Web design

[spinningwheelgirl]

Does anyone know web sites which have good layout and design? I want to view a few so I can get an idea for my web site. I am thinking of making a personal one which I keep on my computer to practice and maybe at some point put up on the web, but I have to decide what are the best colours to use and layout.

If you have hits as to good colours you could post them here too.

 

[theartist87]

I found a really cool site that generates a color palette from a picture: http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette/?src=rss

There are many websites that will show you good color palettes though, just search a bit on Google

 

[wiggsfly]

I would have to say your best bet is just to experiment with a design program and see what works best for you.

As for the best colors, as someone who designs websites professionally I would have to say any color scheme that is readable to anyone browsing your site. However, as I look at this type of work as something of creative expression I would have to say that whatever appeals to you would be the best idea.

As for links to sites, just browse and see what you like. Otherwise it's like going to a clothing store and asking which is the best shirt.

As a final note, if you want any help or opinions on your stuff feel free to PM me.

 

[superfly]

take a look around www.openwebdesign.org

 

[Gnasher]

not come across that site before - will have a look

 

[Juliibelle]

aethereality.net

 

[deornie]

not come across that site before - will have a look

Wow thanks for the palette link, this is SOOOO awesome!

 

[superfly]

might i also just add, as a professional web developer, if i were interviewing you for my company, and you weren't able to code an entire site template using GIMP (or if you're a windows weenie, photoshop) for graphics and notepad (or some other such text editor), then i wouldn't hire you...