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Great job. Perfect for your client. Right on Target.
That damask wall paper/placemat looks too perfect. Can you curl up the edge? Just a thought, not sure if I am correct.
I love how your thoughtfully incorporated things in the restaurant. The vines are nicely placed, but I would bring my camera and shoot a restaurant apron on a chair and use that in-place of the vines.
why do some clients want one page site?
I gave you a 5 for originality not because it is a new look, but because you used element that are one of a kind for this store.
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jennifer kouyoumjian commented:Brian,
Gosh, I actually feel your pain, even though you don't seem to have any pain. I can see how this could be perceived as chain-like. Keep your design for the next coffee shop, someone else will love this concept. The neat thing is now you understand her better. My favorite thing is making my clients vision (when they have one) come to reality because I find this the challenge. Please post the next revision.
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Wow Jennifer, Thanks for the kind words. I have to admit as much as I enjoyed making this layout, The client didn't enjoy it at all. That being said she was having a rough day when we met. But I missed the mark totally with the website. She said it felt to "chain style cafe" like a fran's. So I'm doing a complete re-design.
She felt like this was over designed, that there was too much going on and she wants something simpler. So it's back to the drawing board. But i have a much better grasp of what she's after now.
my style tends to be minimalist and this was branching out for me. And i kind of had a feeling it would be a love it or hate it reaction.
Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the design. Thanks again for the feedback.