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tahir



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 2:12 pm    Post subject: A new look for Rosewood Farms Reply with quote
    

I've done a bit of a bodge job on making Rob's site a bit cleaner looking, any views? And can any redo his squiggledy logo thing for me? Just need a cleaner, clearer version.


This is his current look:

www.rosewoodfarms.co.uk

 
Barefoot Andrew
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 2:50 pm    Post subject: Re: A new look for Rosewood Farms Reply with quote
    

tahir wrote:
I've done a bit of a bodge job on making Rob's site a bit cleaner looking


I'm not particularly struck on the colour scheme, but I'd suggest the layout is better. The buttons/links at the top of the old layout (news, home, contact etc) made the layout look very "bitty" IMHO.

A.

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Yeah, my main concern was clarity which I think I've achieved. Feel free to play with it.

 
LynneA



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Those are pretty mean looking sheep!

 
Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I would suggest that the B&W picture needs to be matched to the site colour scheme. being a technophobe I have no idea if that's possible though.

 
Rob R



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 3:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think it looks like it's been left out in the sun too long

 
Marionb



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think the "Rosewood Farms" heading would look better a bit lower down like it is in the original one. It doesnt look quite right going through the ewe's face.

Also a bit of colour would liven it up a bit.

Otherwise looking good

 
Went



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

In relation to marketing and impact (whilst the new design is being developed) a snappy tag line would help the surfer immediately identify what Rosewood Farm was all about - rather than having to read the preamble.

In other words: hook them in from the first few seconds glance at the site if possible....?

 
Rob R



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We have "Farming with nature" on our letterhead.

 
Went



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Quote:
"Farming with nature"


That works for me....clear and gives out a strong opening message. I personally would use it on all your advertising.

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Moved the logo, got plentyu of space waiting for Rob's squiggeldy thing.

 
gil
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I like the orange as a contrast. Will RobR ?
The 'farming with nature' works for me, too
Is that dot below 'with' supposed to be there ?

 
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 4:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

gil wrote:
I like the orange as a contrast.


So do I... but... the monochrome(esque) visuals with a coloured accent speak of political blog to me rather than organic farm with online shop.... Just a thought.
A.

 
tahir



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Anther one

 
Rob R



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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 07 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Only three dots on the ellipsis

Agree with above two comments, though I feel like I've been Tangoed.

 
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