Looking for comments on site architecture/look
Hi,
This is a site that is still in fairly early stages though I'd appreciate some feedback to check I'm headed in the right direction.
This site is a travel site on Thailand but the database is only populated with sample info at the moment. The site is designed to be used in upcountry cafes etc (where access is not what it could be) here in Thailand and Laos, so speed is a big issue and this is why it is about 90% text based.
So functionality and speed are important, plus it would be nice if it made you want to come here!
Here is the address:
http://www.fourelephants.com/welcome.php3
Something I'm particularly after is comments re the organisation of the information about the destinations - if you use the pulldown to pick either Bangkok, Trat or Chanthaburi you'll find information and in Chanthaburi's case some pics - it makes sense to me - but then I made it!!
At the moment features such as search, mailing list and the links at the bottom are not connected.
Thanx in advance
Dr Gonzo
Justin S posted this at 14:45 — 3rd July 2000.
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Wow, Thailand looks awesome...
1) Make the magins '0' for both height and left/right sides. I don't like the '1' for the left side. I think I see why you're doing that though. Is it because you don't like how the menu looks all the way up against the side of the browser? Then make the top part like it is, but make the main content area maybe 90% width.
2) I like bullets for the menu. It makes it look less unorganized in my opinion. And what's up with half the menu with correct capitalization, and the other half w/o good capitalization? Finally, I would put something to seperate the main content with the menu.
3) I don't like the thick white line below the top bar on the site. I would make it grey or something.
4) The right side of the page is bare looking.
5) The two top logos need to be bigger, and fill up the top completely.
Everything else looks good. Nice colors, good design, etc...
Justin Stayton - [email] [icq]
Dr Gonzo posted this at 16:12 — 3rd July 2000.
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Thanks for the tip re column width - you were right re my not liking it up to the edge...and the capitalisation too
the banner will change later, with the Four Elephants text logo in the bare space and a banner of some sort where the text is...
"Wow, Thailand looks awesome... "
That is just the reaction we're looking for!
Cheers and Thanx
Dr Gonzo
abahta posted this at 17:00 — 3rd July 2000.
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Nice design! Really clean.
You might want to take a few colors away, there are too many for my taste.
I can't think of anything that wasn't already pointed out. Good luck!
-Aidan Bahta
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Denmark 3 posted this at 21:26 — 3rd July 2000.
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I don't see any problems at all. It looks great. Just a few things though:
- I'm not sure if thats your logo or what on the top right. It kind of confuses me saying "Four Elephants" like 2 or 3 times all over the place.
- The color scheme is rather ugly.
That's it though. Other than that I think it looks very good. Keep up the good work!
jackchen posted this at 01:08 — 4th July 2000.
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Cool design! Nice work, no comments.
bwilmot posted this at 01:52 — 4th July 2000.
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Ok a few things.
The content needs to be centered or the content to the right of the menu needs to be Right justified. When expanded there is a large white space to the right. Also the top is a little confusing. The logos and colors seem to be competeing up there.
I like the way you manage the content, organization etc. Keep the concept when you add the real stuff.
Also I like and hate the colors. they definitely portray an image of thailand. The jungle brown kina thing.
Brian Wilmot
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