George English Web Design

Dark Gallery, from g30dud3's DeviantArt page

George English is a web designer from the United Kingdom.  Known as g30dud3 on DeviantArt, English posts images of his web layouts.  Not much personal information is shown about him and I am unsure if the designs are actually part of uploaded websites.  He also creates traditional artwork with oil pastel and pencil, focusing primarily on landscapes and nature, such as flowers.  His photography likewise revolves around scenery, either man-made places or natural forms, such as plant life.

DesignCritique Submission, from g30dud3's DeviantArt page

The web designs are visually pleasing and easy to navigate because of their simplicity.  His design, Dark Gallery is simple with four main links to main categories within the site:  Home, About Me, Gallery, and Contact.  The main focus of the website is a single image, probably taken by George English himself, and a textured background.

His other work, DesignCritique Submission, contains more content but still maintains a streamlined appearance.  This is possible through the use of small thumbnails and organized columns of information.  The layout is cut into two main columns, one that is 3/4 of the whole screen, containing the majority of the text.  The smaller column contains the ads, which are organized in a small, square order, and the About and Team information.  The simple banners color block the page, making it visually stimulating without being overwhelming.  The color choices are mostly similar colors, black and two shades of blue, making the smaller examples of pink and orange stand out from the rest of the screen.

With my limited experience with web design, it is hard to comment on what could be executed better.  The designs are successful because of their simplicity while maintaining interest in the viewer.  The first design, Dark Gallery, does so with its gorgeous photography being placed in primary focus.  The second design, which was made for a Design Critique Contest, maintains interest with its color blocking techniques and simplicity itself.  These designs are easy on the eyes and flow well, making them successful.