Kyle Scollin

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By Kyle Scollin

   on Dec 07, 2009
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  • Amy Feger

    Amy Feger

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    Background adjustment to your unique style...

    Posted on Dec 11, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Hi Kyle,

    I like this, it's nice.

    Just a few things you may want to adjust;

    I would maybe try and find a good alignment points for your "View Portfolio" button.

    I see you have the curly quote for your title yet it is not used in the text under it.

    The alignment of your first line of contact information does not align to "HOME" under "Navigation" you may want to adjust that and compare.

    Thats cool that you have an icon for ramblings and tweeting... yet, since you don't have icons for the rest of the headings, it feels a bit off. Maybe consider adding icons to the rest of the headings or taking the two icons (crayon and bird) out since consistency is what will make this page feel like it all belongs together. leading to less "distractions" for the reader.

    (I think if you took the icons out it will help the alignments of title to text.)

    I agree with Joao about the background. Since I like the spray paint can, maybe something fitting for that? Why not the texture of spray paint on some interesting surface? (The current surface reminds me of a blue business folder.) Or how about the same effects/style that you used to make your paint can?

    Since you have a passion for street art, here is your opportunity to let it shine uniquely on your front page ( Something so I have no doubt what you are about, before I even read your text.)

    I like your logo and your navigation up top.

    • Kyle Scollin
      Kyle Scollin commented:
      Posted: on Dec 17, 2009 at 5:20 PM

      Amy, this has been the most professional response I have received so far. Your response is well worded and you really focused on some of the details I never even thought about. I really appreciate the time and effort you took to make this comment. Thank you very much.

  • Swarat Ghosh

    Swarat Ghosh

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    nice design

    Posted on Dec 14, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    though i am not impressed in the lower part... icons with the section.. need to reaarnge those things rest is nice..

  • Julio Rivera

    Julio Rivera

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    like it

    Posted on Dec 07, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    I dont like that the icons are almost the same color as the background and I dont think clients will like to read whats crackin lol.

    the brown in the middle is not the right color.

    but over all its a good start.

    • Kyle Scollin
      Kyle Scollin commented:
      Posted: on Dec 07, 2009 at 12:09 PM

      For the icons, I wanted them to help the user identify the sections quickly, but I didn't want them to be too dominant of an element. Do you think it would still work with them in color?

      Also is "what's crackin" too casual? I really want to stand out and have them get a feeling for who I am.

    • Julio Rivera
      Julio Rivera commented:
      Posted: on Dec 07, 2009 at 2:26 PM

      no I understand but use a different lighter color you know.

      Whats Crackin is to ghetto lol. try something more little welcoming the person or soon to be client to your website.

  • Nate Hamilton

    Nate Hamilton

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    Not bad

    Posted on Dec 07, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Everything looks really good except for the content area. The tan is really throwing the design off. I would use an off white, cream or gray color.

  • Joao Campos

    Joao Campos

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    Looks good!

    Posted on Dec 07, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    The idea itself is great. However, if I were you, I would try a different texture for the background, try some paper texture. Also, the main area (where the cartoon can is) could show some line in the horizon so it would show some depth :)

    • Kyle Scollin
      Kyle Scollin commented:
      Posted: on Dec 07, 2009 at 12:10 PM

      Thanks :) I'll definitely try messing with the texture. Do you think its ok if the top and bottom areas have texture but the main area is clean like it is right now?

  • Stefan Harris

    Stefan Harris

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    • Design: 5
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    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 3
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    the copy

    Posted on Dec 07, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Overall I like it, not to much of a fan of the copy but if the audience your targeting is cool with "what's crackin'" go for it.

    • Kyle Scollin
      Kyle Scollin commented:
      Posted: on Dec 07, 2009 at 12:12 PM

      Thanks man, I'm trying to figure out if the copy is too informal. I really want to be personal and make people remember me quickly, especially when they'll probably only look at the site for a few seconds. So I thought that having a catchy line like "what's crackin" would instantly get their attention and let them remember me.

  • Guillaume Kanoufi

    Guillaume Kanoufi

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    Really like it

    Posted on Dec 07, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Really love it and especially the big blue footer.

    Nice 2.0 concept

    • Kyle Scollin
      Kyle Scollin commented:
      Posted: on Dec 07, 2009 at 8:07 PM

      Thanks. Always nice to get some solid compliments.

  • Kevin Tomasic

    Kevin Tomasic

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    Give the spray can some attitude

    Posted on Dec 07, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    The majority of your design portrays a "street" attitude, but you have this slap-happy cartoon can contradicting it all. I have a mental picture of a character holding spray cans in his hands with tattoos all over himself and a bandana (like the one on the Twitter bird).

    Everyone pretty much covered everything else I wanted to say.

    • Kyle Scollin
      Kyle Scollin commented:
      Posted: on Dec 07, 2009 at 8:06 PM

      I definitely thought about making the can look much more gangster, or even have photos of graffiti, or even a real can of paint, but I guess I kind of wanted to make sure that people weren't put off by the graffiti theme. Also I have more sides to me than just street art so I didn't want to push that aspect to the extreme. Do you think it would detract potential clients/bosses if I thugged him out more?

  • Earl Fernandes

    Earl Fernandes

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    The follow logos at the bottom

    Posted on Dec 08, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Nice Design and good job overall. I like the character it adds to your site. Colors are good. The only thing I would change are the logos at the bottom i.e facebook, twitter. Maybe keeping the logos the original color would maybe it better.

  • Kotos Chris

    Kotos Chris

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    Very nice

    Posted on Dec 08, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Cool design. I like it very much

    • Neha Sharma
      Neha Sharma commented:
      Posted: on Dec 10, 2009 at 1:52 AM

      I like the banner idea and the color combination...Simple and catching the attention and clearly putting the concept...Great Job