Opening Hours Page

Dropdown boxes

I've decided to add dropdown boxes to the navigation. This will allow the user to easily navigate round the site. Information relating to the salon can be found under The Salon link, such as About The Salon, Opening Times, Services & Location.

I will notify Tina about this adjustment on our next meeting. I'm sure she'll be ok with it. It's not like I'm adding a new page or anything.

The Same applies for the Prices link...



Prices Page Changes

Decided to make the changes now. All I've changed is the colour of the font on the prices links. This makes it stand out more and not look as washed out like before.

Prices Page

Tina has provided me with a list of treatments and prices. The list is HUGE, so instead of plonking them on a page, I have decided to add links which will open up a PDF of the selected prices. I think this page needs a little more work to it. Not fully satisfied, but at least I have something to work with.

I think looking at it now, the links need to be bolder. I'll make these adjustments tomorrow. Too tired!

Location Page

Now we're getting somewhere! Here is the Location Page. Most of the pages now will have pretty much the same layout, adding to the consistency. I will try to make them different though!

Contact Page

Today I created the Contact Page. I took into consideration the changes Tina would like me to make to the footer, and padded it out a bit. I added the Salon's contact details, which makes it easier for the user to find. I also added a Quick Links section to allow the user to easily navigate round the site.

The Next page I will design is the Location Page. It's going to be pretty simple, as it will only have Google Maps on it, along with contact details.

Visit to the Client

Since I had a free weekend (and needed a haircut) I visited Tina with a print out of each version she requested. She decided she liked the look of the original design, but also stated she would like her contact details and a quick links section in the footer.

Another area we discussed is CMS. I suggested that the best method of updating your site is to use Wordpress. However, Tina said she'd rather me keep it up to date as she's not computer literate. I said I'd do it if I get free haircuts HA! It was a deal.

So, I know I'm way behind, but today I WILL design the rest of the site!

Tina's Response to designs

Below is the reply email I received from Tina. It's a bit small, but it says:

"They're great Becky, well done Hun. Have they got Spanish writing on? I prefer the second design. Your hard work looks fantastic!

Would you be able to put the other logo I liked on the design and resend, so I can see which one looks best?"

So, before continuing with the designs, I'll replace the logo with the other design she liked and email both copies for her to compare. 

Emailed the designs

Since my client is based in Grimsby, and I'm in Lincoln, we have decided it would be best to communicate via email.

I have emailed my designs to Tina, asking for any feedback or amendments. Shouldn't be too long for a reply, since she's online quite a lot!

Email sent to client:

"Hi Tina

Please find attached two designs for the Home Page of your website. Any feedback will be much appreciated!

Becky Bramwell"

External Client Update

Major update needed here! Been ill for a good 3 weeks now, so haven't got as much work done as planned. Luckily enough my client is easy going and isn't too bothered about meeting deadlines. 

Anyway, I have created the following two designs...

Design 1:

Design 2:

Feedback from the client!

I recently sent my logo designs to my client, asking for feedback regarding which design she prefers. I also stated that if none of the logos meet her requirements, I would be willing to go back to the drawing board!

Luckily enough she really liked this one:

But also stated that it depends on the overall design, as she likes this one too:

This weekend, I am hopefully going to produce another design of the Home Page. I have currently produced two, but I'm not really that keen on them!