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Web site Design - Logo and Layout
bebarce
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So I'm working on a new personal site. Not trying to whore out anything, but I need some advice on the logo and design. So I came up with a logo that I'm reasonably okay with, but I would first like your opinion on it. The font I used to design it may not be legible enough, and i'm not sure if it creates too much dead space.
My other problem is based on the layout (still working with a wordpress template) it seems to just be floating in the middle of nowhere.
Is it just that my logo is too poor, or should I continue to modify the template so that is more inclusive of the logo as a header.
My other problem is based on the layout (still working with a wordpress template) it seems to just be floating in the middle of nowhere.
Is it just that my logo is too poor, or should I continue to modify the template so that is more inclusive of the logo as a header.
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Just off the top of my head I think a rounded Sans-serif or a playful Slab Serif could work.
http://www.dafont.com/mirisch.font?text=First+Audio+Books
http://www.dafont.com/comfortaa.font?text=First+Audio+Books
are two free possibilities, or even one that looks handwritten could be applicable here.
If the site's primary audience is for kids the logo itself isn't very indicative of that. I'm seeing more of a grunge rock poetry slam type of vibe.
Right now, the top header seems to have a lot of wasted space.
Let's see some concept layouts!
@nibcrom - I hate to say it, but i'm using the "tools at hand" which translates to using the skillset I have available to me and trying to make a product that is tolerable. That also means that 1. I dont have a rough draft (outside of the an attempted (and terrible) sketch of my logo and a general mental concept of how I wanted the site layed out. I picked up a free template from the wordpress market, and I (yes this is awful I know) vector traced free stock art of two components to come up with the image for the logo.
I do eventually tweak things so that they eventually look somewhat different from the originals. Basically make them my own.
The wasted space was my 2nd biggest concern. I'm still not sure whether I should come up with a completely different logo design to fit the template, or continue to modify the template more to properly fit the logo. I'm guessing if the answer isn't "you should go back to the drawing board" then it will most likely be the latter option.
@magictoaster - I kept my post as vague as possible to avoid site whoring but since you asked. The site will be a community portal for people to post original audio books. Everything has to be originally done, which includes no fanfics. The site is still non functional but eventually people will be able to post (and then upon approval) share and promote their publications. Sale might come later once I have a better handle on it, and there is actual demand for it.
It will also hopefully create a pool of people willing to coordinate in projects, whether it be writers, artists, voice actors, or productionists.
for example-
Is the basis of the website to showcase original works, or is it to encourage collaboration?
If A, you'd be best of with some sort of catalog, even a coverflow-style slideshow. The website would act as a curatorial service, so all reader and author communication would happen through the admin/curator. "Email your submission, and we just might post it!"
If B, what you really want is some sort of communications hub. People would need to be able to post their work for others to see, be it in a forum, on individual profiles or sub-pages, etc. , and thus the website should be designed with that in mind. Your front page would need to be tailored to each individual. "Frank R. has commented on your daft!"
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From that community (if it develops) I'd be able to draw together a governing or deciding body, that would have more control over what show's up on the front end. So while at the start I would be the deciding factor as to what goes up, as the community grows it would be taken away from me.
The colors are still a bit eccentric, but I think i'm moving in the right direction.
www.firstaudiobooks.com
Can anyone tell me their opinion on the audio?