ZoomConcept Reviews
Minor Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 Try to establish to visual columns 2 contrast issues - a bit too dark Positive Feature on pix_fection_4.png 1 Great action oriented banner. The font is a still a bit problematic. Lobster is a display font - and has some characteristics that are better served for headlines and titles. Something to consider - it slows the user down to read it (which may be deliberate on your part). If not - you should use a san-serif font (Arial or Helvetica) Summary:
Aaran
Just a few nits... As expected, it's strong design treatment.
- Focus on exploring the readability of the fonts
- Establish some natural columns (take a look at the 960 grid - and apply the 12 column format)
- Take another look at the top nav. items - and ensure that the type is not too dark
Great job evolving this design...
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Aaran Casey commented:Ah Michael I always enjoy reading your reviews, they make sense and are factual. On point 2, this is based on a 960 grid 12 column, I think I may have over looked the column size a bit though... Thanks again
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Minor Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 I think that this box is kind of hard to read, because of the font choice. Choosing a diferent font will not only make it more readable but will keep the layout more harmonic in my opinion 2 This box seems to be out of place. I don't think it fits here. 3 Same pattern problem, seems to be overloading the design. Positive Feature on pix_fection_4.png 1 Big buttons, i like it! Maybe you could work a bit more on them so they can stand out from the dark background, I think you should try some diferent color here, just my opinion hehe 2 Nice pictures, I liked the way those images are displayed. Just make sure they transmit something to the users. 3 I like those boxes a lot! New Idea on pix_fection_4.png 1 I don't know, the pattern here seens to be too strong, I think you should try to reduce its opacity or even use a new one with smaller size details. 2 As long as your logo is white and very easy to understand I think you could try to use a hot color in here, instead of changing the buttons colors. The heart in the logo makes me feel like the website should be more warm, with hot colors, I don't know. 3 Maybe you could add some filters in here, like: Order by date, Most viewed, etc. Not only it will be useful but will fill this empty area. Summary:
Hey Aaran, here are some of my personal opinions, I hope i can help you to improve your design. Regards!
Minor Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 this transition needs some treatment 2 this is looking weird... you have to fill up whole area 3 what is this? 4 too strong texture, I dont like it... 5 I believe this could be moved just few pixels down to look better 6 How am I supposed then to know which one is latest and which one greatest? Are greatest listed below and those newest in right sider? 7 why there is that whitespace in left example between icon and number of comments? 8 no author/ comments/ likes? 9 there is no post name? Serious Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 Where is the lovely pink color used in your profile picture? =ยด( Other on pix_fection_4.png 1 is this pattern from premium pixels? :) Summary:
Hey there,
I have added some notes, hope that it will help...
Good luck, I am looking forward launchment ;)
Minor Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 Why a prospect user would be interested in another bloke who registered few minutes before him? There is strong possibility that this bloke's profile will be empty. Serious Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 These buttons are not visible enough and SHOW ME HOW is kinda weird - show me how 'to join' 'to use it' ? 2 These illustrations explain nothing about the concept. They don't bring any value and take a lot of space Critical Problem Why should users use this site?
It's not 2001 when everything was NEW on the internet and people started using it because it was there. They don't bother wasting their time on things they don't understand.Critical Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 This tagline explains nothing apart that this is a social thingy for designers. Aran use this space to EXPLAIN the concept and promise VALUE! New Idea What is this site?
"Social site" means nothing. Users will have to understand the concept first.Summary:
Hi Aaran
I like the overall design but still don't get the purpose of the site just from looking on the homepage.
I think you would need to address strategy issues first :)
Cheers!
Michael
web strategist & user experience designer
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Lisa Tweedie commented:Hey Aaron - you got rid of the pink! I'm quite liking this... although I sort of agree with Michael on the newest guy. There must be another way to assign value ... picking an interesting set of new users by hand might be better or randomly assigning them. Sorry I've missed a few rounds ... horribly busy. Hoping to come back a bit now.
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Minor Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 the Join now link should stand out a bit more. You could try making it a lighter gray or even a bright color. New Idea on pix_fection_4.png 1 How about making the top gradient slightly transparent so the honeycomb pattern shows through? Minor Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 You might want to play more with the blandign options. Lightning doesn't seem to natural 2 you might want to put more focus on the join now using a lighter text color 3 You might want to add more contrast ( lighter text color) if this is your tagline 4 you might want to put the icon on the right side as you did on the 2 areas on the left near the logo Serious Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 too much texture might distract user focus Positive Feature on pix_fection_4.png 1 cool, subtle and efficient 2 I personally like the font Summary:
I think you are on the right path, with some minor changes it can be a winner ;) I hope my words were helpful.
Serious Problem Proximity!
I think the new member section is getting too merged with the latest and greatest section. May be it is planned that way but if not then what I perceived here is that it is a sub part of the entire Latest module, which I think is not. Correct me if I am wrong!Critical Problem Some Stuff
I think the header text is slightly weak especially on buttons. Call to actions are getting to merged in the background.Positive Feature Interesting
A very good and strong start to the design.New Idea New
Like the slightly new presentation of portfolio or say member pics... very newspaper magazine style.. nice trySummary:
Over all a good start. looking forward to see more on this :).
Minor Problem on pix_fection_4.png 1 I think size of logo should be decreased a bit? Also I like the original colors of your logo pink heart. 2 I think it should be light up a bit 3 padding for join now and show me how ;) Positive Feature on pix_fection_4.png 1 Latest & greatest sound good to me Other on pix_fection_4.png 1 Why new member? Summary:
Aaran,
I love Lobster and very recently used it in one of my website mock-up ;)
I think I understand the holistic picture you have in your mind, however, I think it's missing in this mock-up...
I eager to see a complete mock-up.
Thanks, Haider
Minor Problem Newest Member
The newest member area throws me off a little. The fact that it doesn't span right across like the sidebar does is offsetting. Maybe try the "Newest member" label inside a 'note' instead of hovering in the backgroundPositive Feature Typography
Good use of font. One thing I would suggest is decreasing the font size of "Latest & Greatest" as well as the "New portfolio webdesign"s on the sidebar."notes"
Notes look great with the 3d effect in the bottom corner. Adds depth
Never Arial... it's like comic sans to me!