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zorn
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Feb 24, 2004, 12:51 PM
 
I'm looking for some critiques in the spirit of Zeldman, Meyer, and Norman. Here are some of my current designs in development...

These are very sketchy at the moment:
http://mikezornek.com/dev/rdc/

This is closer to release:
http://mikezornek.com/dev/chapters/newmexico/

Thanks!
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Eyenovation
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Feb 25, 2004, 04:54 AM
 
Looking good. My only suggestion would be to make your top margin zero. This will take out the gap in your header graphics (assuming you want to).
     
zorn  (op)
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Feb 25, 2004, 12:13 PM
 
I've included padding for the top on purpose per design, but thanks for checking out my stuff!
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velodev
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Feb 25, 2004, 12:18 PM
 
Example 1
- Well, if you are looking for a response along the lines of zeldman (I need to see your code)
- Make sure you use XHTML Transitional, etc. etc.
- Along the lines of Nielsen, I wouldn't change the color of the links. I also would create a contrast between the color theme of the site and navigational links. The Testimonials blended in with the links.
- Along the lines of Meyer, again... I need to see the code.

Example 2
IMHO, a lot sharper than 1. 1 was a really basic design.
- Good job with the XHTML header info
- CSS is linked and inline. Check...
- The site bounced when going page to page. Check to make sure you are using the same dimensions for page layout (structural, unless you did pure css layout which I am 99% sure you didn't)
- Works in Safari, Firefox, IE for Mac (I could test on my VirtualPC -IE6 is you need)
- I think I am a little thrown off (and Nielsen might not like this either) but in the Member directory... if I view a member the site is radically different. New nav, full liquid layout. This could confuse members.

These are just a couple high-level ideas to ponder. Good luck to you.
     
zorn  (op)
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Feb 29, 2004, 12:07 PM
 
Thanks for the good feedback. The reason you can't see the code for #1 is because those are Photoshop mockups I'm working on. #2 is has had much more "time in the oven" and thus is coded and much more close to the finish line.

Thanks again, some very useful notes in there.
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velodev
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Mar 1, 2004, 02:42 AM
 
Originally posted by zorn:
Thanks for the good feedback. The reason you can't see the code for #1 is because those are Photoshop mockups.
Not to be rude, but I've been doing enterprise level web design/dev for 9 years. I know those were mock-ups. I just can't give you coding advice when you haven't even coded it.
     
   
 
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