[Project Complete] Due February 15th, for kissmetshirts.com, $565

[jlehman94]

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1a) Name of Company
kissmetshirts.com

1b)Company Tag Line or slogan:
kisses and clover

1c) Do you have a company logo?
Yes, it can be found in the package at http://www.kissmetshirts.com/design2.zip

1d) Do you have a corporate visual identity (a customized (non stock) logo and color scheme carried out throughout your office, stationery, business cards, etc.)?
No.

1e) What is the nature of your business?: Briefly describe your products or services:
I sell t-shirts and other clothing and gifts. These items feaure a flag enclosed in a clover and say "Kiss Me I'm a (ex. of a last name of a nationality)".

1f) Who is your target market? Who are you hoping to reach with your site?
My market is people who shop on cafepress. I am trying to reach new people.




Website Details

1b) Do you have an existing website? If so, what is the URL?
These are the sites I want kissmetshirts.com to encompass
http://www.cafepress.com/kissmeitaly
http://www.cafepress.com/kissmegermany
http://www.cafepress.com/kissmehispanic
http://www.cafepress.com/kissmeasia
http://www.cafepress.com/kissmenordic
http://www.cafepress.com/gaelicgifts

2b) IMPORTANT: Please list at least 3 URLs (web addresses) of high quality sites that you like the look of (these do not have to be sites who’s business is similar to yours. It aids us in determining what your design style is.) Please consider layout, colors, navigation, graphics, and typography.




1. http://www.countercultureapparel.com/
(I like the paint splattering of the image on the front page)



3. http://www.cafepress.com/notorioustees
(I only like two things in this site. I like the picture that says "home of the webs most notorious tees" because #1 I like how the edges fade and #2 I like the t-shirt model wearing the shirt).

4. http://rivers.maladroit.com/index2.html
(I like the very fancy image on the left of the page)

5. http://www.besttshirtsever.com/
(I like how the blue part of the top image curves up)






3b) What colors or color schemes would you like?
Some colors I like: green, red, blue and brown. Some colors I don't like: pink, purple, orange, yellow.

4b) List the Navigation links for your Site:
The navigation system I want can be found at http://www.kissmetshirts.com/design2.zip. I have created a zip file with 5 pictures and some notes. View these to get a feel for how I want the site to be navigated. This is the most important part.









5b) What type of look are you trying to achieve? (e.g. clean, high-tech, conservative, warm, flashy, etc.)
I am trying to achieve a flashy look, while still having a straight forward site.

6b) Please provide the addresses of competitors' sites, if possible:
cafepress.com/shopaholicchick
cafepress.com/kissmeim2

7b) Do you have any images for use in the design of your site? If not, do you have images, can you offer suggestions of what you type of imagery you feel would be most suitable for your website:
I do not have any images specifically in mind. Perhaps clover, lips, globe?




Deadlines and Deliverables

1c) What is the deadline for the design of your project?
February 14th

2c) What is required breakdown of the files you require our designers to supply you with on finalization of your project?
I want the images and html.


Are there any other comments/specific ideas we should keep in mind while designing your project?
I want it to look professional.

[abby]

Project Update: The project amount has been raised to $565.

[jlehman94]

anybody have anything in the works?

[Severner]

Hey there,

Something from me;

[jlehman94]

Thanks. I like general format of this, as well as the colors. I need this to be significantly more fancy though.

[Elena]

Hello!
I'm working on your project! :)

[jlehman94]

elena, thanks for the heads up. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[jlehman94]

Anybody else?

[Elena]

Here's my first version. I'm also working on a second one ;)

Waiting for your feedback.

Elena.

[Elena]

Well, I see deadline is tomorrow, but you just have 2 designs to choose from.

I think you need more variety, right? :)

I have it for you... See attached :)

Elena.

[jlehman94]

Elena, I like it. That is more along the lines of what I am looking for.

Here are some points....

1. The shirt needs to be changed. I have created a rough idea of what I want the shirt to look like. You can download the PNG file from
http://www.kissmetshirts.com/bust.png. I superimposed my design on a blank stock photograph. I tried my best to make it look like that is the actual t-shirt, but it's still not that good. If you can make it look more real, that would be good. If you cannot, that is fine.

2. The "search for your surname..." text and the "Enter coupon code..." text should not be text, but rather images. The "search for your surname..." should be larger and more prominent. The "Enter coupon code" text should also be more prominent, with a special emphasis on the $5 off.

3. The "Enter your coupon..." does not require a text field or a submit button.

4. The country list on the left is incorrect. I need the list to be exactly the same as shown in the sample JPGS found at
http://www.kissmetshirts.com/design2.zip
There are a total of 47 countries, starting with Africa and ending with Wales.

5. The very bottom of the page needs to be deleted. I do not want the long rectangle with the small icons and immigration shirts.

