Comments on: 30 Minute Redesign: Ink Productions

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:06:33 +0000

Thanks Stephanie, it’s always great to get such constructive feedback. I agree with you about the bottom of the site, that’s certainly something I’d look at more given more time.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:14:31 +0000

I think a good redesign, although there are coming things that I would do differently. I really like the way that you have shown of the portfolio of work because as you mentioned that will be a big draw to those needing there services. The only part that lets this site down is possibly the bottom of the site. The spacing is off and I think the social networking elements are too much of a focus. Possibly move the blog posts to line up with the thumbnails on the right and then a bit of blub underneath the main image about the company. Just a thought but I feel it starts off really well and is lacking towards the bottom. I understand you have 30 mins though so its much improved!

By: Celebrity Gossips

Celebrity Gossips — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:14:03 +0000

Would you mind if i enter redesign vote next week?? thanks

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:14:10 +0000

Heh, maybe I made it too subtle for some computer monitors! It’s a watercolor background image behind the social networking/latest blog posts areas.

By: Trisha Cupra

Trisha Cupra — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:17:08 +0000

Big improvement.

Where’s the subtle cog design? I’m not seeing it.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:12:46 +0000

Hey Cedric. First of all, thanks for the kind words. You’ve raised some interesting points.

Regarding the tagline, it’s not really up to me to alter this, as that’s more of a copy issue than a design feature. However, if I was to advise on this I do think it does a good job of explaining what the company does (which is what any good tagline should achieve). For the ‘what can they do for me’ I think perhaps this should be added as a third column at the bottom of the design, perhaps listing potential projects they can work on.

As for the blog/portfolio issue, it can go either way. I know plenty of great designers who include their blog within their portfolio. To be honest it’s a great way to convert blog traffic into new clients. However, I do know what you’re saying about different targets. If you look for example at Chris Spooner, he has a successful portfolio site and blog site that he runs separate from one another, and this works great.

By: Cédric

Cédric — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:57:56 +0000

misclic, see the end of my comment below :

2 – Do you think that a blog activity (for a freelancer, not a company) should be put as a part of his portfolio ? I believe that the portfolio and the blog don’t have the same targets : the first for the fellow graphic designers, which is a way to get more recognition/credibility in the community and get (in a second time) new clients, and the second really focusing on presenting one’s work to the potential client/partner.

So shouldn’t those two be put in different websites ?

By: Cédric

Cédric — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:50:52 +0000

Totally awesome.
I can’t say that I always agree with your redesign.
But i’m impressed by this one : in 30 minutes you did some great job.

Two questions though :

1 – Don’t you think that the tagline is somewhat too elusive to get a potential client interest ? I mean, i know what they’re specialized in, but I don’t know what they can do for me.

2 – Do you think that a blog activity (for should be that much