Benjamin Charity

I agree with Nate and Mathias about a single image in the header. I also agree about wrapping the navigation around the content.

1. I feel like the text at the top of the center column is tied with the image on the left. If this is the case, then this should be clear. May a border or background. Just something to separate it.

2. The three boxes on the right don't feel like they fit the design very well. You have some great texture in the top background yet these are very smooth looking. I would try to add some texture and refine the color choices to better match the earth tones you are using elsewhere.

I am definitely enjoying this design though! Good work.

I would only include name and email on the initial sign up. Once they click 'Go' then they would be prompted for the rest of their info.

1. I agree with andy that the footer needs work. I would add padding around this so the text isn't so close to the content. Maybe add some other content too. Maybe active users, success stories etc.

2. The copyright in the footer feels very very out of place. Kind of randomly jammed there.

3. Also as Andy mentioned, the user images need some kind of explanation.

4. The sections in the main content could use images or icons. Something to spice it up a bit, it feels too static.

I really think that you did a very good job on this! I can only come up with a few suggestions..

1. When I hover 'Choose Your Brand' I feel that the drop down menu should be underneath instead of off to the side.

2. The mouse should change to a hand (cursor:pointer;) on hover.

3. It seems like you could find a way to use the empty space below the easy search (on pages other than the home page). It just feels a bit empty.

4. The listed brands on the home page do not seem like links. It looks like a static list of brands you carry, not like links to their respective pages. Maybe find a way to make this a bit more clear.

Overall a very well done site in my opinion!

Personally the design doesn't say 'Organic' to me at all. It feels more like a bank or investment firm.

More greens and earth tones and real images might help bring life into the design.

Good job on the clean and clear layout though!

A really really great site my friend. Well done. Clean and simple.

If anything I would say that one of the sections could have an image or color background to help separate you page a bit. But you'd have to be careful as it would be really easy to move backward in your design at this point.

Good direction so far, but I think some things could change.

1. I would try using a fade rather then slide reveal on the main featured part.

2. Slow down the latest news cycle and have it stop on mouseover if you can.

3. I'm not a fan of all the grey...It feels like it is not active or unaccessible..

4. The layout works, but feels kind of like a wireframe, fixing the grey issue will probably resolve this.

5. The featured slider should fade to dark green in the background. When it's a transparent image, the background changes colors harshly.

On a good track though my friend!

Overall a great design! Unlike most it seems, I originally did read it as Lucas Felix.

How ever they do have a good point about Lart director... maybe adding some kind of dot on each side of the words 'art director'. Just something to separate it.

Overall a great design! Very well done.

As others have said, I would work on the blog. I feel like it should have the same tan background as the home page. I think that you would still have the design separation thanks to the header and sidebar.

1. The navigation is a bit small for a bold text. It seems a bit squished. I would increase the size a bit.

2. The logo should be much larger. It gets swallowed up in the large green header.

3. It's very unclear what the boxes below the navigation are. Are they an extension of the navigation? Are the blog posts?

4. The blog posts need something to separate them. A border, alternating background, etc. As of now they blend together too much.

Overall it seems like you definitely have potential for this site, I would make sure that you make it clear to the user where he/she is supposed to focus and go.

I think that this is a huge improvement on your previous design. The first one is by far the best.

For implementation into a website, I would suggest the second design but would make the leaf a bit smaller.

1. I definitely agree with clive on the logo. I think he has a great idea there.

2. I would lessen the opacity of the HG behind 'Hasloo Group' as it is a bit overwhelming right now.

3. The combination of the man and the road is a very secure, relaxing feel. Without knowing what the text says I cannot say whether it works or not.

A very good design overall, it all depends on whether you are going for 'secure' and 'relaxing' or not.

The logo is well done and so is the background.

I would go very dark with the silhouettes and ground. Try to sort of embed it into the design, sinking it deep into the background. I know that may sound a bit vague. But right now it sort of blinds me when I look at it, when the focus should be on the calendar itself. It should be more background, evoking emotion, not drawing attention.

Welcome to CF!

