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darkprint's picture

hello every one
am a young designer, new to web, only one year as web designer
i would like some critics on my website design http://www.conceptplusdesign.biz/
thank you

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jHouse's picture

I'll give you my opinions!

First off! Great looking site so far, but lose the "i design different", it makes you seem juvenile and makes you come across like you can't talk proper..cos it's bad english. Second, whats the main heading? Concept Plus or Darkprint? What's the difference between the two? That isn't very clear. Its cool you've got a snap shot of portfolio work on the right, maybe title that differently..Portfolio or Showcase or something.
The stuff you've put in your Skills section isn't your skills. Thats a list of programs you can use. Try putting down stuff like Identity, Illustration, Photo manipulation rather than a list of apps. By all means include these, but put them somewhere else, and not so dominant.
Also, the first line doesn't make sense. You seem to have missed out the "I", and you've done the same thing on the first paragraph of this thread...is this on purpose?? Small tweak: Maybe make the Resume and Services link arrows point downward, kinda like you're downloading something, rather than uploading, if you see what I mean..

Nice!

(I'm 18, how old are you)?

jHouse's picture

P.S

Oh you're french, I'll let you off on the english then!

And Ivan might say move this to CRITIQUE section!!

J

natobasso's picture

Still too many fonts and too

Still too many fonts and too much going on. Needs work. Keep going!

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JimD's picture

I agree

Too much going on. And to be quite honest, for a designer selling his services, I'm not impressed with the design. It looks like the typical blog. In fact, it reminds me too much of Freelance Switch. Focus on priorities and get rid of the attempted cleverness.

Some other things:

  • Nothing ticks a potential client off like not being able to actually see samples of your work. Yes, you have samples, but they're very small.
  • Web should be capitalized, you missed it in your services list
  • Why is the service list a popup?
  • Skills list? That's just the applications you use, not skills.
  • Macromedia doesn't exist anymore. If you're going to boast about the applications you're trained in, at least get the name of them correct.

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darkprint's picture

Thank you everyone. this will really help me

thank you for all you critics
well am a learning designer, i was not in web design nor follow any cources about web design, i did a diploma in graphic design, i know i have loads to learn. thank you again for your critics. i will follow the rules. :)
just want to remind that i am from mauritius, a small island in the indian ocean. Client here are starting to get in design but their perceptions are years back. Even i i would like or can create any world class design, it wont work here, the target audience is not prepared.
Another point i have receive nice critics, thank you again ; but when i see those people who say am not creative or else, hummmmmm i check their work and !!! wont say more :)
anyway thank you
am only one year in webdesign. soon i will try to find some time and do the changes you requested where possible and will send back the link.

Regards
Darkprint

by the way conceptplus is the name of a virtual company and darkprint is my nick name as here in mauritius we are not allow to work for a company and work freelance. thats what i do. lol so i have to keep a nickname as i cant display my personal info online

natobasso's picture

Use the internet to learn and grow

Design principals are universal. Hierarchy. Emphasis. Contrast. Rule of Thirds. The Golden Mean. Do a web search on these topics and you will then round out your education. Claiming geographic location as a hindrance to your growth is just that: A hindrance to your growth.

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Powerpoint is not a design application

JimD's picture

but when i see those people

but when i see those people who say am not creative or else, hummmmmm i check their work and !!! wont say more :)

What is that supposed to mean? Are you referring to me? I hope not, because none of my work is on the Internet, so you couldn't possibly have seen it.

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natobasso's picture

I'm sure that wasn't

I'm sure that wasn't directed at you. Your work rocks! This is the typical 'please critique me but I will lash out at you if you don't love my stuff' kind of comment.

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Powerpoint is not a design application

darkprint's picture

thx

well i have been learning web on internet. i surf alot talk with other designer to progress. thank you again for your advice.

darkprint's picture

pointing no one

:P

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