ZoomConcept Reviews
Minor Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Note sure whether the font works as a button label Critical Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Explore another script font choice (you're on the right path - but its the wrong font) http://www.adobe.com/type/fontfinder/ (click Script checkbox) Checkout "Ex Ponto Pro" - it has more life and texture than the font you used Positive Feature on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Nice organization - and visual flow 2 Well done 3 handsome Summary:
What Works Well: - Well balanced - Colorful - Easy to understand navigation framework - easy to scan visual hierarchy
Minor Changes Needed - Font for emphasis (script family). Something to consider - from a psychological perspective, people typically trust handwritten looking fonts, more than regular type. I think you are using it in the correct places - just make it look more handwritten fonts.
I hope this helps...
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Michael Rawlins commented::) Seems that comments on CF have been declining...
Yes - font idea is correct, but as script fonts go - the baseline is too consistent. It looks more like "italics". Checkout these free fonts... http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=601
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Minor Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Not sure about this choice of font - personally I would use Lobster, same effect but a slighty nicer font -
Noel Tock commented:
Had a look at the free lobster and it looks good too, comes down to preference I guess (and ultimately how well it renders in-browser using font-face or cufon).
2 I'm not big on hyphenation, not in written text and especially not on web, but that's just a personal preference... think about the readability. -
Noel Tock commented:
Neither am I, but I don't mind these things in the PSD :)
3 wasted space, might pay to reduce message box, thus enabling less white space here 4 This is just me, so take it or leave it two columns above in line the then here at the bottom, these columns don't match the same grid, IMHO - this looks odd -
Noel Tock commented:
They are on the same grid, but the image on the lower one has slightly different padding (however not empty padding as it's still framed).
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Noel Tock commented:
Good idea!
New Idea on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Love these headings 2 Love this - nice clean and simple 3 Like this Summary:
Noel,
Great work man, this looks visually stunning... As it happens I too am re-designing my site, to be more visually appealing and usable...
Overall I love the design, it's fairly magical...
A few tweaks here and there, and presto...
Great Job!
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Rebecca Perry commented:nice review Aaran....where have you been? haven't seen much of you lately :-)
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Aaran Casey commented:Ha ha, I have been sunning it up on holiday... made a point not to be on here much...
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Minor Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 possibly reduce the amount of text to one line so the form fields and social media icons could be moved up. 2 a little too much wasted space. possibly decrease the number of rows in the comment box and have it auto scroll. and there is some wasted space between the send button and footer. (both totally minor issues) 3 could your logo be enlarged a bit? Positive Feature on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 awesome header, I really love the balance of color 2 great footer!! Summary:
Hi Noel - what a great looking concept....very sexy! :-) I'm definitely going to have to checkout your WP tutorials! I still haven't used WP as of yet.
Very clean, modern, and I love the use of colors and fonts. I've added a few notes ....
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Noel Tock commented:
HI Rebecca, thank you for the comments, agreed on space use... however I can't bump up the logo size, gotta show my confidence ;)
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Rebecca Perry commented:
nice!
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Minor Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 why that small logo size? try icreasing it (f.e. your name with same size as used in navigation) 2 almost invisible hover/active effect... increase opacity 3 these corner shadows aint look that great 4 font... 5 work on visibility of this element... took me so much time to notice there s something in here... Serious Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 use sane border effect as used for fotos below for your picture? also probably same size? Positive Feature on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 lovely footer New Idea on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 headline - featured work? Summary:
hey... this is just nice... yeah thats it... nice... good work man!
I have aded some notes, that may help you.
Good luck, again, really nice one ;)
(To be honest one of the best concepts I have been reviewing in here so far...)
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Noel Tock commented:
Hi Martin, thanks for the comments, good stuff... just to answer the logo size, like I said above I think it's a matter of brand confidence... look at some of the larger ones:
- Amazon.com 175 x48, left side of page
- Staples.com 131 x 73, left
- OfficeDepot.com, 211 x 42, left
- Dell.com 85 x 24, left
- Shopping.HP.com 49 x 50, left
- OfficeMax.com 217 x 43, left
- Apple.com 40 x 40, left
- Sears.com 87 x 38, left
- CDW.com 114 x 57, left
- NewEgg.com 235 x 68, left
Thanks again, Noel
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Minor Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Hyphenation is distracting. Overall leading in all text panels could also be very slightly reduced 2 I agree with others re: typography. I realize it's a preference thing, but to my eye, this highlighted word simply looks out-of-place. If you were to drop the first person and change the phrase to: Design solutions for online brands, I think the statement would resonate more with the small business audience. Note the full point at end should also be dropped. Serious Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Change text to third person thru-out. In this context, first person seems too "folksy". Positive Feature on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Overall look and feel is comfortable, easy-to-understand, clean and elegant. Summary:
Noel,
As noted, the only thing I find needing improvement is the tone of voice thru-out the site. Everything else is superbly done.
