Web layout / designer

[H4T]

I've been trying unsuccessfully to create a good, professional layout for my website literally for years. Basically I need a place to showcase my experiments and work, as well as brush up on my skills in web development. I have had several replies from designers at other places, but honestly, the designs are pretty bad. I am look for a clean, professional, interesting web layout, not something you'd find on some AngelFire or GeoCities n00b site.

In exchange, I can offer my skills in XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL and JS for work on another project. You help me, I'll help you. If it turns out to be a good team, who knows, maybe it will benefit you in the long run :) So if you consider yourself a good graphic designer, please contact me through one of the methods below, and if possible show me your portfolio (if you have one)

E-Mail
h4t@placidpanda.com

MSN
h4t@placidpanda.com

[RadioactveChimp]

i'm an OK designer, but go look for this guy Neverrain, he usually does this stuff and he is a great designer. good luck, I am sure you will find someone good

[paddy.]

I'm interested. If only I had a project I needed PHP MySQL and JS for. I may contact you soon.

[H4T]

Hm, so far only one person has really tried to contact me about anything. Paddy, seems like you and I have very different schedules / live in really different times zones, lol. PM me if you'd like to get in touch :)

As for anyone else, the offer still stands. I'm dying for a layout, lol.

[e-sarbak]

I dont know if Paddy is good at Flash but I can surely help in Flash and Pixel Art if you need. Also I dont demand anything...:)

[SlowRoasted]

im pretty good at layouts, but i wont be able to get you something right away, its finals time in school. You can check out my website. Here is my most recent project.

www.theedgeministries.net/new/

[H4T]

Cool. Oh, and to clarify, when I say I'm looking for a layout, that doesn't mean a working website. I'm not looking to make a Flash site, because of slow load times on lower-end computers and stuff. I'm opting for a static site, maybe with minimal Flash stuff here and there.

So if you want to help me with a layout, I would probably prefer a Photoshop PSD file showing the static site, then I would slice it up and code it and help you out if you needed.

[SlowRoasted]

k, how bout you send me some links to some site that have layouts that you like or just a description of what you want. My email is nathanwchapman@gmail.com

[H4T]

I will place the description here, for future reference of anyone else who wishes to know.

I need a simplistic, retro, stylistic design oriented with the theme of a placid panda (placid being listless, kinda tired). The sections of the website would be About, Experiments, Blog, Contact.

As for the looks, I am a big fan of slick, "retro" styles, with flowing curves, striking colors and diagonal lines. This kind of stuff is characterized best by vector art, I believe.

Examples of various elements:
- I love the colors and art style from http://www.noedesign.com/index.html
- I absolutely LOVE the retro type style of http://www.neverrain.net/ - notice the diagonal lines here and there, I like those
- I really like the flowing lines and soft gradients of http://www.i4design.nl/

So, I hope this helps you out! What did you have in mind for return, if you so choose to design this site for me?

[SlowRoasted]

Im not sure what I'd want in return. How good are you at php? Im pretty good myself but not an expert. I have several small projects that I might have you help me with.

Do you have a logo?

Im not 100% sure i can do this layout, like i said im working on finals right now. Ill keep your updated.

[H4T]

Hm, well I have about an intermediate PHP level. I can work with dbs, flat files, sessions, CMS type stuff, but I certainly don't consider myself an expert either.

No, I do not have a logo. I seem to have no visual creative juices whatsoever lol.

Well thats alright, I'm at least glad that someone is interested lol.

[SlowRoasted]

Alright ill let you know soon when/if i can do it.