Feed back on Design

[Generalvivi]

So I've had a portfolio at http://www.generalvivi.com that's been unfinished for quite some time now. I recently decided to go back and start finishing it so when I release my first episode of my portal map I can put it in there along with my other "stuff"

Just want some feed back on what you think of the design . Just got the main page (enter page) and the "choose a category" page. The enter page will eventually have my games on the front that I've made I would think.... Not sure just yet.


Here you go!

http://www.generalvivi.com

and

http://www.generalvivi.com/main.html



I'm looking for constructive feedback so I can rework stuff. I currently like the way it looks but something about it still bugs me just a bit. Looking for your ideas! thanks!

[904]

I think it looks good, fresh.. I wonder though, what you're going to do with the navigation when entering one of the sections.
Two comments:
- splash-screen is a no-no if you ask me, it doesn't add anything (but that's just my opinion in general not specific in this case)
- for the title-texts I'd choose a different, more outspoken font. And also keep the font-sizes equal that will give much more consistency.

that's about it..

[Kremator]

I hate Maple Story.

[Mr. Happy]

Looking at it I feel like I'm being attacked with orange bullets!

[punky]

Actually I like the style and the color combination, some people think different about it though...

[JakeParlay]

i literally deleted this from my bookmarks about a week ago after MONTHS and MONTHs of no updates.

you are HEREBY banished from the INTERNETS

[Blink]

Never use grids as backgrounds, it was popular years ago but certainly not now.

[Generalvivi]

@904 - Splash page is sorta there just in case I use flash in the future, it will be my loading screen.

@Jake - SHAME ON YOU FOR TAKING ME OFF!! YOU KNEW I HAD THINGS ON THE WAYZ!

@Krem- Your mom hates maple story

@mr.happy - Your mom is orange bullets

@punky - Thanks! I personally like the color choices myself. I think my buttons might be a bit to big tho with not very clear images or something.

@Blink - Tbh I can't remember ever seeing it used on someones site before, but then again this it wasn't my idea ... it was a friend of mine .... who... uses it on his site...

[naked jesus]

looks good,although the ART shouldn't all be capitals because it doesn't fit with the other titles.
The grid looks good on the first page where it's sort of faded and only in certain areas, but the combination with the ...rising sun things creates a division which is subliminally irritating...in my opinion

[Generalvivi]

Yeah ive been debating on that for some time now.

[m8nkey]

I think it looks good, fresh.. I wonder though, what you're going to do with the navigation when entering one of the sections.
Two comments:
- splash-screen is a no-no if you ask me, it doesn't add anything (but that's just my opinion in general not specific in this case)
- for the title-texts I'd choose a different, more outspoken font. And also keep the font-sizes equal that will give much more consistency.

that's about it..

I agree with everything this guy said. Mainly that a splash screen means you needs= to chop and change the interface. I prefer to have a fixed structure for all content.

RE: Flash. except for cool little scripts that expand and contract thumbnail images, I don't think flash is a wise choice for a portfolio. I won't touch a site that is completely embeded in flash. It drowns out your work ans really isn't necesarry. I'd stick to good ol' html and a stylish print design layout. It's fast loading, does the job and works on any system.

Like 904 said, think about font too, or "typography" as old fashioned people like myself refer to it. Here's some very simple font tips:
Don't use more than 2 fonts, you only need one for titles and one for content.
Use the same fonts on every page.
Choose 2 fonts from different families (San-Serrif, Serrif, Decorative or Script). It's possible to combine any of them effectively and generally preferable to use 2 from different families.

Lastly you may want to choose a more neutral, boring looking colour scheme. This will make your work pop out of the pages instead of getting lost in the layout.

[Mr. Happy]

I'm sorry but looking at it makes me feel like I'm being attacked!!!!!

I tihnk it what it is is that it's what pretentious art teachers deem "too busy."