@Inka Mathew - haha, me too. Getting a bit tired of the way websites look at the moment. Nothing is really standing out to me. Grunge felt right for this website though, it's for a prayer meeting which is pretty loud and intense. My normal clean / simple style just didn't feel right for this.
I guess it depends on the look you're going for. I think the best use is to make it subtle enough that it looks flat without it but it's not immediately noticeable, unless you want an antiqued look or something. I agree about trends, by the time they're recognized widely as a trend they're already aging.
Haha! I think grunge is turning into more of giving things texture? Either way, this looks good. Diggin' the colour scheme. Looking forward to seeing the rest.
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Jonathan Ogden
Going a bit grungy for this next design. Do we still do that or is it a bit 2009?
about 1 year ago
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Inka Mathew
Last time I checked, it's still "in". It's been a while... waiting for the next style :-)
about 1 year ago
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Jonathan Ogden
@Inka Mathew - haha, me too. Getting a bit tired of the way websites look at the moment. Nothing is really standing out to me. Grunge felt right for this website though, it's for a prayer meeting which is pretty loud and intense. My normal clean / simple style just didn't feel right for this.
about 1 year ago
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Inka Mathew
Then go for it. It's best to design based on client's style and mood. I think the grunge look will work for that event. I'd do the same thing.
about 1 year ago
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Joseph Alessio
I guess it depends on the look you're going for. I think the best use is to make it subtle enough that it looks flat without it but it's not immediately noticeable, unless you want an antiqued look or something. I agree about trends, by the time they're recognized widely as a trend they're already aging.
about 1 year ago
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Caleb Sylvest
Looks good. I wouldn't call it grunge, more of a tactile graphics feel. Love the background gradient.
about 1 year ago
I like the rough look. I wouldn't call it "grungy". It gives the design a nice character and works well with the color scheme.
about 1 year ago
You can't always go by the trends, do what you feel is best for the project and you can't go wrong. Seems like a solid design so far :)
about 1 year ago
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Joel Reid
Haha! I think grunge is turning into more of giving things texture? Either way, this looks good. Diggin' the colour scheme. Looking forward to seeing the rest.
about 1 year ago
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Ben Juneau
Nice! I like the typography and textures... I would lose the gradient bg though... heh... :)
about 1 year ago
I think this is more: 'well-used,' or 'well-loved' texturing.
about 1 year ago
Awesomeness! Diggin' the texture/grunge. Very clean work.
about 1 year ago
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Carlos Gavina
Love the texture.
about 1 year ago