internet tiny awards

[itworks]

some suggestions and comments would be great.

www.internettinyawards.com

you can also submit :)

[eyeinfinitude]

The layout is pretty simple and clean, but it could of been easily created with plain HTML with the use of iframes. Other than the intro, there isn't much in the rest of the layout that took advantage of what flash is capable of.

[itworks]

thanks for the reply!

yes the simple/clean look was our goal because we feel an awards site must be neutral.

yes that could have been made just in html but when i'm asked why flash for this? i reply "why html?", why having a new page loading the whole thing everytime a link is clicked? also this site was a lot easier to make using flash then html and in my opinion you don't have to make a flashy site just because you use flash, flash is a developer tool just others and you can choose either to use it for making something flashy or simple it's your choice according to each site's purpose. don't you agree?

[eyeinfinitude]

I agree that a flash site doesn't have to be flashy, but to me it would of been easier to use HTML. You can have one iframe setup to load all the content in and it wouldn't require that you load the entire page each time a link is clicked. It will only load the content into the iframe.

Well either way it doesn't really matter, there are more than one way to do things.

[itworks]

the iframe was an option but i think everyone must use whatever tool he's more confortable with and flash is easier to me and i think it's the best option for this site, has you said there's always more than one way to do things ;)

anymore comments, suggestions?

[eyeinfinitude]

Well you can still maintain the simplicity of the site and still add a bit of flashy effects by creating some kind of transition effect between each section so that it's a bit more interesting.

It doesn't have to be anything too dramatic, it could just be a simple fade in and fade out effect.

[itworks]

nice suggestion, thanks! i'll take that in consideration when i redesign it for next month because of the new site of the week award.

[dreamer]

Its nice and simple. But i don't like the intro its boring slow and meaningless.

[itworks]

yes the intro can be a little boring that's why i've put a SKIP INTRO, thanks for the comments.

[somdow]

iframe???

[eyeinfinitude]

Originally posted by aku
iframe???

INLINE FRAMES

[somdow]

yeah but what is that, like when u split the page or parent vrs child frmaes????

im asking because im a bit familiar with dweaver and i use freames and if its a type of frame that im not aware of then id like to use it, or i may be already using unknowingly

www.consolesconnect.com

is it like the frame i have seperating the top from the bottom???

[MrMass]

yeap keep it nice and simple....made me wanna submit mrmass....I mean that's what's all about! right :P


screw html....keep it flash...

[eyeinfinitude]

Inlineframes are frames that has the appearance of depth. You can see an example of it at this link, scroll down about half way.

http://www.funky-chickens.com/frames2.html

[itworks]

Originally posted by MrMass
screw html....keep it flash...

my opinion too:)

anyway about the site structure/content, what do you think it could be added ar changed ?

there's a redesign coming for nex month so i thought maybe i could use some more suggestions from you people.

thanks in advance !

[TheOrangeOne]

yeah, screw html, flash is so much easier and much more fun to use!

[MrMass]

better flashing news header :) maybe a nice animated samples of the awards so people can be... hey cool I like that one...I wanna win this one! I would add a nav to the upper right side....I know that u will do redesign so not really sure that these comments will help....let me do a litlle resource, and I'll get back to u!

[E.D.E]

Itworks put back your white banner ;) back I liked it more than the actual black one + those colors are not matching up , just a suggestion.

Site is ok dont think it needs any enhancement for its purpose. keep it up.

Cheers,
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E.D.E

[sherwinM]

Hey man, your site looks good to me, very clean and relaxing color themes, and award sites does not have to be flashy at all, one example is FWA right! keep up the good work man!!! Ciao

Sherwin Magsino

[itworks]

thanks a lot for your comments.

MrMass - usually, where the flashing news are now, we have the awards and a little text about them, now they're not there because of those news which will be gone soon.

EDE - well i only changed the banner to black because i'm seeing this forum with the default style and i think the white banner doesn't stand out do i changed to a black, but maybe i'll change it sometime soon to another color.

sherwinM - yes, my opinion also, flash is just a tool that you can use to make sites, just like plain html, you decide which to use and what kind of site to make.

