ZoomConcept Reviews
Minor Problem on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/ 1 Although they adhere to the colour scheme, I'm not if these buttons really standout enough Minor Problem on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/portfolio/ 1 The breadcrumb doesn't work here. Most people expect to find these on the left hand side of the screen. 2 Again, this search box feels like it is in the wrong place. I don't think anyone would expect to find it here. Minor Problem on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/blog/ 1 This 'arrow' disrupts the alignment of the design. Serious Problem on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/portfolio/ 1 This header area doesn't work. It has too much visual weight and so disrupts the flow of the design. It just looks out of place. Serious Problem on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/blog/ 1 I think you need some sort of division device to separate the articles. At the moment, the news articles look like they are made up of four units (The heading, the photo, the text and the button). Try using a background (or other devise) to unite them together so they feel like a single unit. Positive Feature on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/ 1 Great opening - It quickly highlights the best elements of the website 2 This are is great: its neatly organised and the icons help to pick out key information. New Idea on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/ 1 Maybe there should be a slogan (or some similar device), to quickly communicate what the website is about. New Idea on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/blog/ 1 I think this calendar icon would be better if its was vertically aligned in the middle. At the moment, it just feels as if its is randomly floating. (I know you have tried to line it up with the header on the right, but it feels to floaty). Summary:
On the whole this is a fairly smart template. It's clean, uncluttered and makes use of strong grid structure. This makes it a breeze to navigate and use.
There a few things that don't quite work, and I have highlighted these in my notes.
My only real issue with this template is that it isn't very original. There's loads of good designs on theme forrest and while your template is very good, it doesn't really offer anything to make it stand apart.
Of course, that might not necessarily be a bad thing, as you don't want your template to have too much of a personality (otherwise it will interfere with the content).
On the whole, good job!
Summary:
The green and blacks look a bit washed out. Although having said, depending on the number of images, it might bring them out more.
Minor Problem on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/portfolio/ 1 I think you'll have to rethink the bar that has the breadcrumbs. It looks too much like the menu at the top. Maybe you could eliminate the bar all together and simply use the words on the grey background. 2 Also your search field should appear on the home page as well. Positive Feature on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/ 1 I like the overall tone of the website. The colors are very soothing. Is there going to be any animation with the images at the top? New Idea on http://templatesden.com/TF/WPCMS/apogee/portfolio/ 1 What about moving the navigation down and aligning it to the bottom of the green box at the top. Summary:
The layout seems to be pretty good, but it is missing detail.
Summary:
The design is clean and simple with plenty of white space which is nice. My only criticism is that at first glance it feels like I am looking at a print ad layout at the top attached to a website at the bottom.
