FusionFX Web Design

[luriok]

Hey guys, here my latest webdesign. I made it for a fictitious company called Fusion FX.

So anyway please tell me what you guys think of it.

Version 1:

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Version 2:

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Thanks

[Drummerpete]

I much prefer the one with the blue accent.

I dislike the blog posts section, there needs to be more white space and you should get rid of the scrollbar. Having fixed heights on a site like that is just silly.

You also seem to be using too many trendy techniques like the textures, folder corners and stitching. See this Smashing Magazine [article](http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2012/03/15/symptoms-of-epidemic-web-design-trends/).

All in all, not terrible, but could use some work. (:

[luriok]

Thanks Pete, that was a good read. The blue version is the version I made after receiving some criticism.

Where would you suggest I add some white space? As for the scrollbar, the design was supposed to achieve a minilistic style. I was inspired to give this style a shot by this site: http://seahorsepip.us/

Thanks again
-Azy

[Drummerpete]

You don't need a fixed width to achieve a minimalistic style.

As for the white space, I'll take your screenshot and show you what I mean. Might take a few minutes.

Edit:

http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/3625ddde1bedcaf10a6fee52156c74ee.jpg

Look at how little white space there is in the posts section.
White space is incredibly important in design, especially when attempting minimalism.

Let the content "breath" a little bit and it's much easier to concentrate on.

Here's a good article on [Whitespace](http://www.alistapart.com/articles/whitespace) you might be interested in.