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Design

Posted by Barry Denson
Barry Denson
Courses Plus Student 13,188 Points

Critique of my website design

Hi All

I wondered if you guys would mind giving me a critique of the design of my website http://luna-interactive.com/

I'm not completely happy with it, but I can't place my finger on whats wrong.

The colour scheme is based on a moonscape (to fit in with the website name) and the arc at the top is meant to represent the moon and sky/space above.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Baz

9 Answers

John Wheal
John Wheal
27,969 Points
John Wheal
John Wheal
27,969 Points

I think the problem is the color scheme and in particular the background color, it looks very old fashioned and bit "industrial" (if that makes sense). You are also using a lot of different fonts throughout the website. I'd try and stick to just a couple, one for headings and one for the body. Otherwise a good site.

Barry Denson
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Barry Denson
Courses Plus Student 13,188 Points
Barry Denson
Barry Denson
Courses Plus Student 13,188 Points

Can you give any suggestions on the colour scheme keeping in mind that I want a moon/space feel.

I know what you mean by industrial. . I think its the badges on the homepage.

Thanks

Ryan Dotson
Ryan Dotson
11,378 Points
Ryan Dotson
Ryan Dotson
11,378 Points

Hey Barry! I think it looks really good. Things that I think may help a little would be to use a some sharper edges and colors that contrast a little more.. Perhaps a brighter background and some fonts that are a little more "blocky" like Bookman Old Style. All of that being said, I really think it looks great. I like the icons (discovery, strategy, etc.) The John Reynolds site looks great too. Well done sir!

Valeria de Dios
Valeria de Dios
1,297 Points
Valeria de Dios
Valeria de Dios
1,297 Points

Hi Barry, I think is going good!

I would work in typography and icons, also the quality of the icons.

i hope this helps.

Julian Price
Julian Price
11,760 Points
Julian Price
Julian Price
11,760 Points

I agree with John Wheal it's very dated. I think modern mininialst black/white or maybe a dark bluish moving to the future

Cena Mayo
Cena Mayo
55,236 Points
Cena Mayo
Cena Mayo
55,236 Points

Also, the two different icon sets on the front page and the services page is a little jarring/inconsistent.

Tom Bedford
Tom Bedford
15,645 Points
Tom Bedford
Tom Bedford
15,645 Points

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Other than that I would agree with the previous comments on fonts and more consistent icons.

I like that it's extremely easy to navigate.

ananthula vikranth
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ananthula vikranth
Courses Plus Student 7,823 Points
ananthula vikranth
ananthula vikranth
Courses Plus Student 7,823 Points

Hello, I like the name of your studio but the logo doesnt do justice to that name, as Tom Bedford has pointed out, its very similar to NASA logo . As for the layout, create a visual hierarchy from top to bottom, larger headings and smaller badges. As for the badges go for a flat look and remove the strokes, bevel effects.For color scheme, see Kuler or Color Lovers. I agree with most of changes suggested above.

Barry Denson
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Barry Denson
Courses Plus Student 13,188 Points
Barry Denson
Barry Denson
Courses Plus Student 13,188 Points

Thanks everybody,

Lots of great feedback there. I have made some changes, I have changed it to a more minimalist modern colour scheme and changed the logo.

Still some work to do, but I think its heading in the right direction now.