ZoomConcept Reviews
Minor Problem on 03.png 1 Personal pet peeve here, but I can't stand sliders in a site like this. I would rather see this be one long page. Critical Problem on 01.png 1 Neither the placement or the style works for this theme. Try to find something that blends better with the overall look and may consider placing them in the footer. Icons like this might go really well: http://www.animhut.com/freebies/icons/freebie-coffee-cup-social-media-icons/ Positive Feature on 01.png 1 This a great font for this, nice choice. Positive Feature on 04.png 1 This is perfect, i like the fact that i can see everything in a very clean grid view. New Idea on 01.png 1 I would love to see these rotate using a carousel approach. Summary:
As a coffee enthusiast, I really like what you have going here. I don't really have many critiques outside the SSM icons. I would definitely say that those have to go, they clash with the overall design of what you have going here. Other than that nice job.
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Minor Problem on 01.png 1 Shadows look a little inconsistent, may be make the shadow under the plate on the right 50% and blurred a bit more 2 Footer seems to be a bit off centre, might be just me, but looks out by 20 pixels or so Minor Problem on 03.png 1 don't waste this space add another image or two maybe of roasting coffee? Serious Problem on 01.png 1 I like the simplicity of this nav - however I don't like the italicized font, it's hard to read. 2 Too many fonts going on here - stick to two and keep them all relative in size 3 I don't think this is necessary try using just dots, below it 4 These guys - should be important yet they are here hidden away.. Almost like an afterthought -
Penn Folio commented:agreed!
5 Not really sure about the harsh gradient here, maybe make it blend (ha ha no pun intended).... -
Penn Folio commented:
yeah i agree on the glassy gradient. It kinda kill the warm feel of the overall site. I'd suggest getting rid of the shine.
6 These are too close to the images - give it some room to breathe Positive Feature on 01.png 1 I like this 2 Background is great Summary:
Hey this is really nice...
I really like the flow and the feel there are a few things that off the bat I think "why did you do this?"
So see my notes...
Overall a really nice start to this design, it always nice to see something different.
Good Luck!
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Gia Josie commented:why i did, cause the executive marketing on coffee bean indonesia not interested for redesign their website. that's way i challenge my skill to provide this. This is the first template, the second and the third are already done too :)
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Serious Problem on 01.png 1 as mentioned, these are too close together 2 I agree with Aaran, this needs breathing room Serious Problem on 03.png 1 needs spacing between lines Serious Problem on 04.png 1 if these are supposed to be tabs, definitely space them apart more Positive Feature on 03.png 1 really nice -
Aaran Casey commented:Damn I never even read that, but now that I have I am wiser :P
Summary:
This is a gorgeous concept. The hotel I work in has several of these stores which we frequently go to. This concept hits the mark. I don't have much more to critique on as Aaran and Tyler have said some really valid points.
Overall, you've done a great job! please see my notes...
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Gia Josie commented:
Thanks, i see your notes :)
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Serious Problem on 01.png 1 The social media buttons as wel as the blue/yellow logo in the footer stick out too much, they ruin the overall theme. Try to make them blend in more (change colours) New Idea Navigation
On page 3 I see the main menu on top (header) a side-menu and then another horizontal menu. If you need more than 2 layers of navigation try to keep them together, so I would try to incorporate the horizontal menu into the vertical one (e.g. indented). That way you can also create more breathing room as suggested by others.Other Colours
I would use slightly more brownish/darker colours. It "feels" too pink to me and doesn't really shout coffee.Like someone before me, I dislike scrollbars in the page. Esp. when they take on a different shape/form than the standard ones. I would make the whole page scrollable. (optionally keep the header and/or footer fixed) Critical Problem Scroll is pure evil! Positive Feature I like it
I like this design, because is unique. Plus for ingenuity :).Minor Problem on 01.png 1 Should be larger (they get lost against the background Serious Problem on 04.png 1 Too many items... Apply Miller's "Magic Rule of Seven" (see this article http://www.psychologistworld.com/memory/millermagicnumber.php) Positive Feature on 01.png 1 Nicely done Summary:
Hi Gia,
This template is wonderful - so consider these comments as nits and things to explore:
- Reduce copy in all content blocks to make more scan-able (see content writing guidance)
- Social networking icons need to be larger against the current background. You may want to reconsider the location of those icons -- and place them in a fat footer (see inspirational examples)
- Attacked the Cognitive side of your design: Explore how to apply Miller's Rule of Seven. As an example, you may need to further breakdown the "whole bean" category so users can quickly remember choices (for their return purchases)
Overall -- I think this is an attractive design. I hope my references are helpful.
MichaelR
Serious Problem type
to many fonts used...Critical Problem type
some types are not very legiblePositive Feature layout
it's warmSummary:
nice enviroment, but too many "objects": it would probably help to have a lighter background. and I would definitly choose one or two typefaces.
Serious Problem on 01.png 1 they just dont work as part of this design Positive Feature on 01.png 1 great opening feature Positive Feature on 03.png 1 clean informative and straight to the point New Idea on 01.png 1 place social icons here? Summary:
really nice work, think it all flows really well, but how about putting social icons in the footer which much simpler icons that reflect the rest of the site
Minor Problem on 03.png 1 Generally, I don't like sites with custom scroll bars. Other on 04.png 1 What does this link do? It seems like a social media link, but I think it's supposed to link back to the main home page? Is this button necessary? I would just click on the big circle logo in the middle to get back to the home page. Summary:
I like the colors--it makes me think of coffee. The site seems to flow well.
Thank you :)