Preliminary Critique Project 1

[AWilburn]

I like the alignment in your name in the first one, and the line that is placed beneath it. I like the layout in the second one because there's more to look at. I think it would be cool if the images in 2 were rollover button links to the project.

[MattShock23]

I like the second design as well, its very visually appealing. Maybe try taking the name and buttons from the first composition and replacing them in the second design. The font is a bit lacking on the second one.

[kirin]

I enjoy your second design. The scattered graphics under the navigation makes it visually interesting. One thing you might want to try is adding the text in its own block that way it doesn't appear loose.

[Instructor]

Well Haley, I'd say you're in the enviable position of having two equally strong designs here.

I personally prefer the news website simplicity, cleanliness and organization of the first one. And the large bold photo collage of the second. I'd take the layout of the first and maybe bring in a much thinner version of that photo strip from the second design and place it in between your content and your project links. I'd also right align your resources links rather than center them in the box.

I also think the type on your first layout is really strong as well. I especially like the color differentiated name headline at the top.

Excellent work. I look forward to seeing your finished website.

[JonathonJames]

I like the second design better than the first. The images catch my eye a bit more than the top design. Looks a bit more professional.

[elizabeth_mejia]

These are both really great designs. I really like the second one because of the collage photo at the top it really catches my eye, and the colors in those pictures really look nice together. The only thing I suggest is making the text a little darker. Because the text is so light its a little hard to see.

[graceinreno]

I totally love love love your style - the second is my favorite. I really couldn't think of anything to improve it, but as it is a requirement I'm reaching here. You could possibly play with the shape of the 'resources' box; possibly oval or a shape pulled from your banner image. But I don't really find it necessary. It's just great as is!

[eric_sallender]

I'm leaning towards the second as well. I love the idea! It does look a little flat however, so maybe you could mess with special effects to try to create some depth to your design