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Design

Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points
Posted by Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points

Have my design skills improved?

I've been a member here for about 3 months and learnt mostly HTML & CSS but lately I have been trying to improve my design skills. I've been watching a few videos here and there about graphic design fundamentals and also looking dribbble designs daily.

The first design was made about 2 months ago in the browser. The second is a mockup I made in Sketch (so I'll need to code it). With the 2nd one I want to make the players name appear when you mouse over the picture. It's by no means a final design because I'm sure I'll get better at this over time and make a few iterations.

Before: http://i.imgur.com/IbAs3YW.jpg After: http://i.imgur.com/PFcxa3D.jpg

Also do you know any books or resources that will help improve my design skills?

p.s The website (2nd one) is about my favourite football that won a league in 2004 and never lost a single game.

6 Answers

Kevin Kenger
Kevin Kenger
32,834 Points
Kevin Kenger
Kevin Kenger
32,834 Points

Hey Marcus,

I know it's totally subjective, and there might even be someone out there who prefers the "before," however I think you're making amazing progress! This is coming from someone who couldn't design his way out of a paper bag, so take what I say with a grain of salt. But keep it up dude! I think you're doing awesome! Not only does there appear to be a great deal of improvement, but just on its own, your site looks really good to me!

Juan Jose Cortes Guzman
Juan Jose Cortes Guzman
7,894 Points
Juan Jose Cortes Guzman
Juan Jose Cortes Guzman
7,894 Points

Hi Marcus, I think your doing good advance with the designs, but they have some lack in a few aspects. The basis is good, but try to put more effort on the typography (it helps a lot), try testing some color schemes and about the layout, check some sites on pinterest (I've found good inspiration there). It's just a matter of time before you consolidate the rest of the skills.

Good luck and keep up the good work!

Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points
Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points

Hi

I'm reading a book called 'The non-designers design book' and have learnt about layout so far and just started the section on color so hopefully I will learn some good tricks from there. Also the next section is typography so I plan on revising the design as I learn more. I currently look at some designs on dribbble for inspiration but I've not spent any time at pinterest so that will be something I will put some time into soon. Thank you for the tips.

Thanks, Marcus

Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points
Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points

Here's another design I made in Sketch, it's very simple and similar in style to the first one. Looking at my work objectively I've come to the realisation that I need to diversify my style somewhat as they all look very samey.

http://imgur.com/GiaRRbI

Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points
Marcus H
Marcus H
4,267 Points

I've made another design yesterday (2 colour variations), I personally think it's my best yet.

http://imgur.com/GIVg0Bs - For a acquaintance
http://imgur.com/68Tpfaz - For me

Regards,
Marcus