H_Johnston
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April WIP
Posted 23.04.2011 @ 10.33AM
@andrewfelix Nice details and textures
@PyroVesten Is that some gold foiling? Looking good, post the rest when you can
PyroVesten
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Higher quality Flash file?
Posted 24.02.2012 @ 4.00PM
You can also individually control compression on images (at least in CS5) by right clicking > properties on the images in the library. This overwrites the publish settings for the document too, so it gives individual control over images, allowing you to pick the best settings case-by-case.
I'm with the other folks though. I'd avoid flash to ensure your folio can be seen by as many users as possible.
PyroVesten
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First website I designed and "coded"
Posted 22.02.2012 @ 8.52AM
I wish I had some old stuff still floating around.
15 years ago, in year 6, I "made" my first website at school (about 5 of us were picked by the principal to have the honours). It involved our teacher stealing code off another site, and us simply tweaking it.
I figured out how to replace a plane with jet trail (horizontal rule) with a rainbow gradient that animated. I was so cool.
PyroVesten
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Specific design examples of...
Posted 02.02.2012 @ 11.52AM
The network of ABC sites use a consistent header nav: http://www.abc.net.au/science/indepth/
PyroVesten
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December 2011 WIP
Posted 17.12.2011 @ 2.44PM
Bjarni, I know it's probably after the fact. Just curious, did you consider etching the background scene out of the passenger seat window on that motor home on the home page and having it look a bit more like it was sitting within the website layout as the shadow underneath and protrusion over the bands of colour behind it indicate?
I know the reflections of trees on the rest of the vehicle also give it away, but that window is just throwing me off.
PyroVesten
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Logo Feedback
Posted 17.12.2011 @ 2.39PM
Just on the graphic, it appears unstable and unsafe - it looks like a Jenga game in progress. The shapes are precariously stacked and on angles and the colour throws off the balance - it looks like it could collapse any moment.
Assuming you've designed it, i'd recommend moving away from the Jenga look and experimenting with some more stable, rigid, perhaps symmetrical designs so that it reflects safety a bit more.
timbug
JOINED 27.07.11
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August 2011 WIP
Posted 23.08.2011 @ 2.13AM
@justinfox
Agree w. Dittmar's feedback re: ZEN repeated. Could just have GARDEN on the second deck but you might also consider increasing the height of the ribbon to accommodate larger type for it. This could possibly give the logo some depth/perspective ie. the smaller side ribbons receding to the back with other elements coming forward. Make any sense?
@NiT Love that skateboard artwork. It's inspiring.
@pyrovesten Some small feedback re: site. Love the strong bright bg imagery and like the simplicity of the layout. In chrome on windows the far right Checkout button doesn't seem to lineup flush to the right - sits about 3px within the containing nav div border.
Latest products in left col - I'd reduce the padding below the image and close up the space between the price. Interesting technique with the feint type but it would prob work just as well with the darker (hover) colour. very first impression - they look like almost dead links and at worst some people might not be able to see them. Icons next to search are a bit cryptic but they do make me curious if that's the intention - first three icon links seems like content just waiting to be promoted (not hidden).
@everyone Nice work all round