grow to this side of the page and the leaves could list your services. At least different icons :) New Idea on reedit1.png 1 Try making the grass a bit more realistic looking - not so much like clouds. Summary:
Overall a very nice design. Some readability issues.
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Martin Bloksa commented:
Looks like some problems are general opinion, so I have to edit these details...
Thanks for your review!
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Critical Problem on reedit2.png 1 This area here has too much contrast and is distracting from the work. Positive Feature on reedit2.png 1 Navigation is great Summary:
Right now, the bottom portion of the page is a steaming pile of distraction. Your goal with this page is to highlight what you do and your portfolio of work. However, the dark graphic at the bottom and heavy thick borders on the screenshots is distracting from the design work. I appreciate the "growing" metaphore. But it's destracting from your work. All I see is this giant oddly shaped green shape. It's not helping to sell yourself as a designer in any way.
Just place your screenshots at a simple angle, take out the heavy borders, and remove the weird green cloud shape at the footer so that the main focal point is either the work itself or the description at the top telling what you do.
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Alex Colina commented:Hi Susie, There are lot of strategies to sell yourself, taking a conservative and pragmatic approach ("Just place your screenshots at a simple angle") is perfectly valid and is in fact how most designers showcase your work.
I have no problem with the idea of just getting to the point, Announcing to the world: "I am very competent, as competent as anybody out there, look at my previous work" And there are millions of clients for that, so you cannot go wrong.
But I also know that as designers we struggle with being business people as well. Someone said: "if you don't want to work a single day in your life, find something you love to get up to do every day of your life.."
I saw this recently here in CF (link at the bottom). The identity struggle, the sad choice, the rationalizations, the feel-happy solutions that are just that (you will see when you follow the link)
On one hand, our portfolios are an expression of our personality and by extension of our hopes, of the type of work we would like to see ourselves involved in. Our hope to do something so meaningful that it is not work at all.
On the other hand they are an important means to put food on the table, plain and simple and so we have this tug of war, should we be conservative and generic and join the factory line, or are we going to show that we are in fact CREATIVES that have to courage to stand out and will do so for you?
Lots of people will not stand for that wily-nilly-hippie crap, But many seek it out and I would argue that it is those clients that will put far more on the table because thy in fact value creativity.
I hope Martin makes the right decision for him.
Alex
PD: I did not mean to off on your sincere comment, in fact it was an inspiration to write this. Also I want to clarify that I am not saying that you are suggesting that Martin be a conformist. Just that I like his creativity and don't agree that he should turn his images straight. I just used far too many words to do it. ;-)
Here is the link:
http://www.conceptfeedback.com/concept/4780/devbridge-business-cards/#review-33812
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Susie Sahim commented:Hi Alex, I actually agree with everything you've said. There are plenty of designers out there and we have to brand ourselves anyway we can.
But I think in Martin's case, he's not the greatest graphic designer, and by doing such large graphics on his page that are rather weak, it is hurting him, rather than helping him.
In most cases, doing a compelling and creative design is a positive decision, but if it cannot be done well, it should not be done at all.
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Martin Bloksa commented:
Hey Susie, I really dislike your review...
The way you use critics is really ugly and just destructive, not at all constructive. I totally agree with you that I am not the greatest graphic designer. Yeah that is soo true. So, if i know this fact should I try make some average wannabe professional design with those sentences like I am providing best services, blah, blah... Or should I bet on my creativity and present myself by the different way? I am not able to make some pixel perfect design so instead I ll try some with an idea... What is wrong with that? And what is wrong with you? And by the way have you read the concepts title? It says "Design for fun"...
Anyways thanks for your time ;)
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Susie Sahim commented:
Hello Martin,
I'm sorry that my comments came off as destructive. I meant it in a constructive light and did not mean to offend. I'm sorry that it was interpreted that way.
Feel free to disagree with my comments. It's simply a suggestion and you don't have to follow it.
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Minor Problem on reedit1.png 1 It's a little bit floating in the air. Maybe you could place this like it's leaning on a leave or something. 2 The white text is hard to read. Summary:
I like the 2nd concept the most. The raindrops in the 1st concept makes it look like it is really pooring. The 2nd concept is more like it's watering the plants on a sunny day so it can grow.
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Martin Bloksa commented:
Thanks for commenting ;)
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Minor Problem What
It wasn't clear to start with what the site was about.Packages
Are there any standard design packages / prices? Can't see then anywhere.Critical Problem Language
You should at the very least support English also as it's a major language.Positive Feature Very clear and concise
The layout looks fresh.Summary:
Nice, but it doesn't inspire me to click any further.
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Martin Bloksa commented:
Thank you for reviewing ;)
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I like the changes Alex made apart from the hail strom :) and colors.
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I love your use of color and layout. The only problem I see is that I lose some of the visibility/readability with the text over the vine.
I would not use the 3rd one. You don't want to portray yourself as a black storm cloud.
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Martin Bloksa commented:
thanks :)
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Minor Problem on reedit1.png 1 Can't read this 2 I find this boring - why would I read this list? Header? -
Martin Bloksa commented:
What? I dont get it....
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Darrell commented:Sorry. Wasn't a very helpful comment...
What I meant was this checklist doesn't have a header / title / question that it is answering. If I am a user, why would I read this list? Is this your benefits / services?
I prefer a header like
Why clients love us:
Positive Feature on reedit1.png 1 I Like this graphic -
interesting idea! thanks