Need Some Help

here is a template i'm workin on, but i'm at a loss as to what to do to it next, any ideas on how to improve it



i know its too small, its just a rough design template to show my friends whom i'm makin it for

 

Hey that's a really nice template.

There are two things I'd like to add to it:

1) I would tone down your reflections on the links a bit, or maybe give them gradients at a very low opacity.

2) You won't be able to use Visitor as the font for the entire site - at some point you'll have to pick a common system font for the content.

 

ya i know bout the visitor font (gj on knowing it), it was just for test text.

and thnx for the great idea on the gradient for the txt reflection i will give that a try for sure...

any other suggestions

 

use MS sans serif instead ^_^

 

dude the top half is mint, but work on the content box. its a bit too plane

 

For your benefit Phili:

Source: Chambers Dictionary Online

plane1 noun an aeroplane.
ETYMOLOGY: Early 20c: short form.

plane2 noun 1 math a flat surface, either real or imaginary, such that a straight line joining any two points lies entirely on it. 2 a level surface. 3 a level or standard • on a higher intellectual plane. adj 1 flat; level. 2 having the character of a plane. 3 math lying in one plane • a plane figure • plane geometry. verb (planed, planing) intrans 1 said of a boat: to skim over the surface of the water. 2 said of a bird: to wheel or soar with the wings motionless. planar adj 1 relating to a plane. 2 lying in a single plane. 3 flat. planeness noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from Latin planum level surface.

plane3 noun a carpenter's tool for smoothing wood by shaving away unevennesses. verb (planed, planing) (also plane something down) to smooth (a surface, especially wood) with a plane. planer noun 1 someone who uses a plane. 2 a tool or machine for planing.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: French, from Latin planare to smooth.






Now back to the topic:

I don't think the content box is too plain - content boxes need to be simple and clear. The design is almost finished now - if you code it then we can review that if you like.

Wait, also I think that your banner (which is very good quality by the way) needs to fit in to your background. Maybe give it an interface or a small drop shadow, but don't overdo it.

 

i used the ms sans serif in the context box... hows it look ?

i also added the drop shadow the banner, did it make it look any better or does it look worse ?

 

The drop shadow works a treat - that instantly looks better. Not too sure of MS Sans Serif, but to see it properly you'd need to change all of the content to it. For other fonts try tahoma or verdana.

 

its allright, the banner looks great but it doesnt match the rest of the site.

 

ya its not going to be the banner, just one i threw in so there was one there.. thnx for all the great comments

 

I really like the top section - the Nav bar etc.. not to sure about the context box. I think you have beveled it too much, not sure might just be me, and maybe split it into two seperate boxes instead of one big one. Should help to split the page up a little.