Project 1 Prelim

[Jaime Ramey]

Hi Jackal,
I really like the colors you used for the bottom design, it was eye catching and the picture with the red windows is really cool.
Jaime

[Jones]

I found the first two options to be easier on eyes. It was easier to quickly discern your messages. The colors on the second two are fun, but I found it harder to read.

[Instructor]

I'd say your second one is the stronger of these two, Jackal. I like the larger photos and the way it uses contrast better. Also, lol summoning instructions.

The real hidden strength of the second composition is the way it uses color. You've chosen an excellent, and complimentary, palette of colors. Blue and orange work well together as one would expect from complimentary colors, but using a lighter blue that really stands out against your black background is what makes it stand out. The black causes both colors and the colors in your imagery to stand out like a scrapbook. The imagery choices themselves are really interesting. You've got kind of a "suburban cryptid" vibe going on here. I keep looking into the four eyes of that sun. Unsettling, in a good way. The thinning horizontal rules add to the pattern as well, they move the eye around the composition and look like gradients at first glance. Your type choices are really strong, too. I especially like the bold logo type you used for your name/logo and for your navigation. It's odd and fits the theme you've established. Your bodycopy goes well with your layout too. And your navigation is easy to see and use.

Make sure to center all your social media icons on the computer version of your layout. Scoot your smashed warehouse image down just a touch to give your name just a bit more bottom margin. Vertically center your bodycopy between your two horizontal rules.

Nice work! I look forward to seeing the final version.

[kj923]

I really enjoy your yellow design!! I’m not usually a fan of the color, but the shade you chose works great with your design!! Keep it goin! Play with fonts and image sizing ?! Awesome job!

[hiitsyuri24]

Hi! I really like first one, and colors and images are really nice. I also like black ones, but it is little bit hard to read. Maybe you can play with more colors. Great job!

[Stasiavous]

Jackal!!! I love both designs, but my eye goes to the black design first. I LOVE your name at the top. So cool! Your style is uniquely Jackal and I'm a FAN!

[clawson]

I like the graphics in the yellow design. The black design is dramatic and I think your photo all work well together to support the same overall look.

[clawson]

I like the graphics in the yellow design. The black design is dramatic and I think your photo all work well together to support the same overall look.

[clawson]

I like the graphics in the yellow design. The black design is dramatic and I think your photo all work well together to support the same overall look.

[themeg98]

I really like the colors and imagery on the first layout. The little symbols and touches of texture really make pull it all together. the second one the layering of the pictures was a good choice.