Web Design
Hey guys,
I'm relatively new to this forum. Sup? I recently submited my first site on another page for review and from the looks of it, it didn't do as well as I thought it would . I'm still in school for web dev and mainly have been doing the programming aspect, less of the design aspect. I pick up some design skills from some past experience and current learning experience. My thing is, I don't want my sites to look like everyone else's and therefore strive to keep my designs unique. However (I think) to my understanding, unique is not always the best way to go, which leads me to my question. What are some of the design standards out there now and where can I find and see site dev trends the most? For the most part, I somewhat understand that designs are commonly influenced by operating systems so since vista, I've seen allot of changes in the shiny buttons and multi gradient header bars to give a shiny metallic feel. I also commonly see the chamfered sides, flat bottom look for page sub headers. I also understand that design concepts change based on industry, so you wouldn't design a real estate site the same way you'd design a game site. But yeah and help? Take a look at my clients finished site vs. my personal site layout that I'm working on and what graphically I should be aware of. It's a personal business site mind you. Suggestions?
Clients Finished Site:
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WIP Personal Site Layout:
Note: Main background not implemented yet and blue section not complete.->
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Last edited by chicgeek : 05-19-2007 at 11:37 AM.
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