ZoomConcept Reviews
Minor Problem on pok_front_mockup_1.jpg 1 Good banner area - but needs a call to action (and call to action button) 2 too much treatment. be careful about adding style to everything. When you do - everything on the page competes for the users attention. Typically, users find those distractions annoying - because it takes their attention away from their primary tasks Serious Problem on pok_front_mockup_1.jpg 1 utilize this area for content elements -
Anton commented:These will be banners for the site's needs - like advertising an important forum topic, or a store product, or an upcoming event.
Positive Feature on pok_front_mockup_1.jpg 1 cute - use sparingly -
Anton commented:
I agree, I think I need to make the main site area cleaner, so that it "pops" against the background and is easier on the eyes for readers.
2 cute - but use sparingly 3 good content modules Summary:
What's good: - the site looks playful and whimsical - communicates that topic is about children
What needs to be addressed: - eliminate some of the treatment (visual clutter) - establish a clear call to action in the banner area - utilize wasted space (area next to banner area)
Good start...
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Anton commented:
Hi, thanks for your review, I will definitely look at toning everything down :)
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Summary:
Overall, I think you did a great job balancing the playfulness with the "messyness." The colors work great with the backgound and foreground and so I hope you can still utilize those in your final design.
I do agree that it might be best to tone down the paper texture in the background....more so in the body of the design that the header.
I really like how the text becomes the links - no needed extra "click here" button.
Good design Anton.
Positive Feature Not cozy warmy -Indeed rather Blue
2 things that strike me right out of the gate A rather anxious looking child(debatable) And a rather blue scheme - We do have a little blur here but applied as out of focus rather than the blissful peace I would be reaching for. I see no religous (graphical)depicition here and unless things have changed since I looked last at the community value of such Instititions(perhaps not the best turn of phrase )there is value in the values of the community from which you promote. In the past envolved with this kind of thing the kids themselves are a massive resource(god bless em)a cheecky face or giggling group of children will massively enhance the cozy warmy I wanna be there appeal.-
Anton commented:
Ok, thanks for your opinion. The banner is definitely not a final one, so I will look for better photos to improve the feeling. I will also think about the general colour scheme - you may be right about the blue-ness, though I don't feel it immediately. Thanks again for stopping by and taking the time to help me!
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Thanks for confirming my doubts - I would also have a hard time styling dynamic information into that fixed-height area, so I think I'll drop this "post-it" idea to make the site go easier on the eye.