Ok so last time i did any web design i was about 14, thought i would give it another go! This only took me about an hour or 2 so go easy! Just looking for some feedback. http://craigmccall43.deviantart.com/art/CM-First-Draft-Web-Design-Marketing-386040372 Logo i did this morning for a cloud based consultancy firm (Concept) http://craigmccall43.deviantart.com/art/Spotlight-386052062
On the first design, the header is a bit blank in my view. Maybe add text on the right side of the header? As for the logo. It's brilliant!
Thanks, been really struggling with filling it, even tried that logo in the site out of interested but looked daft.
Hmmm. Maybe try adding a black transparent box with text like "Latest updates/blog posts". Not quite sure, just an idea.
I believe the issue is not so much the design but it is the hard colors you are using. Try to go for cooler colors like : #77BFEC #5082A1 #EDCC77 #A17D50 These are all nice and soft colors.
I would blend the blue color of the header with a nice pattern if you don't plan to put anything else in there. It would still be simple (like you want it), but with a nice touch. Otherwise I like your design!
That Spotlight thing is awesome. And I liked the template too. I mean, if you didn't do this in years and then came up with something this awesome, I think you've got a real talent.