Need a designer hint please

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by ahelpinghand, Nov 19, 2008.

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    Hi friends, I need a hint with the top logo here I don't like the red site name and I'm sure it needs some work, would you please give me a hint for what to do?

    Thank you very much.
     
    ahelpinghand, Nov 19, 2008 IP
  2. devguys.com

    devguys.com Peon

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    Trying something that has to do with paper and pen, since it is a tutorial site. Also try incorporating a room type drawing around the word room or the entire logo.

    For the color, you can mess around with that by trying different variations and possibly adding some visual effects such as drop shadows, glows, strokes, etc.

    Good luck with it!
     
    devguys.com, Nov 19, 2008 IP
  3. i.run.shit

    i.run.shit Peon

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    In general I would say it's a pretty good design. You're right about the red though, it's just too harsh on the eyes and not quite intricate enough. Maybe if you were to use the same basic idea for the layout (because I honestly quite like it) but use softer colors. Something a little easier on the eyes so it's more inviting. I'm still not too sure how I feel about the list style bullet under the "Browser By Category" section, they seem a bit plain and I don't feel like they fit in at all. I know that your ads are important, but you should consider putting the "Browse By Category" above the ads. That way it give the impression that you're worried more about the content then the ads. Your forms on the "Submit" sub page would look really great if they had some more style to them and maybe a contact form on your "Contact" page? Little tweaks really, you've got yourself a really easy to navigate, simple tutorial site.
     
    i.run.shit, Nov 19, 2008 IP
  4. mcfox

    mcfox Wind Maker

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    Make a thread in this section of DP and pay for one of the designers to create something for you.
     
    mcfox, Nov 19, 2008 IP
  5. stephen421

    stephen421 Active Member

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    I would test it with some different colors and see if there is anyway you can connect the top and bottom sections. Maybe try to overlap a little.
     
    stephen421, Nov 19, 2008 IP
  6. elias_sorensen

    elias_sorensen Well-Known Member

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    The overall design is fine, but the logo seems some kind of blurry to me??

    Try to find some other fonts for the logo.. Take a look at the Sans Serif section at www.dafont.com
     
    elias_sorensen, Nov 20, 2008 IP
  7. ahelpinghand

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    Thank you all for your hints, really helpful. Please take another look here and tell me if it's better now.
     
    ahelpinghand, Nov 20, 2008 IP