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silver26 · 07-13-2004, 05:11 AM

A while back, when I first started offering design services through my website, I got some helpful feedback on my site. So I decided to post an update on what I've been at.

My latest design was for a swimsuit line

It's called "Unabashedly Canadian", check it out:

www.canadianswimwear.com

The splash page has 9 random images, so click refresh a few times if you like.

Enjoy

Jesus Pimp · 07-13-2004, 05:47 AM

Looks pretty nice! Still using tables I see..

JohnnyRoyale · 07-13-2004, 06:10 AM

looks pretty! Just wondering tho, why each page is setup complete on it's own, rather than , say inline frames? Was that easier?

silver26 · 07-13-2004, 06:19 AM

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Originally posted by Jesus Pimp
Looks pretty nice! Still using tables I see..

Yeah, still using tables

Actually the project was a redesign, and the client already had her content done with tables, so I didn't bother with the CSS route. And Imageready was used, which exports to tables as well.

The next time I have to design a site from scratch, Im going all CSS.

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Originally posted by JohnnyRoyale
looks pretty! Just wondering tho, why each page is setup complete on it's own, rather than , say inline frames? Was that easier?

The side navigation is different depending on the page you visit, so I made a couple of simple php functions to include the top and side navigation. And showed the client how to implement it into her content pages.

Inlines frames would have been easier to use if the side navigation was static.

yakimushi · 07-14-2004, 06:44 PM

Nice design, code looks very clean.

But why did you embed the CSS instead of just linking to a stylesheet? That would have given you more flexibility.

Oh yeah... did you get to take the pictures of the girls modeling the suits? 'Cuz that would have been frickin' sweet

Ok, one last question. Why use the .php extension? I didn't see anything in the code that would warrant that, but I don't know shit about php so feel free to educate me.

Halx · 07-14-2004, 07:08 PM

The thumbnails need to be uniform!!

silver26 · 07-14-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by yakimushi
Nice design, code looks very clean.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally posted by yakimushi
But why did you embed the CSS instead of just linking to a stylesheet? That would have given you more flexibility.

Ok, one last question. Why use the .php extension? I didn't see anything in the code that would warrant that, but I don't know shit about php so feel free to educate me.

Both these questions can be answered in one.

I used PHP includes. The client had the content already there, so I made a header and a footer file that she could peg to each page.

So, the stylesheet isn't needed, she can edit the styles in header.inc

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Originally posted by yakimushi
Oh yeah... did you get to take the pictures of the girls modeling the suits? 'Cuz that would have been frickin' sweet

No, a professional photographer took the shots, I just played around with them

... I can't remember his name, but I've seen his website... If I find it, Ill post it.

silver26 · 07-14-2004, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by Halx
The thumbnails need to be uniform!!

Sorry, the client did those herself.

I did a redesign of her existing site, and due to time and budget constraints, left all the main content in place.

silver26 · 07-15-2004, 07:48 AM

I found the photographers site

http://www.davidchangphoto.com/

07-13-2004, 05:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
silver26 Insane	Web Design - swimsuit site A while back, when I first started offering design services through my website, I got some helpful feedback on my site. So I decided to post an update on what I've been at. My latest design was for a swimsuit line It's called "Unabashedly Canadian", check it out: www.canadianswimwear.com The splash page has 9 random images, so click refresh a few times if you like. Enjoy __________________ I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the inbetween is mine.

07-13-2004, 05:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	Looks pretty nice! Still using tables I see.. __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard.

07-13-2004, 06:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
JohnnyRoyale Psycho Location: Boston, MAss., USA	looks pretty! Just wondering tho, why each page is setup complete on it's own, rather than , say inline frames? Was that easier? __________________ I'm gonna be rich and famous, as soon I invent a device that lets you stab people in the face over the internet.

07-14-2004, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
yakimushi Addict	Nice design, code looks very clean. But why did you embed the CSS instead of just linking to a stylesheet? That would have given you more flexibility. Oh yeah... did you get to take the pictures of the girls modeling the suits? 'Cuz that would have been frickin' sweet Ok, one last question. Why use the .php extension? I didn't see anything in the code that would warrant that, but I don't know shit about php so feel free to educate me. Last edited by yakimushi; 07-14-2004 at 06:52 PM..

07-14-2004, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	The thumbnails need to be uniform!! __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

07-15-2004, 07:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
silver26 Insane	I found the photographers site http://www.davidchangphoto.com/ __________________ I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the inbetween is mine.