Chappy Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hi everyoneI've designed a frame style that I think I'm going to be using for my web site and I thought I'ld post it here for review and comments.The idea is to have 3 to 5 main stories on the front page, in these frames and have them stacked on top of each other, with some slight seperation of course.I think this design is crisp and clean, and easy on the eyes. I made it in a somewhat "folder" style, since folders are supposed to hold useful information, and thats what my site is going to do.I've been going back and forth with a buddy of mine, a true Windows expert....my mentor so to speak, hence the name in the author feild. The bottom area may possible hold a URL to a site with more on the story or the source of the information for more info to the reader.I think the site style is going to be mainly white with blue accents, I think white maintains a professional look more than any other color, but it also needs something to offset it. The blue is cool and crisp, not hard on the eyes, and frames the text nicely.What do you all think?Be honest now...I can take it....really...(grabs a tissue box and prepares self) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bozodog Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hey! I like it. Something new and different. But *please, please* dump the blue. (what is it with blue sites?) It is said that green is the most restful color for the human eye.Green has great healing power. It can soothe pain.People who work in green environments have fewer stomach aches.Green is beneficial around teething infants.Suicides dropped 34% when London's Blackfriar Bridge was painted green.Vera Blue:Yes, there are short term affects. Personality plays a powerful in long term physiological affects. Extroverted individuals require brighter colors,more colors, engaging shapes, and other sources of stimulation to *maintain equilibrium.* To attempt to calm a hyperactive person in a blue, monochromatic, or otherwise unstimulating environment, will only make her/him more agitated in the long run. Likewise, an introvert will not blossom into an outgoing personality in an energized environment.S/he will go stark raving mad....eventually.Color Positives NegativesRed Passion, strength, energy, fire, love, sex, excitement, speed, heat, leadership, masculinity, power Danger, fire, blood, war, anger, revolution, radicalism, aggression, stopBlue Seas, skies, stability, peace, unity, harmony, tranquility, calmness, coolness, confidence, water, ice, loyalty, conservatism, dependability, cleanliness, technology, winter Depression, coldness, obscenity, conservatism, technology, ice, winterGreen Nature, spring, fertility, youth, environment, wealth, money (US), good luck, vigor, generosity, go, grass Inexperience, envy, misfortune, jealousy, money, illness, greedYellow Sunlight, joy, happiness, optimism, idealism, wealth (gold), summer, hope, air Cowardice, illness (quarantine), hazards, dishonesty, avaricePurple Elegance, sensuality, spirituality, creativity, wealth, royalty, nobility, ceremony, mystery, wisdom, enlightenment Cruelty, arrogance, mourning, profanity, exaggeration, confusionOrange Energy, balance, heat, fire, enthusiasm, flamboyance, playfulness Warning, danger, fireWhite Reverence, purity, snow, peace, innocence, cleanliness, simplicity, security, humility, marriage, sterility, winter Coldness, sterility, clinical, surrender, cowardice, fearfulness, winterBlack Power, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, style Evil, death, fear, anonymity, anger, sadness, remorse, mourning, unhappiness, mysteryThink nature, there are very few "invision blue" flowers in the world.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappy Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hi BDThx for the feedback.I know blue is an often used color, but I think it conveys the message "Technology" also.I'm still going to try out a few more tho and see what I can come up with. The main color theme will still be white, that won't change because I believe white gives a more professional look to a site.Thx again BD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
handplane Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Easier for printing out too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Looks good Chappy:-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tg1911 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Have to agree with bozodog on the blue.For me anyway, that shade is to hard on the old eyes.Maybe a lighter shade, not so harsh.Other than that, it looks good.I like the idea of using the bottom tab, for a link to more info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vile_DR Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Have to agree with bozodog on the blue.For me anyway, that shade is to hard on the old eyes.Maybe a lighter shade, not so harsh.Other than that, it looks good.I like the idea of using the bottom tab, for a link to more info.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Can't agree more...the blue is good and all and represent TECH like you mentioned, but needs a little bet more fun added to it...not a Rainbow type of skin, but maybe fades of blue, from left to middle to right...3 tone possibly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappy Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Thanx again for the input folks!I'm playing around with different color schemes somewhat, and I'll post some new ideas later maybe.I like the style of the frame itself, and it came to me rather easily really...surprising. Now all I have to do is to figure out how to code it so it looks that way... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EatMoreCarbs666 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Blue is way overused but it looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenmm Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I am sure you will figure it out Chappy.I all so think blue is every place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blim Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 It does look good, Chappy!! I like the idea of that bottom tab being used for something like links, or comments, maybe?? I'm being an oddball, now that blue is a little harsh, but the softer toned greyblues are easy on these ol' eyes. Having astigmatism, high contrasts give me a headache. Just no G4 orange, ok?? Liz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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