Re: site check

----- Original Message -----
From: Webmaster, Aurora Web Design <webmaster(at)aurorawebdesign.com>

>  As for your home page, you are probably trying to make a
> statement by leaving capitals off at beginnings of sentences, but
> if I were looking for an employee (in information technology of
> all things) I would probably go elsewhere after seeing that page.

I've got to agree with this.  It might be artsy and work for poets, but
that's not the talent you're peddling.

"Current" page seems incredibly disjointed.  I'm not exactly sure what point
you're trying to make.  It seems almost like a bunch of notes to yourself.
In fact, this ambiguity continues throughout the site.  Is it a personal
site?  Is it a professional site, where you're promoting your services and
design talent?  The portfolio page seems to have too much information.  The
"six steps" under theory should probably be given a prominent place of their
own.  Speaking from personal preference, I would also recommend that you
consider getting/using/publicising something other than an @hotmail address.
That might be fine for a personal site, but given Hotmail's reputation, I
wouldn't give serious consideration to someone who used it professionally.

Now, on the other hand, the flash presentation of that page is fabulous.
Nicely divided, uncluttered and very clean.  Consider giving it more
prominence.

All in all, the black boxes on the background seem fine aesthetically,
although I'm usually one of those people who agrees with those who say a
dark background is hardly ever appropriate.  However, it's the LED green
that makes me move to the next page quickly, not my interest.  The
green-on-black reminds me of my long deceased 286 with its Wordperfect for
DOS and its 9600baud (screaaaamin'!) BBS connection ;)  The green as used in
the flash portfolio presentation doesn't seem to jar me as much, probably
because it's moving and the "tech" aspect works.

As far as Fred's Fictional Bikes and Accessories, that's a separate critique
altogether.  I would suggest, however, that the top frame with the masthead
is too large for 800x600, taking up far more than it gives back.  The
content frame below it is crushed as a result, lopping off your text and
image.


> > just want some technical/design feedback on
> >
> > http://www.freespeech.org/continue/
> >
>

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