1. I would try working a gradient into the header color. Right now it is a bit harsh and flat.

2. I would make the utility navigation (top right) a bit smaller and tucked more up in the corner.

3. The rest of the home page looks great!

4. The header on the secondary page looks very plug-and-play, almost like a spam site to me. Adding the gradient in the header would help this, but I would suggest adding some kind of image with 'Search Easier' (possibly the same icons used for each on the home page).

5. The footer feels very off balanced. I would expand it a bit and reposition the elements.

6. As Kirill said, the logo doesn't seem to go with the site at all.

Overall a very good direction my friend! Keep plugging away at it!

I like the design overall..(I'm always a sucker for light blur).

1. However, as Jon pointed out, it looks as though the blue and red banners with text are behind the light blurs. This makes it a little difficult to read. I would put all background elements behind the text banners. (possibly even adding a small drop shadow to the banners to make them pop out a bit).

2. I would suggest lessening the opacity of the light blurs. While it looks good now, it seems that it would make reading file names on your desktop a bit too difficult.

First off, great overall design. I love the background graphics and the logo.

1. I would think about moving the navigation up. The left/right balance feels off near the top.

2. As others have said, the order now button could use a little work. I wouldn't worry about moving it too far, but I think the actual graphic should be reworked and probably centered below the yellow box ('We design mobile websites').

3. And again as others have mentioned, this mis-aligned grid isn't working here. I would suggest either straightening it into a grid, or if you would rather not use the grid, form it into a circle of sorts to bring the user around.

4. And finally the footer needs some work also. The design of the site makes me feel like there should be a nice large footer at the bottom with a bit more definition/separation.

I know that it has already been said, but again, lose the fake grass.

I like the feel that you are going for, good layout. But I would say use an actual image in the background for a organic feel or rethink the background altogether.

Definitely headed in a good direction though! Looking forward to seeing another mock up!

Off the bat I love it Mitch! I initially say change nothing! But I would like to see a version the capitol b's as Lukas suggested just to see which is better.

Overall very well executed, especially the natural tones.

Great redesign. Much better than the current site. However I would try to integrate the logo into the actual page design. As-is, it is kind of bland, especially next to your nice big image.

Overall good feel. Maybe add a little more color variation to the lower half of the page.

First off great design! You managed to keep the basic feel of the site yet really move them up to a whole new level.

I must disagree with changing the color scheme. I am a fan of the mild, organic palette. Although it wouldn't hurt to throw in a bright color in very small places.

I also agree that 'healing changes everything' could benefit from a softer font.

The top buttons feel a bit cheap to me. They feel almost 'generated'. Maybe work on getting those up to par with the rest of your design.

I'll be interested to see any hover effects when the site is up.

Again great job and I hope they hire you!

It seems like you know where you are going and are working to create a niche for yourself out there.

The design just doesn't seem very friendly to me. It is clear and easy to navigate around the page, but I don't believe that is quite enough anymore.

Great layout! I agree this will be much better. I wouldn't mind seeing a section that displayed the highest rated concepts, or the most discussed/reviewed concepts. I see the 'Featured Designer' I like that.

Great site and much needed!

It makes me feel like I should be reading about a rugby tournament.

I really like the header design, but overall it would make me as a client feel like you were one of the firms that have been around for a while and are still designing the same as you have been for five years.

I agree with you that you should steer clear of the web 2.0 look though.

Maybe if you implemented some user interaction into the pages to create some movement. Slight touches of jQuery can go along way.

First off, great design. I really like it.

I agree with Henri that the company description in the top left needs more visual weight...my eye blows right past it.

Great logo.

The icons just don't quite seem to blend in with the site. Maybe create some icons that aren't angled. Your site is very straight (90 degree angles) then the icons are all angled at like 30.

I would change the body text to a sans serif font.

Overall great job!

I really like the scratch font and scratch bubbles! I don't mind the asterisk to draw attention, but I'm not a fan of the three together at the top.

Overall good job though

Great job matching the image and color palette! Not a fan of the plate/silverware icons though.

Good job though.