Could you help me decide on which design?

@iwrite (5034)
Singapore
October 4, 2010 10:16am CST
Hello people, I am pretty busy lately with some of the work I am doing. I have been trying to get my website up with some delays now I am given two design to choose from. which one do you think I should get? perhaps if you have other suggest too? Thanks design one http://www.shareapic.net/View-23544574-opinion.html design two http://www.shareapic.net/View-23544575-opinion.html Thanks for the help
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25 responses
• China
4 Oct 10
Hello, personally , i like the first one ,just for the simple reason that i like blue page than the green one. Blue seem make the whole page more fresh,and smart.haha.. if there has the pink one ,i will choose it than the blue . i just choose my favourite one at the fist sight.you can, too,make your own choice.or you can wait any other to give you some suggestion.^o^ wish you luck
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
michell0110, haha, too bad pink is a theme that is too cultured choice. it would be directed mostly at females, where blue is more achieved by the general public don't you think. Anyway thanks for the input.
@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Oct 10
Blue is common. The green seems alittle different.
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Oct 10
Just my opinion but what if they do? Green is still going to be different and stand out.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
6 Oct 10
I do agree with you, green would stand out.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
Totally agreed that blue is too common, As stated earlier, blue is also the choice of facebook, mylot, twitter... do they know something we do not?
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
4 Oct 10
I just started my own post about colors and people who are colored blind. If I remember correctly, the second one was green, I'd not use that one. I remember my late brother-in-law hated that color because he was color blind. So my choice would be the first one, blue..
• United States
5 Oct 10
Well like I said, I also started a post on colorblindness because of my project. There are a lot of suggestions you may want to check out in that post about what colors are good, because even mixing certain colors cause problems for some people.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
I would love to find out more regarding this. you would be receiving a message from me soon.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
Thanks for the input, carmelanirel. I did not considered the color blind people. Thanks for bring it up, that might be the reason, most site would rather choose blue when green is the more soothing color.
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4 Oct 10
From a personal choice I prefer the green colour scheme and prefer the log in details being in the header section as they are clear to see, where as they could get lost if kept on the right hand side as per the blue design. I also like the fact the green design is less crowded, how that will work with more content is yet to be seen as it could end up feeling like the content isn't anchored properly, floating around instead. But then the best sites keep things simple and uncluttered.
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5 Oct 10
If you look into the psychology of colours both blue and green are mean too have calming influences but blue is meant to create strength as well, which is one of the reasons why it's popular, it gives the impression of being calm but solid. It also works well as a contrasting colour with a white font where as with green it can blend a little too much causing reading issues.
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6 Oct 10
If I was just only going on scientific advice then yes I would say blue. But then taking into account the need to stand out from the crowd it leads me to choose green because too many websites use a blue style.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
I like the design for the green one but personally thinks that they need to pick a different picture and perhaps touch up on some the details for the green color scheme. Agree too blue it too common, facebook, twitter and mylot all uses blue. I wonder have they done any research to decide on the scheme or did they all just decided they like blue?
@artistry (4151)
• United States
5 Oct 10
...Hi, You may have chosen already. But first of all good luck with the site, it looks like a winner. Interesting concept. I do abstract painting and I am into colors. If the water scene is to be your continuous picture on the site then the blue background is soft and subtle, but the green makes your water scene come alive more than the blue. It becomes more vivid while the blue tends to make the scene blend in. So it depends on what you what the focus to be. The green background makes you really want to look at the water scene. The blue makes you look at the water scene and move on quicker to other items on the page. Take care and again good luck.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
Well I have not decided, artistry. however coming from someone who knows a like about art, so the weightage of opinion about the design. I would like to appeal to the masses, I do not have the millions that the big companies have so I just have to appeal to as many people here as possible.
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
hi artistry.. tnx for sharing your knowledge.. it has been onformative... nice discussion iwrite.. i'm learning also :D
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• Philippines
5 Oct 10
hi artistry.. thanks for sharing your knowledge.. it has been informative... nice discussion iwrite.. i'm learning also :D
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
i like the green one,,, ^^ but, umm, could you make it a bit darker, or a bit metallic?
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
merraine1428 That is a tall order my friend but I could ask around how it could be done, but I think it is pretty tough.
• Philippines
6 Oct 10
this site could be of help to you on how to make metallic colored backgrounds,,, ^^ try to check it out: www.base24.com/tutorial/Candyapple1.html
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
6 Oct 10
marraine, metallic as a background color and as a picture is a little different, apparently. So basically we are sticking to the simple ones so as not to cause long loading time. Thanks for the feedback anyway.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
6 Oct 10
Design one gets my vote because i like the shade and color of it.. haha =D It gives me a relaxed feel, as if i'm on a beach looking at the blue sky and blue ocean in front of me. haha =D Since your blog is about travels, that color theme is the right one for u.. haha =D Design two is ok, but the color green is too bright for background
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
6 Oct 10
Well kun it took you long enough to come to vote for it, however your vote was still considered before making the decision. Of course my partner and me got a little more than half the votes, and the rest is after taking all your comments into consideration.
