Michelle Kirkbride

web design for a DJ

By Michelle Kirkbride

   on Aug 26, 2009
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  • Umbreen Tapal

    Umbreen Tapal

    Rank: 4 Master

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 2
    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 4
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    Layout of services

    Posted on Aug 26, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    I like the design overall, its unique and engaging. However my initial impression was... that it's a site for a DJ or a band. I don't know if that's good or bad for you.

    Also, I think you should find a way to incorporate the type of services you provide (currently bottom) into the left navigation as it immediately answers the questions "what do you do?" & "is this kind of what i need". Also the font used currently in the left navigation should be reconsidered as its really hard to read.

  • Marius Stuparu

    Marius Stuparu

    Rank: 3 Superior

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
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    maybe other font...

    Posted on Aug 26, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I like the overall look, but I don't quite fancy that poster font from the menu and logo - not very readable, not quite modern.

    And the second logo, on the bottom, I think it would look better on the right side, switched with the glass. Right now, together with the main logo it weights down on the left side.

    Nice work!

  • Corinne Ducusin

    Corinne Ducusin

    Rank: 1 Elite

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 4
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    The Font

    Posted on Aug 26, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    I think the typeface for the logo would be great as a heading but not in the navigation or the "Request a quote" button.

    I love your colors and the large background image. I do agree with Marius that the smaller logo needs to be moved to the right. Adds a touch of balance!

    Lastly, that paragraph above the list of services could use some treatment. Right now, it's just a large block of text that I honestly just skipped over. Make it interesting!

  • Stephanie Collins

    Stephanie Collins

    Rank: 1 Elite

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 4
    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 4
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    Background

    Posted on Aug 28, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    I think you've got a great overall look going here. If this were my site, though, I'd experiment with making the black background of the site more of a solid color. It would look great with a subtle gradient on it (as if there's a light source, probably from the disco ball). But the purple color is nice--it definitely suggests "night life".

  • Joel Acevedo

    Joel Acevedo

    Rank: 1 Elite

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
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    Background

    Posted on Aug 29, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    In my opinion I will get rid of the background. Then I will put everything into one big main container (purple).

    I agree with most posters, the font is not working with the rest of the design. Too western for a funky design.

  • Mark Ong

    Mark Ong

    Rank: 2 Titan

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 2
    • Originality: 2
    • Engagement: 2
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    Header for the four bottom panels

    Posted on Sep 02, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    I may be just being anal here but your lighting effect on the heading "band" is wrong.

    Your entire panel has the light going upwards (top: dark to bottom: light), but your "band" containing the heading text has the light coming front face-on-outwards (center: bright to edge: dark). It looks weird and doesn't sit very well with the rest of your template's lights and shadows.

  • Piyush Agarwal

    Piyush Agarwal

    Rank: 3 Superior

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 2
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
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    The font

    Posted on Sep 03, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    The font as some others mentioned for sure.

    Also, I did not get the idea from the website that its for a DJ, it seemed more like a songs/tunes download site or that of a group..

    Like the color and header graphics... The logo is also quite a turn off...too rough i would say.

  • Tellesman

    Tellesman

    Rank: 6 Apprentice

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
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    A few small sggestions to clean up a bit.

    Posted on Sep 03, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    There is a lot going on in the header there that takes away from the logo, which in itself is very busy. I like the overall design and color scheme. Maybe using a different font on the menu buttons, perhaps to something cursive. The screen seems a little full, may overwhelm visitors trying to get quick info on the services offered. Overall, it's appealing and interesting.