DesCrits #1 June 09

Welcome to the first edition of DesCrits, each month I will critique five designs from the Designs and Interfaces gallery, feature one member and feature many other deviations.

Hope you like this.

Critiques

Sample Logo - aniSMASH by ~needzmoar



This design is good overall, the font choices are good contrasts to each other. The choices of colors on the bottom variation in my opinion is a lot better than the top, this is due the contrast of the font. It catches my eye more than top variation. One suggestion by myself is to try other colour combinations on the font and background.

Agustina Ortiz Bussines Card by ~freakeao



The choices of colours in this design complement each other but I think a little more contrast form the background colour of the card would help make the design pop. Maybe a slight gradient from the top to the bottom would improve this. This change would also allow the viewer’s eye to flow from the top to the bottom of the card more easily.

iriver multimedia cd interface by ~khakestari



The image chosen as the focus point is good but the rest of the design is lacking the same polish, the navigation seems too large for what it actually contains, I think placing the navigation along the top of the page would allow it to be smaller and fit to the content easier. The use of images along the bottom should be maximized, currently there are large gaps which I feel should be filled to maximize space usage on the page.

My Business Card Red by *Buhoart



The red version of this card grabs my attention much more thoroughly than the blue; the vibrant red chosen emphasizes the design on the front. The gradient on the back containing the name is a bit dark though, toning this down slightly in opacity will allow the writing to be seen properly. Overall the design of this business card is great, but let down by one small detail.

Create Packaging by ~mAnsDesign



The packaging in this design is very textured which is something I like, the colours contrast well, yellow on the textured black. The logo works well with the shapes chosen; the CD is designed differently with a yellow rim with the logo sprouting off this. I really like this design; it grabbed my attention and kept it. Great work!

Featured Member - ~StratocasterLT

~StratocasterLT's work in the web design field is just great, the minimalistic approach he takes gives the designs a clean and effective styling that catches the eye. Someone to watch.

Featured Deviations

Hoped you enjoyed this issue of DesCrits, more next month!