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
I think i like the design one much better compared to the design two. The design one is more user friendly and very appealing to the eye.. hehe
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
Thanks for the input, I think more choose the first one over the second one. Unless something drastic happens, I think it is likely the choice.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
8 Oct 10
would love to thank you personally but not able to due to that fact we are not friends yet.
@meipan (746)
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
Okay, about the colors, i want the blue one.. but it terms of whole.. i like the green one ... it more balance.. and easy to get it... is this is free? i'm planning to make a website too.. but don't know how to start...
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
I think I get want you mean, I think the design of the green and the blue scheme. would you like it better? Well setting up a site is free, however I decide I want to do something more about it to become more profession, I got a domain and a host. as well as someone to help design the site. However if you want a simple site it is really not too difficult to do. I have tried to create a few myself. not bad looking but not what I really wanted. So I decide to ask someone to help me. We can talk if you need help or advice.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
8 Oct 10
I would wish you thanks personally for taking your time to answer this, however we are not friends yet so not able to sent you a message. so I would thank you here.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
7 Oct 10
Well, both of them look pretty nice to me. However, if I had to choose between the two of them, I really think that the one that is better of the two is the one with the blue background. The reason that I like that one better than the other is because the blue feels a lot more serene than the green background. Best of luck to you with getting your website online and let us know when you have it going so we can visit it.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
7 Oct 10
thanks for the contribution, anyway the decision has already been made, guess what the designer gave me a dateline. hahaha. Anyway I have chose the blue background with the layout in green I hope people would like it.
@Rhazelle (356)
• Canada
10 Oct 10
Lol I just got your thank you message. No problem =D Good luck with future designs and whatnot ^^
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
10 Oct 10
Rhazelle I just like to thank all those for their time and effort. I hope in the future, you would be able support me. Cheers.
@ellebj (784)
• Philippines
13 Nov 10
i like the blue one coz it is formal looking and so boyish.. however, the green one is so comely, pleasant-looking and artistic.. i think you should choose the green one... blue for lay-outs is so common..
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
19 Nov 10
Well the choice have been made and the site is almost ready, I am doing some touch up and getting some people to do some testing. I do not want to invite you to a site with all the errors right. I hope you would support me in the future.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 10
i prefer the blue than the green one.the interface for the blue is much more friendly than the second design.the website is about traveling right?the green color seems isn't right for traveling concept than the blue.perhaps you can put a banner/picture beside the name of the site.the log in ID should be at the side rather than at the top of site. P/S-do inform us when you done with the whole site.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
Sorry why do you think the login should be by the side and not the top? I am curious, I would definitely inform you when the site is done, perhaps you can help me to test some of the stuff on the site. on yes it is a travel site, is it so easy to guess.
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
11 Oct 10
it just a comparison between the blue and the green sites.anyway, i like everything about the blue site.i like the way the log in by the side in blue rather than at the top in green.most of the sites we have seen now using the blue color because it suits with every concepts.
• Philippines
4 Oct 10
I think the second design is better mainly because most of the sites I've visited have a blue scheme. So to make your website different I think the green one is better. I also like how it's color is pleasing and relaxing to the eye.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
lilmisfit23 I guess as much, I too think that blue is to common. That is why to stand out, I decide to get another color scheme. However I think with the new color I think need to get new pictures, and some of the design of the place.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
8 Oct 10
I would love to have sent you a personal message to you, however we are not friends yet (have already apply for that position, waiting for your approval.) So thank you for taking your time.
@AmbiePam (92794)
• United States
5 Oct 10
I think I like the second one better.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
oh AmbiePam so you just add to the support to the green camp, I think this is going to be a photo finish. I am not undecided on which to go with.
@sexyposh (575)
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
I think I'll go with the blue background with the layout of the green.. I like the layout of the green because you have more room for your blogs, pictures and other stuff than the one with blue... Well that is just me.. good luck with your website!
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
Well I guess you have chose the some combination as two other before you, I guess it the more popular choice, I guess.
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
I like the first picture since the blue back ground totally complements the inner picture (the guy on the bench)and look very professional. The green seems out of place, in my own opinion.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
ybong007, I think I know what you mean, I guess not just the picture, there little things too seem out of place.
@Rhazelle (356)
• Canada
5 Oct 10
I like the first one. The colour makes it look so much more relaxing and fits the picture of the ocean so much better.
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
Rhazelle I think you hit the nail on the head, I guess blue seem more relax even as green is more pleasing on the eye.
• Philippines
5 Oct 10
i think i like the second pic..i think its the green one.. i like the color and its pleasing to the eyes ..
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@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
GFLMansingC I guess green is more pleasing to the eye, I cam agree with that, however it seem the majority still like the blue better. perhaps you like the green because it is not so cluttered. because the login is at the top.
5 Oct 10
I like the blue design better. Think it looks nicer and more professional. As for the login section: Being a web designer myself, I always prefer to put it at the top of the page so that it leaves more space for the menu items and the website content. Great work on the layouts though, they are both really good.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
5 Oct 10
I think I know what you mean, I prefer the layout of the green one but the color scheme of the blue one. Do you think it would be a good choice.