[P3RPL3XITY]

Hey itworks, good to see you here too!
Well the site looks clean and neat to me. Agree on what you said earlier about the simplicity of a award giving site. iFrame is a good thing about making html sites but having Flash over an HTML site is a lot better. As its better when considerd over technology. No ones gonna be making html sites in the near future IMO. Get some clean transitions and bet ya the site will looks a lot better than what it is now.


Sheldon

[sense]

"No ones gonna be making html sites in the near future IMO."
don't you ever say that the mother of all internet languages is going to die.. :D

itworks..
the site looks good, fits the purpose.
i think the use of flash is well placed, 90% of all submissions will be flashsites too.

[x.vector]

hej ..

just want to say that i really like the site
nice colors, nice layout, nice everything :)

if it was your goal to create simple, clean site (like you said)
you really did a great job.

just because you are using flash to "create" the site doesn't mean you have to use all kinds of "flashy" effects and stuff
sometimes "less" can be "more" (or some like that :) )

lat0rrrrrrrr

[Polkiousness]

I've always liked it. Very clean and fast loading with good SFX.
However, the intro doesn't really add anything, so I think you should either spice it up or just get rid of it (I skip it every time).

And everyone, submit your site(s)!

[E.D.E]

I say get rid of it most people will use the skip button anyways. LOL

Cheers,
Eye Digital Emotion
http://www.idigitalemotion.com

[itworks]

do you think i should spice it up, make it smaller/faster or just loose it?

i kind of like it, altough i always skip it too. :)

[MrMass]

I would spice it up a bit :) not too much...maybe one extra sound or two, with a shadow or something....a small touch that can make a big difference!

p.s
sign f is a bit choppy, I dont think u need it!

hope this helps

peace

[itworks]

P3RPL3XITY: it's good to see you here too :)

sense: agree

x.vector: thanks for the kind feedback

Polkiousness: so you don't like the intro, ah!?! i'll see you in the voting room :evil:

E.D.E.: thanks for the suggestion, BTW your site is one of my favorites, i have it in the inspiration folder :)

MrMass: yes i guess i'll spice it up, i like having an intro in the site, BTW what do your mean with "sign f is a bit choppy, I dont think u need it!"

[E.D.E]

Glad you like the site :) Im still working on some sections for the better. There is lot of content to be put in but whenever I have time I'll update it.

I think I told you in flashkit that I think you had a nice site (orange one) in the thread of my site.

Keep up the good work!
Alex
E.D.E

[MrMass]

Originally posted by itworks

MrMass: yes i guess i'll spice it up, i like having an intro in the site, BTW what do your mean with "sign f is a bit choppy, I dont think u need it!" [/B]

F
its because intro is fast and u can even figure it out what is that F :) see I place that F on my site too, saying that its made with pure flash :) but in this case its part of the design that is static...ur call


OK :) WELL i just figure it out its in html so u want user to get flash if they dont have it! Doh mass... if u wanna live it make that font more soften or in curves....take originall small red one from macromedia site and maybe chrome it
:crazy:

[P3RPL3XITY]

Dude i tell you what, behind the text which appears in your intro, just have some horizontal fast moving streaks. Thats about it, it'll look a lot corporate and to the vibe.


Sheldon

[Polkiousness]

Originally posted by itworks
[B]Polkiousness: so you don't like the intro, ah!?! i'll see you in the voting room :evil:

Oh come now, I said I liked the site :)
I was just agreeing with others regarding the intro :)

Plus, I think it would be just fine with some spicing up.

[itworks]

MrMass: that F is for downloading the flash plugin and you're right it looks choppy i have a better one somewhere else that i'll use, thanks.

P3RPL3XITY: thanks for the suggestion, i'll take that in consideration while redesigning the site for the next month awards.