I suggest changing to third person simply because as a business owner in your target audience, I'm more comfortable reading about you as a business, not as an individual. I feel the first person definitely belongs on your blog and your Facebook page, but not on the site.
To that end, your text could read something like:
About Noel Tock is an accomplished web designer and photographer based out of Switzerland. After a 10 year stint in finance, he moved toward his passion for creativity and has rapidly built a freelance design business. Noel believes in high quality standards (read here) and taking on every project as if it were his own. He also loves empowering charities.
Services Noel provides services... search engine optimisation. Whenever possible or practical, Noel undertakes the necessary photography... Read more about service offerings here.
Recent Work etc.
Keep the mug shot. It gives just enough personality to the site without making it look too self-centred.
Great work. I trust it will sell as well as it looks.
Hope this helps.
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Noel Tock commented:
Steve, thank you for the great comments, really insightful and definitely provides me something to think about. I think I'll go with this 3rd person style.. why not :)
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Minor Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 I guess your audience know what that site is, but I don't. I do recognize the others though. Positive Feature on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 I like how "solutions" is emphasized here but the copy below doesn't really explain it better. For me it's a catchy title but not really backed up by the content below. New Idea on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 A link to your full portfolio might work here Summary:
The page looks really good and I am sure it will do the job it is intended to.
However, I would work a little bit more on empowering the catchy heading with the content below.
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Noel Tock commented:
Thank you Claudiu, esp. the feedback on copy & me explaining the concept more.
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Liking how well the design works, the header looks really good, Love the line across the bottom of the logo and menu. You've integrated the recent blog posts and recent freebies in really well to the footer.
- Peter
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Noel Tock commented:
Thank you Peter, very kind..
Minor Problem on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Try to change the font style..As compared to the form, the call to action doesn't appeal me much. Its just a suggestion, I don't how other will feel about it. Positive Feature on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 The banner itself conveys what you do. A great way to win 8 seconds test. 2 nice fonts. It appeals me to look into your work. 3 Really interactive way to connect with visitors. 4 Nice way to highlight footer. New Idea on See the link for a BIGGER image 1 Mostly for businesses, I won't prefer to have about us on the home page. But for freelancers its a good way to tell who you are on the home page itself. Summary:
Really good creativity and design layout. It really shows how good you are in designing solutions for online brand. Appreciate your work :)
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Noel Tock commented:
Thank you, I'll probably change up that call to action quite some bit.
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Noel Tock commented:
Blown away, great comments... ;)
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Rebecca Perry commented:
this same person has posted blank comments on at least 5 other concepts. grrrr
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Noel Tock commented:
Comon now, dudes a general, doesn't need to ;)
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Minor Problem Social icons
The first social icon is very vague.Positive Feature Header
The header is excellent.New Idea A little cluttered
The navigation at the top is really nice, maybe put one section on one page. For example, have the services on the services page. You might be putting it all on one page so that it is easier to view for us, then I apologize.One navigation
It would look better if the navigation was only at the top. It's on the footer as well, which I find a bit cluttered.Summary:
This page looks very unique to any other personal blog/profile site I've seen. In my opinion, most personal profile sites look quite similar. Yours really stands out of the crowd. Excellent.
Minor Problem Button
I think the button could use some work.Serious Problem List
The navigation list looks too much indented to the right.Critical Problem Footer disconnected
I feel like the footer looks out of place. Btw, I would put the social icons down in the footer.Positive Feature Mood
Like the colors and the mood.Summary:
Great design! Just minor problems. This is gonna be a cool website once it's done.
Positive Feature Newbie note
Very clean and professional look exactly how you want your customers to believeSummary:
I like your design I would love to have your talent.I personally would not change anything on this page. Sorry if I disturb you with my boring review i'm new in this world :D .
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Hi,
You have a nice work here.
I would make more use of whitespace. Give some space between sections (about me and services from some of my work from bottom section). Vertical space between text line is to much.. I would make it 1px smaller.
I would Make the form width of "Message" just a little bit smaller and make all form's width equal.
I prefer the modern font for the titles instead of the "solutions" font.
Keep the good work.
Take care.
Hi Michael,
Guess it's a good thing that you don't have too many comments ;) Regarding the font, I'm quite happy with it, reads well in my opinion. I'm using it for headers almost exclusively so it needs to be "slab script" lol. I'll keep looking though to see if anything else (free) comes around (as I'll be using it via font-face or cufon).
Thanks again!
Noel