Comments on: Why are designers never 100% satisfied?

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:56:16 +0000

Ciaran,

Thanks for the props. Have you posted your logo on any design forums? I received excellent critique, from top designers, on the HOW forum for instance. Here are some great logo design forums that should help.

By: Ciaran Monaghan

Ciaran Monaghan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:24:48 +0000

Hi David.

Love your site.
Just on the topic of designers never being 100% satisfied. This is something I am having a big problem with. I have been attempting to design a logo for myself for over a year now, but by the time I finish a design I have already grown to hate it! I know it’s almost impossible to answer but do you have any advice for me on how to overcome this. I still dont have a logo or a brand for my freelance work!! HELP!

cheers
Ciaran

By: David Airey

David Airey — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:06:23 +0000

Tamez,

You’re very welcome.

Steve,

I think you’re right about not separating the portfolio domain, and also that I could add more prominence to the actual portfolio entries. I’ll pay a visit now and see what your own site thoughts are.

By: Steve - Eightyone Design

Steve - Eightyone Design — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:17:48 +0000

Great article David. It actually got me thinking about our own website and whether it is effectively showing our own portfolio - something I have just blogged about. I am also looking whether to move to a magazine style but for different reasons. We are looking to bring a bit more prominence to our blog which is a bit hidden at the moment.

As for your site, if the blog is what has brought you the most work I would not separate your portfolio to a different domain. However, I do think that your portfolio could be a bit more prominent than it currently is. However, as you say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Steve

Steve - Eightyone Design’s last blog post…When is it the right time to re-design your website?

By: Tamez Creative

Tamez Creative — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:07:20 +0000

Thanks for another encouraging post. I really like the simple design and cool clean colors on the site, it is a great style. I’ve been playing musical layouts and logos on my own site for just the sort of reasons outlined here. It is encouraging to know that others go through some of the same issues and come out of it with a good design.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:11:31 +0000

Thanks for the thoughts, guys.

There’s no denying how much this blog has helped with my self-employment. I’m 99% sure I wouldn’t be doing as well if my website was Flash-based.

By: Ashish Lohorung Rai

Ashish Lohorung Rai — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:41:08 +0000

Dear David,

Though I liked this website I would like to see some nice colors coz this site seems toooo white…this site is too formal like the website of highly official government or something like that..it would be better if you use some personal wacky kind of thing…but not too much which makes the site even more personal…it would also be nice if you put your latest work section coz it is only the work you do that has attracted thousand of visitors..right? keep it up..

Ashish Lohorung Rai’s last blog post…Trying it again

By: orionstarr

orionstarr — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:16:50 +0000

gosh as a designer i’m confused should I dump my flash site and just do a blog? Nice post.

By: Britt Phillips

Britt Phillips — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:32:56 +0000

Everything is easy to read and flows very well. Great clean layout too!

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:39:40 +0000

Interesting points, Cullen.

Perhaps designers are less inclined to show delight at praise because what they really seek is criticism.

Roshan,

That’s good you’re becoming more appreciative of your blog design. For most designers it’s likely to be the opposite, as they grow tired of what they’re used to.