Redesign

Python

Ive just started redesigning the Dev Dreams design and was wondering if any of you had any thoughts on it.

All suggestions and ideas welcome...the sooner the better

Chroder

Don't use any flash.

pfgannon

more color

daboss

I prefer a white background actually - I believe it'd freshen things up...

daboss

Hmm... in some of the other forums, you can edit your posts... Can one do it here too?

tntcheats

I like very very clean designs based on CSS with the same style as http://ibeginwithanidea.com/education.html and http://www.simplebits.com

Very clean, very stylish, very CSS based, very friendly-looking, very good.

Python

ok, there will be no flash...so dont worry about that.

i will be adding more colour, thats the main reason for the redesign

about simplicity...i will keep it as simple and as stylish as possible

oh and has anyone got any colour suggestions?

Python

Ok, ive put together a basic frame design meaning that its far from complete...

Tell me what you do and dont like.

daboss

The header graphics.... just isn't suitable for a webmaster's forum.... Also, the way you've set it up, the blue doesn't seem to fit in with the grey and white..

Python

ye i think the header needs to be a bit calmer.

what are your suggestions to making it all 'fit'

pfgannon

nice design much better
but like stated above the banner doesnt fit

tntcheats

The header image should have either an image like http://www.alistapart.com has, or a solid color with a logo.

You should have an actual logo for DDreams. Like ibeginwithanidea.com has--not text, but a shape of some sort.

pfgannon

i agree wiht tnt on that one

tntcheats

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention: If it's not CSS-based, then I'll kick your arse.

Python

ive already got a logo for dd, dont worry.

if anyone would like to create a header graphic feel free

CannonBallGuy

Just put the logo on a plain(ish) background...

I would suggest using mainly white with 1pt black borders and use Orange for the headers (BG or text...)
Also give the center column a min width because for me it is allways the same width as the other comlumns... or narrower! lol

tntcheats

Post the logo, I wanna have a looksie.

CannonBallGuy

Ditto.

Python

well the logo is very simple, very plain and basic...

see below:

CannonBallGuy

Very Neat! except its al;l a little pixelated, I don't like the sharp gradient change in the middle of DevDreams and you could just put .com under rather than putting the whole url...

daboss

Python, I think your logo design is excellent - did you do it yourself? With a little polishing - increasing the anti-alias and softening the gradients - it's do just fine. I like the black and blue combination.

I've come up with a little something myself (didn't take me more than 10 minutes), but I gotta admit your's is better. :roll:

Python

thats like the ying yang logo(sorry, im hooked on artial arts)

well im not a genius with photoshop so can anyone tell me exactly how I would do what you just mentioned?

Forge

Well, if i were to make your logo, it would be abstract and to detailed, so im afraid i cant exactly help... But if you want detail, just ask

daboss

Hmm... Python, I just noticed something about your logo preview... The light directions of the radial gradients on the 3 balls don't seem to be coming from the correct directions - the top ball seems to be reflecting a light from the top while the other two seem to be reflecting a light from the bottom - which is not possible as you've put drop shadows for all the 3 balls.

tntcheats

I'd probably go out and design the site, were I not in a minor block at the moment. (I can only design gaming websites )

SEbasic

Love that LOGO!

Nice work P!

Can't wait to see the site.

Python

ok ok, lets clear something up...i didnt create that logo myself. i havent got enough phothoshop skills to create a black box nevermind a 3d looking logo.

thats why im going to need someone elses help to change whatevers wrong with it, such as the lighting and position of the drop shadows....

anyone willing to help?

Python

SEbasic wrote:

Can't wait to see the site.

ya, me too

just desperately need a nice header, then chuck that logo onto it = sorted

pfgannon

ill help...if you have a psd file for it

tntcheats

Hell, lets have a contest: whoever can make the best header, then layout, wins.

tntcheats

Or header, then everyone makes the layout based on that, so there's 2 winners.