Habbo Layout - C+C Please!

[Hitman]

Hey, yesterday and today I have been working in Photoshop on a Habbo Layout. I wanted to make this one very nice, and spent a lot of work on it. It too me 6+ hours, due to errors I had to fix, and making sure it was looking good.

The top box you see would be used for the banner, where I could add some images for a Habbo banner.

On the left we have a navigation and a box that could be used for updates or news etc...

In the center we have a marquee (top box), and below that we have a content box.

Lastly, we have another two boxes on the right, could be used as anything.

I have not coded the layout yet, I only have it as .psd. I will be slicing and coding it later.

Well, I suppose you wan't to see the layout? Here it is:

http://www.****************/uploads/f9442e9ed8.gif

Unwatermarked version looks better ;)

(You may notice the background is from HabboxForums blue skin, which kindly I have permission to use it (I asked an Admin).

So please rate out of 10 and give me C+C!

Thanks!

[speed-networks!]

Nice not the best but i still like it

[Hitman]

Thanks cheesey bob (you're Nick if I remember correctly). What could be improved?

[speed-networks!]

Yes i am nick. theres only blue and white (which i can see im very blind by siting on my *** all day on the comp) so like add better colers

[JoeComins]

Just bland, basic, and rather simple. Nothing stands-out

I dont know - Its just not appealing

Sorry xx

[Hitman]

Yes i am nick. theres only blue and white (which i can see im very blind by siting on my *** all day on the comp) so like add better colers
True, I might re-colour it, or might just start again with new ideas. Thats why I need you guys to give me C&C! So I can get better ;)

Thanks again Nick.

EDIT: Just read Joes comment, thanks. So something that would help make it stand out? Brighter colours or a better background?

EDIT 2: Yes, another edit :o Remember, it would have text and images on it, and the banner would be filled in, so it wouldn't be AS plain :)

[speed-networks!]

This yourfirst try becaue its very good if it is

[Hitman]

Nah, I have been making layouts for a few months, but I only make one or two a month.

[speed-networks!]

Idont really make templates so im not very good =(

[Hitman]

You just have to practice, look at other layouts and look at effects they use, such as emboss, outerglow glassy effects etc... and looking at tutorials.

[[Oli]]

Dont like it.
Looks to... basic to me,... empty
and i just dont like 'pixel' layouts. (But thats my opinion)




oli

[Hitman]

Okay, thanks for your opinion Oli. So you all agree it's basic looking. I will keep that in mind for my next layout.

[[Oli]]

Okay, thanks for your opinion Oli. So you all agree it's basic looking. I will keep that in mind for my next layout.

There just some boxes placed.

- Try adding more colours
- Try adding details such as ex. a habbo standing there, or icons u can find on habbohotel homepage.





oli

[Hitman]

Okay, I will try some images first. Thanks again Oli.

Anybody else want to comment?

[Alterate]

That took you 6 hour's? =/ (no offence)

[ClubTime]

Sorry i dont like it, too plain

[Hitman]

That took you 6 hour's? =/ (no offence)
Yes, due to getting loads of errors. I had to make sure it was all spaced out correctly, each pixel was in place. And I started it from scratch. When doing a pixel layout you can come across many errors.


Sorry i dont like it, too plain

Okay, seems everybody thinks so too :P

[Alterate]

Yes, due to getting loads of errors. I had to make sure it was all spaced out correctly, each pixel was in place. And I started it from scratch. When doing a pixel layout you can come across many errors.



Okay, seems everybody thinks so too :P

I know first hand that they can be teadious but your's is basic mirror work.

[Hitman]

I know first hand that they can be teadious but your's is basic mirror work.
True, but I did it all by hand, no copy and pasting. Would have been quicker but I didn't. :X