Feedback on my portfolio website

[Pawf]

Hey all,

I've spent some time redoing my portfolio website. The portfolio itself it's that populated yet, however I'm looking for some feedback on the website itself.

Please give the usual constructive stuff that I know and love

LINK: www.osmith.co.uk

Thanks.

Oliver

[EDIT] I would point out that the code hasn't been cleaned up yet, and I have written this sort of as I go along without much planning, so please don't think bad of me for that!

[Zuth]

Lets just say, its very plain IMO

[Pawf]

Erm. I guess thanks for your insight(?)

Is that a bad/good thing? Why? What would you do differently?

It appears I'm constructively criticising your constructive criticism...

[Repair]

Its just a white background with some text Try different colors like grey for the background and include some examples of your work, links to other pages etc.

[GeorginaxD]

I like how you're going for the simple look, but I think you should add a bit of pattern to the background.

[Zuth]

Erm. I guess thanks for your insight(?)

Is that a bad/good thing? Why? What would you do differently?

It appears I'm constructively criticising your constructive criticism...

I'd say you need a layout tbh

[Swearwolf]

graphic designer with no graphics on main page is my first thoughts mate

[Pawf]

Thanks for you input folks, allow me to respond to each one in turn.

Its just a white background with some text Try different colors like grey for the background and include some examples of your work, links to other pages etc.

There are examples of work and other pages. The navigation at the top is under the main banner. I know it's hard to make out, which is one of the things I am changing, as it doesn't stand out.

I like how you're going for the simple look, but I think you should add a bit of pattern to the background.

I have experimented with different colours, background patterns, etc, but each one seems to detract from the overall look of the site. I'm open to suggestion though, of course, so if you can think of a specific thing that you think would look good I'd love to try it out

graphic designer with no graphics on main page is my first thoughts mate

Ah yes, indeed. I'm working on a personal logo for the website, which will sit to the right of my name at the top.

[Trinity]

I like how you're going for the simple look, but I think you should add a bit of pattern to the background.

I agree with this lady.
I can sort of see the style you're going for, but it needs more depth, a background pattern and maybe a better font for the headers.
Check outhttp://subtlepatterns.com/for a nice background that doesn't overwhelm the page.
Use text-shadow to add a bit of depth.
I'm not sure about the font, that is purely up to you, I just think it could be a bit more friendly and less sharp.

THESE ARE MY OPINIONS, YOU MAY HAVE THEM NOW.

[Firehorse]

Use a smaller font. I would say Verdana size 13.