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K4GAP
04-27-2013, 09:02 AM
Have my talents (or lack of) gone to waste? Please share your productive critique of my latest and greatest work.

Living In Kentucky (http://www.livinginkentucky.com/forums/?styleid=32)
ForceHSS
04-27-2013, 12:33 PM
Nice work you should post that skin and others you have
K4GAP
04-27-2013, 03:04 PM
Nice work you should post that skin and others you have

When I reach the skill level necessary to support others that would use my styles, I will.

I could dress up a pig real pretty, but I couldn't tell ya the first thing about it's anatomy.

Maybe it's just a Southern thing but I take a little pride in my work, good or bad.
Lynne
04-27-2013, 03:10 PM
Nice!

I would make the border go down the page all the way instead of stopping like that. (y-repeat). And, I'm not sure about the animated stars to show the current tab - it's a bit distracting. Otherwise, I like what you've done!
K4GAP
04-27-2013, 04:23 PM
Nice!

I would make the border go down the page all the way instead of stopping like that. (y-repeat). And, I'm not sure about the animated stars to show the current tab - it's a bit distracting. Otherwise, I like what you've done!

Thanks Lynne,
I removed the stars and made the page background fixed.
Eric
04-27-2013, 04:33 PM
Nice board, I like the style as well. I really like the colors you have chosen.

Side Note: I may have to join up. I am from/in Kentucky as well :)
K4GAP
04-27-2013, 05:33 PM
Nice board, I like the style as well. I really like the colors you have chosen.

Side Note: I may have to join up. I am from/in Kentucky as well :)

Feel free to join. Not much content but you are welcome to make some :)
borbole
04-28-2013, 04:17 PM
Nice looking forum. I like also the name of your theme.
K4GAP
04-28-2013, 05:16 PM
Nice looking forum. I like also the name of your theme.

There aren't many of us left :)
JacquiiDesigns
04-29-2013, 12:17 AM
My critique is all about branding.

Your style is nice enough. It's a bit dark and a bit bland for my liking though. Perhaps taking the navy blue and pairing it with a more softer shade of blue would give the feel of "Kentucky bluegrass" or some such. Most importantly though - I note your forum has the lovely domain "LivingInKentucky.com" --- However, there's nothing about the website style that overtly or otherwise says anything "Kentucky"

I'm also not really understanding the film-related images you have in the header and the background. I do not see how these images helps promote "Kentucky" -- it's quite odd really.

My suggestion: If you want to capture your Kentucky audience - I'd suggest you rebrand your forum - at minimal making your logo and forum index icons related to the subject matter ;)

A design concept such as...

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2013/04/1.gif (http://jacquiidesigns.com)

...but more sophisticated styling and obviously related to Kentucky ... would do wonders for your niche.

HTH,

J.
K4GAP
04-29-2013, 12:53 AM
I just build styles for fun. But, I want what I build to be nice. I have my main default style (Maximusss) that I purchased and everything else is just for my enjoyment.
JacquiiDesigns
04-29-2013, 02:02 AM
I just build styles for fun. But, I want what I build to be nice. I have my main default style (Maximusss) that I purchased and everything else is just for my enjoyment.

Oh I understand, as my own personal sites I've styled myself, for fun mostly, something to keep myself occupied. But I want for guests to appreciate as well...

So I thought I'd just point out a few tips that I think will make your style much more professional looking and might get you a few more registered users ;)

Anyway - you've made a great start thus far. Good luck!

J.

Oh - and I don't know about all this "Old Man" stuff LOL
Age is but a number as far as web & graphic design is concerned :P
jimsflies
05-15-2013, 07:01 PM
I like the style, but as Jacquii mentioned I think the site would be better served with something more on subject (colors and images that are "Kentucky". That theme would be sweet on a tech site or stereo site.
K4GAP
05-15-2013, 08:28 PM
My default style is the only one I use for Kentucky related topics. The other styles are of different schemes that others may like. As you mentioned, maybe a tech site or a media site of some kind. I just do those styles hoping they may be useful for others. It's just something I like to do since I am disabled.

Thank you for the input though.