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#1 2007-04-28 03:27:24

TheEric

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From: Wyoming

Registered: 2004-09-17

Posts: 566

I'm stuck...

I can knock out a design for most anything except myself. When it comes to designing a layout that suits my personal preference, I draw blanks and get, “Designer’s Block.” And hence, this is how I am when it comes to my website

I don’t know what it is, but nothing about this design works. I like the logo, and I like the text and container at the bottom, but that’s about it… I’m stuck. The original concept faded a long time ago. &hitting head against desk&

#2 2007-04-28 07:20:20

colak

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From: Cyprus

Registered: 2004-11-20

Posts: 9,090

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Re: I'm stuck...

We are always our most difficult client:)

One method is to get friend who understands you (and design) well enough and design it for them. Once you satisfy them… use the design for yourself.

ps. I like your layout but not the blue for the links at the end of the page:)

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#3 2007-04-29 18:10:40

alexandra

Member

From: Cologne, Germany

Registered: 2004-04-02

Posts: 1,370

Re: I'm stuck...

colak schrieb:

I like your layout but not the blue for the links at the end of the page:)

i have to agree on that – take it as a man ;)

#4 2007-04-30 15:02:19

hilary

Member

Registered: 2006-09-11

Posts: 37

Re: I'm stuck...

Why not go mad and do the whole ripped edges and coffee cup stain look? It would suit the logo.. maybe you could change the background colour to a browner shade.. have pens and notebooks around the place?
If I can find a page of what Im thinking of I’ll send it!

#5 2007-04-30 15:09:55

hilary

Member

Registered: 2006-09-11

Posts: 37

Re: I'm stuck...

Heres some inspiration!
Grungey
Grungey Clean
And the best grungey site I found!

#6 2007-05-08 20:46:25

TheEric

Plugin Author

From: Wyoming

Registered: 2004-09-17

Posts: 566

Re: I'm stuck...

I believe I got out of my design “funk.”

I stopped trying to be grungy. I was going for two different looks that clashed. Now, I just need time to get it all put together.