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JonoMarshall · Mar 12, 2008, 06:51 AM

Hey,

I'm looking to get some feedback/reactions/thoughts on my new graphic design portfolio site, also if you encounter any bugs/issues could you let me know?

Find it here: Jon Marshall - Graphic Design

Many thanks in advance!

Jon

Oisín · Mar 12, 2008, 08:51 AM

Apart from the fact that the entire site is Flash, I like the navigational system (very simple and intuitive) and the general layout.

I hope there’s a non-Flash version, as well, though; otherwise, you’re blocking lots of potential users from even viewing the site.

JonoMarshall · Mar 12, 2008, 09:34 AM

True, I'm considering creating an Indexhibit alternate version (when possible), as my CSS/HTML experience is on the low side!

The portfolio is mainly for agencies and other designers to look at though, obviously Flash is extremely standard for folks in the design industry.

andi*pandi · Mar 12, 2008, 09:34 AM

I'm old. 8pt type is too small.

I also wouldn't put the "****" picture in the blog if you'll be using this site to look for a job.

Otherwise, I like the navigation.

hedmisten · Mar 12, 2008, 12:33 PM

I would definitely take the F+++

out of the blog pictures. The navigation is easy to use, however the site around the outside is pretty null. You are a graphic designer, not a website builder, so show off some work in the background or "hot" corners as we call them at work. 99% of photographers/designers websites that we build, base their site off of a logo in the upper or lower corners. It makes the page stand out. Looks good! Keep up the good work.

H

analogue SPRINKLES · Mar 15, 2008, 06:16 PM

Pretty bland and all flash will not help you stand out as cutting edge and modern. The feel of the site is about 4-5 years old.

JonoMarshall · Mar 17, 2008, 06:32 AM

Many thanks for the (harsh) crits everyone, the blog entry has been altered.

show off some work in the background or "hot" corners as we call them at work.

Perhaps, I'm considering a live update "pencil notation" background, we shall see.

Pretty bland and all flash will not help you stand out as cutting edge and modern. The feel of the site is about 4-5 years old.

Fair enough, it's all flash as I'm primarily print/motion based, but thanks for the downer.

Thorzdad · Mar 17, 2008, 02:59 PM

I don't know if it's because of the size, but I found most of the text to be fuzzy or rough looking.

Andy8 · Mar 19, 2008, 08:33 PM

<title>Jon Marshall - Graphic Design</title>
<style type="text/css">

</style>
</head><body text="#000000" leftmargin="0" topmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0">
<table width="100%" height="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="middle"><p>
<object classid="clsid

27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="960" height="720">
<param name="movie" value="jonmarshall1.1.swf">
<param name="quality" value="high">
<embed src="jonmarshall1.1.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="960" height="720"></embed>
</object>
</p>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript">
</script>
<script type="text/javascript">
_uacct = "UA-2838809-1";
urchinTracker();
</script>
</body>
</html>

What are you using to code this with?

JonoMarshall · Mar 20, 2008, 09:36 AM

Heh, it's Dreamweaver garb to centre the Flash content.

Feel free to pass on a slim-lined up-to-date version, I can't code for toffee (except for AS)!

blackstar · Mar 20, 2008, 05:37 PM

I like the site and everything, especially the navigation. However, the text is just too hard too read. It is too small and it doesn't look crisp like the rest of the page.

JonoMarshall · Mar 21, 2008, 11:37 AM

^ Thanks, I'll work on the anti-aliasing for better text...

@pplejaxkz · Apr 14, 2008, 10:07 PM

I think it is a very nice site. I like the way full flash sites come out. I am the opposite, I could code with HTML/CSS but I can't make a flash site to save my life. I think it's very clean and the navigation is very easy and entertaining to use. Good Job!

design219 · Apr 16, 2008, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Oisín

I hope there’s a non-Flash version, as well, though; otherwise, you’re blocking lots of potential users from even viewing the site.

What do you consider lots? 1.5%?

Oisín · Apr 16, 2008, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by design219

What do you consider lots? 1.5%?

Of a billion people (or however many people are estimated to have Internet access)? Yes.

Many workplaces, for example, block Flash content or don’t allow Flash players to be installed at all.

JonoMarshall · Apr 17, 2008, 05:22 AM

Originally Posted by JonoMarshall

obviously Flash is extremely standard for folks in the design industry.

This is a predominately private portfolio site that I can point individuals toward. A covering email and PDF version of the site's content are also sent so the recipient can view everything at their leisure.

Obviously Flash shouldn't be used for true internet content, but so far the site's brought me jobs and interest a plenty so I'm happy with it!

Thanks again to everyone for their input.