Polkiousness: i was just kidding, lol

[P3RPL3XITY]

Originally posted by itworks
MrMass: that F is for downloading the flash plugin and you're right it looks choppy i have a better one somewhere else that i'll use, thanks.

P3RPL3XITY: thanks for the suggestion, i'll take that in consideration while redesigning the site for the next month awards.

Polkiousness: i was just kidding, lol

And please get rid of the black in your footer, it looks awful. CHange it to white. Thats if you even care:) Just my thoughts though!


Sheldon

[itworks]

i think that the black footer it's more attractive at least with the default color scheme of this forum, the purpose is for people to notice it even if it's because it looks bad, lol

but i changed it, i'll use the white one for a while since you seem so angry about it, i don't want to upset noone.

[P3RPL3XITY]

LOL, me angry? Hell NO!
I thought you might want your space to look better, but oh well!


Sheldon

[MrMass]

is just that your pic looks angry Sheldon :P

[P3RPL3XITY]

Originally posted by MrMass
is just that your picture looks angry Sheldon :P


OULALALA!!!
Heh! Maybe he fell for it!


Sheldon

[itworks]

i was kidding but now that you mention it he does look BAD in the picture... LOL :)

[P3RPL3XITY]

Originally posted by itworks
i was kidding but now that you mention it he does look BAD in the picture... LOL :)

HAH! Okay, so cough, I think we are getting a lil to off topic.


Sheldon

[itworks]

you're right!

anybody has more constructive suggestions about the site, please?

[itworks]

ok new layout now and some more good news check it out

don't forget to submit your sites ;)

[MrMass]

I love it man! looks bigger and even more professional :)

[Polkiousness]

I like it :)
But you already knew that!

[E.D.E]

Site looks better, but for the love of god :) take off that default or as they say "newb bevels" ehehe I dont see it fitting the site just my taste/opinion :) keep it up , its looking better each time.

PS: just keep the logo as it was maybe with a "light drop shadow" and maybe make an effect for it like that logo maybe spinning around fast /glowing than stops and the wordings coming with internet tiny awads and the small key words amazed etc... afterwards would defenitly look cooler more professional.

[itworks]

thanks for the comments E.D.E., i kind of like the bevel but i'll look at it again this time with your comment in mind.

about the last part of the logo spinning and the words coming afterwards are you talking about the intro?

[E.D.E]

Np man, If you like it that stick with it, it was just my opinion and trying to help out make your site the best it can be, Im just not too found of the use of bevels on logos, but it always depends how you use the bevels too. Im sure some will like it others wont its all a matter of taste after all just like in everything :) but if you're going to a more professional look I say leave the bevels out.

As for that small logo like > on the main page where the featured sites are...instead of loading up just simple it would be cool if the title (logo + text) kinda came in fast. ex: that > turn around 3dish fast just the outlines of it and stop up and get filled with its colors while the big text appears. Its kind of hard to explain what I have in my head as a vision of it LOL

bah hope you get what I am trying to say LOL :)
good luck man.

[itworks]

thanks man, about the bevel i though you were talking about the main square thing and not the logo, ok i see your point now.

about the animation thing sorry but i don't quite follow if you're talking about the main thing on top because you say the thing next to the featured sites, sorry. and yes i know it's hard to explain an idea in a forum :-\

thanks again for your help...

[MrMass]

Originally posted by itworks
and yes i know it's hard to explain an idea in a forum :-\


when one professional designer saying to newbie in photoshop what to do then things get a bit confusing :) but is it really hard to explain the idea in forums?

:crazy:

[itworks]

thanks for calling be a newbie in photoshop :(

[MrMass]

we both know that you are not a newbie, I sew ur stuff before, is just that I wasnt really expressing it right so we all kinda miss the point. nm :)

ur personal site rocks and its all in photoshop and its really hard to do stuff that you do! hope this makes u feel better

mass

[itworks]

lol, i was just kidding, i really am a photoshop newbie, just started playing with it for real in version 7...hehe

[MrMass]

me I cant wait for 8 to come out :P