6. There are some minor spelling errors. It should be "mugs" not mags and "other" not oter.

7. It would be nice if the logo was incorporated into the menu bar. A very rough sample can be found here:
http://www.kissmetshirts.com/example.png
I opened the EPS version of the logo and changed the colors a bit.

I am looking forward to seeing the second version you mentioned.

[jlehman94]

Just saw your second and third designs. I think I am leaning towards the first still.

But I like that in version 3 there is a section for some text. Maybe we could incorporate that into design 1 by putting a small amount of text describing my site underneath the green banner.

[crimsondesigner]

I'm working on a design for you. I will post it tomorrow.

[jlehman94]

crimsondesigner, I am looking forward to seeing your design as well.

[Elena]

Hello!
Could you give me the bigger size bust.png without "Kiss me.." text? I'll try to make it more realistic.

Thanks,
Elena

[jlehman94]

The bigger file can be found here:
http://www.kissmetshirts.com/bigger.jpg

And the name I want on it is Morgan, which can be found here
http://www.cafepress.com/gaelicgifts/1531797

[jlehman94]

crimsondesigner, I am still looking forward to seeing your design.

[Elena]

Thank you!

I've almost finished my another version for you. Will post it a bit later todya.

[Elena]

Here it is.

What do you think now? :)
Hope it's closer...

[Elena]

And some modification with top menu..

[jlehman94]

Elena, I liked the first version and I just wanted you to change a few things about it. I don't know why you made a new version. I am sorry if I was unclear. I am sorry to put you through the extra work.

You did get the right idea about both the "coupon code" and the "search for your surname" items being more prominent. I like that you put the "search for your surname" in the banner with the guy. However, I do not want the contact us by phone. I want it to say email us and we will add it within 24 hours.

However, the list of countries is still wrong.

[jlehman94]

Crimson designer, where is your design?

[Elena]

No prob, this last version wasn't the revised first. It was just another one which I thought you might like more than first one.

I'm working on changes for my first version. Will show you later today or tomorrow.

Elena.

[jlehman94]

Elena, thank you.

[Elena]

Sorry if it's still not too close. It's just my vision :rolleyes:

Elena.

[jlehman94]

Elena, I still like the first one. However, we will incorporate elements of the third one into the first one. I have made a rough idea here

http://www.kissmetshirts.com/firstpluslast.png

That is how I want it, except that the countries on the left need to be the correct 47 from Africa to Wales.

Also, you can try to put an effect on the logo. I want it to be straight though and not tilted. I did not like the last effect you put on it.

Please stick to this. No more completely new versions. I need to get this site done.

Thanks.

-John

[Zoe]

Hi John,

Are you still accepting entries? I was considering putting together a design.

[jlehman94]

Yes, I am still accepting entries.

[Zoe]

Hi John,

The design isn't finished as I am still missing a few elements, however I must head out and I wanted to show you what I have done so far to see if it is headed in the right direction.



http://www.demex.com.au/do/kissme.png

[jlehman94]

Demex, thank you. The design is headed in the right direction. However, there is a bit too much of the torn edges going on, as well as too much going on in the upper left hand corner.

Elena, where are you?

[Zoe]

Hello John,

Thank you for the feedback. I have toned down the grunge look and added the missing features. I am happy to make further changes if required, such as colours etc..

http://www.demex.com.au/do/kissme2.png

[Elena]

Ok, I'm done :)

Elena.

[jlehman94]

The designer I am picking to work with is Elena.

Thank you very much to the the others who submitted.

[Zoe]

Well done Elena. Nice Design. :)

Thank you for the opportunity John.

[Elena]

Thanks John! I'm working on changes now.

Thank you Demex. Your design was nice too... I like it personally. ;)

Elena.

[jlehman94]

Demex, no problem. Elena is right. Your design was good. If hers was an A, yours was an A-.

Elena, look forward to seeing the results.

[Elena]

Done :)

[jlehman94]

Elena, looks perfect! Thank you so much. One minor change. Can you make the "Email us" text in the header red so that it stands out more?

Then how does this work. You send me the files?
My email address is kissmetshirts@yahoo.com

[Elena]

Well, this is how it works. If you don't need anything else, I will upload PSD (PhotoShop source) file and fonts files on a server and post a link to download.

After that I fill a form and submit it to DO for payment.

Please see attached and let me know if you need anything else.

Elena.

[jlehman94]

Elena, looks perfect. I'm quite pleased with the final result. You really had a good eye for exactly what I was looking for.

You can go ahead and post the link to the download when you are ready. These files include the html page correct?

[Elena]

Great! I'm glad you like it :)

Yes, these files will include HTML page. But I had to wait for final design approval before starting on HTML. It will be done by tomorrow evening. I will send you a private message as soon as I upload all files for you.

Elena.

[jlehman94]

Elena, cool! I'll be checking back tomorrow evening.

[Elena]

Files sent.