Feedback on website design

Confused · 14 Dec 2009 at 14:48

Hi all,

I've been having a bit of a play with the following website for a couple of weeks, and thought I'd open it up to you guys to give some feedback/thoughts.

My "brief" was just that - "I want black/green" is pretty much it, and been left to it!

The content is a little sparse, but it's all I've currently got, I'm awaiting some more info (or if you've got some suggestions I can push his way of bits that might be a good idea to include)

The Contact form is using the Tectite PHP FormMailer, and the Showroom/gallery is a slightly modified PixelPost install.

Any constructive criticisms or suggestions welcomed - I'm learning all the time, and my design flair isn't the best!

Oh yeah, the link (albeit temporary, of course):
http://www.my105e.com/xd

Garry

VFR_KID · 14 Dec 2009 at 14:52

IMHO it could do with some form of graphic. Looks a bit bland and uninteresting.

Text appears to be some what blocky and dull to look at with there being very little else going on.

Im not long into this game so dont take what I say to heart, but Im sure others may agree

Confused · 14 Dec 2009 at 14:56

Yeah, I'm sure it needs some kind of graphics... I've been given few images to work with, and have been (currently) getting the basic HTML/CSS sorted, as well as the gallery/contact form

Pages I *know* need work (read: content) are the main page, and the About page

VFR_KID · 14 Dec 2009 at 15:04

Confused said:
. I've been given few images to work with,

I know exactly how you feel. at my work they wanted an Intranet that was all singing and dancing but the client wasn't willing to pay for a decent system. everything I gave to them they weren't happy with they kept wanting little bits changed it got to a point I just gave up, I have other clients here paying me to look after their stuff.

One point i would make is on your web/ contact form is maby a bit more spacing. looks a bit jammed up.

V4NT0M · 14 Dec 2009 at 16:58

lol you people still design websites for other people? I cannot do it, it drives me mental.

It seems a very simple design more like a FAQ than a website that is trying to advertise a service.

Confused · 14 Dec 2009 at 17:01

^ that's pretty much why I have asked for some advice/thoughts!

This is just what I'm wanting really.

Narziss · 14 Dec 2009 at 17:03

It does look very bland. Personally I would brighten it up and use the "I want black/green" as highlighting details within the site. Some imagery would be great!

HungryHippos · 14 Dec 2009 at 20:37

Imho you should use a darker colour for the black, the black at the moment looks more dark gray

V4NT0M · 15 Dec 2009 at 11:37

Looking at it a bit more I think it could do with having a bit more structure, some vertical lines or boxes.

toon_mad · 17 Dec 2009 at 18:54

Agreed, needs more of a theme to it or something, dont want to sound to harsh but its a bit bland.

steve-h · 17 Dec 2009 at 19:29

I think it needs to pop a bit more. And be more edgy. Less liney too, to give a better overall user experience.

TwoSaints · 18 Dec 2009 at 00:45

steve-h said:
I think it needs to pop a bit more. And be more edgy. Less liney too, to give a better overall user experience.

LOL,

also add a lens flare, they're very web 2.0!