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by anujkk 5397 days ago
1. Congratulations for getting it launched. I think the idea is nice but there are many similar sites. e.g. deviantart.com. I hope you have some usp and a plan to compete if this is going to be a startup.

2. Design is nice lookwise, but need some changes from usability perspective. e.g., better icons can be used for categories, filter button is too small. etc.

3. In preview portfolio page, I would prefer to see the actual design first and then description. It would be better if it appears side by side for a quick look.

4. In Start Reviewing list, a small thumbnail of design can make things more interesting. (See threadless.com critique section for details. You can learn a lot from threadless model)

5. Why separate review screen? Can't it be done in intial project page? Try reducing number of clicks wherever possible.

6. Instead of drop down try star ratings. It's quick, easy and well accepted. Put rating widget and buttons in one row. Make comment textarea small. Don't make user scroll if not necessary.

7. My flash plugin is either outdated or corrupt. I'm unable to upload images on site. Basic HTML version of file upload?

Overall, nice try. Keep improving and be prepared for competitions. All the best.

1 comments

Thanks for the feedback.

1. I hope so to, looking for a smaller more focused market than deviantart/dribbble/flickr etc, people who need to put a whole portfolio together rather than individual images and get it reviewed by experts

2. Yep agree, still needs some love to get it looking okay

3. Thats a neat idea, the work is more important than the text as you say

4. Yeah good shout on threadless, like their rating style as well

5. It's to give people a chance to see the work in case they don't want to review it, might have to rethink how this is presented though

6. I have this in progress now, the dropdown is plain ugly

7. Yep good spot, added to the list

Thanks again for taking a look

Also look at this :

http://forrst.com/posts/Matthew_Freeman_Web_Design_Portfolio...

5. Let them browse the project images at top and review it at bottom that is optional.

Row1- Thumbnails

Row2- Large image preview on image selection. First image loads as default.

Row3- Review Form.