"Not too sure" Layout, Help needed :P

[Pazza]

Hey,

I'm looking to get good at web designing, so i've been experimenting with some layouts, and I want to see how I can improve this one i've drafted up. I'm not going to lie and say it only took me 10 minutes, it's taken me about 30 and I don't think its too bad, but it's missing something.

Idea 1 :

Idea 2:

Any ideas on how to improve, at the moment i'd give it a 5 / 6 out of 10, not got any ideas for the navigation. All help appreciated, + rep

Oh, and I think i've improved alot from my first ever layout

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[CANNIBALEX]

Sometimes simple is best. Add some gradients to make it look more web 2.0 and the text at the very bottom should be smaller and not bold. "Login" needs to be further away from the frame wall.

It certainly is a vast improvement from your first (snot) design ahhaha.

Well done!

[Pazza]

Sometimes simple is best. Add some gradients to make it look more web 2.0 and the text at the very bottom should be smaller and not bold. "Login" needs to be further away from the frame wall.

It certainly is a vast improvement from your first (snot) design ahhaha.

Well done!

Lol ty, i'll try a few gradients when I get back from school +rep anywayz

[CANNIBALEX]

When it comes to looking at the 2.0 style THIS is the best place to start

For general inspiration, I absolutely adore THIS website. Not only the web aspect. There are some beautifully creative logos designed which I can see are inspired by herb lubalin, which (as a graphic designer) i find fascinating.

[Calgon]

Terrible..

[Pazza]

Terrible..

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