Webdesign critique for an artist website
Hi all,
I hope you'd like to take a look at kirstenlei.com, a website I designed for an artist to showcase her work. I'm especially looking for feedback on the process of viewing the galleries. Is it a user friendly process? Would you you know how to get more info on purchasing or getting more info about her work?
Thanks a lot!
Peter
Megan posted this at 04:04 — 20th May 2011.
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Hi Peter,
Welcome to the forums! I think this site looks really good. It's a great showcase for the artist's work. Clean and simple, and the dark colour scheme sets off the artwork well.
The navigation in the galleries is rather obscure. I didn't even notice it at first, and wondered why there was only one item on a page. Some bigger next/back arrows might be helpful.
About purchasing - i would expect to see some information about the pricing next to the work. Often artists will also include a description of the piece and/or the inspiration behind it. The "Get more information on (painting title)" actually goes to general information on her work, not details on the specific painting. That's not very intuitive.
The "how to purchase" links goes to this same page - again, not very intuitive. And it doesn't exactly say how to purchase. I suppose if someone was interested they'd use the contact form. If there's going to be a "How to purchase" link, it should be more explicit.
Good job overall though
Megan
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Markwest posted this at 12:12 — 23rd May 2011.
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Joined: Apr 2011
will agree with Admin. But will add that you should change the font color, it's really toneless on such dark background.
exabee posted this at 07:58 — 26th May 2011.
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Nice website, simple and straight forward. I do agree with Megan's points. I suppose website normally post recent or coming event. I noticed there is only 1 event which already past. You may have Recent tab on top to display recent event and Previous tab at the bottom to distinguish Present and Past event. Otherwise, the website gave the thought of out-dated or not well-managed.
Keep up the good work
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