Rip my web design apart please :-)

boycee

boycee

boycee

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Hi There,

Original http://www.thetherapyroomcambridge.co.uk

Green Links
http://www.thetherapyroomcambridge.co.uk/TherapyRoomDesign5.png

Gray Links
http://www.thetherapyroomcambridge.co.uk/TherapyRoomDesign6.png

I'm not a designer, more a developer and I do back end systems but my client has said "have a go, it can't be any worse" so here it is. I'm torn between having gray links vs green.

What do people think? Is there anything horrible I can fix with what I've done so far?

Constructive comments only please, and I have suggested they get a graphic designer on the case, but they're not interested in that.

What you think?

Boycee
 
Draeger said:
Agreed, that could make a difference. :)
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Tripnologist said:
The problem is the line-height. If it were increased, the text wouldn't look so cramped.
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Draeger said:
Have to say, I'm not keen on the fonts used throughout for your text. Can't put my finger on whether it's font size or type or a combination of both, it just doesn't look "right".

Are you knocking this up in PS or is that a screenshot of the working website?.
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Hi guys,

Thanks for the input it's actually quite refreshing that you guys were constructive rather than just throwing a load of abuse my way!

It was created in photoshop which I think explains the slightly odd line spacing and formatting. It's supposed to be Verdana size 12 I think, so on the actual html render it should be ok.

I was with you on the green links, as I personally think it lifts the page a little. However the client is set on gray :-( They have forwarded the design to their SEO team hopefully they will side with me on the link colour!

Any more feedback would be appreciated, and I'll keep the thread updated with any updates!
 
Chanc3 said:
Unfortunately in our line of work you have to do what the client says, but don't take it as an insult! As we all know that most people don't know what looks good/right.
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This is it, at the end of the day you can only give your best advice. It's up to them whether they go with it or not.

Years ago I would argue, but now as you say, they are the customer and sometimes you have to let them have what they want. UI is one of those things that people all (unfortunately) have an opinion on!

It's only a CSS style, so if they change their mind later it's only a 5 minute change!
 
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