Be honest. (but Flash haters need not apply)

[lsiddons]

Would appreciate any constructive criticism on this portfolio site. Thanks!
http://www.lisasiddons.com:)

[Atomic-Design]

That's a really cool site. I like the graphics. It's also very cool when you turn the button on.

[(jj)]

Being on a 56k modem connection, I normally find most Flash sites to be too slow and not worth the time it takes waiting.

HOWEVER, your site was a very nice change from that. You've done a very good job of keeping everything small enough to load at a decent speed and still maintained high quality.

I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed with what you've done with Flash.

Keep up the good work.


Just my "For What It's Worth"

[Xinil]

Very nice and clean cut website. I like the colors and I like the interaction with the user. Good job.

[TERRELL]

Nice site design.Turning the switch to on and then action impressed me.nice clean.good job....

[bparker.com]

Wow! That is really great! Nice job--very inspiring!

[RSaucier]

I'm not a Flash hater by any means (wait for it) but I don't think I'd use it to entirely host a portfolio site. If someone needed to put together a case to hire you and required hardcopy of anything but your resume, they'd have to work for it. From a smaller client point of view, however, it might be fine.

I like the overall feel and the concept surrounding your site (a portion of a lab) is great but (there's that word again) there's a few things that jump out at me.

I was forced to pay attention to the site for navigational clues. Reading the message, playing with the burner or drop-down slowed me down. A more conventional navigation scheme at the bottom or top might be considered.
The little slider at the top -- I kept wanting to use it for navigating. What can I say, I also keep falling for the "pull my finger" gag.
The bubbling sound -- make it stop mommmmeeee! :) Seriously, a way to turn off sound would be great. The on/off switch does it but (dang!) it asked me if I wanted to leave...no, I just didn't want to listen to the bubbling!

Now for the disclaimer and where I'm coming from. My own personal sites are a joke (1 color or "under construction" and I have the graphical talent of a gnat. (Those who can't do, teach? :D ) However, experience-wise, I've had 15 years of retail merchandising (actually won an award or two) and 10 years of info architecture and usability. In my opinion (which counts for nothing, remember), I think a little tweaking and a reconsideration of a full-Flash site would increase your marketing message.

I hope this hasn't been harsh, it's not meant to be -- Your work samples were great; you obviously have the talents and skills required to do what you're setting out to do. Don't stop.

Robert

I wanna be like Jakob Nielsen when I grow up!

[Jeff321]

I agree with RSaucier in that some improvments can be made in the navigation. Your main navigation is in the bottom-right corner and isn't as accessible as if it were at the top.

Another thing, does the site really have to be launched in a new window? I know many websites do this nowadays, but IMO it's somewhat annoying.

[tmcanu]

Nicely done. RSaucier and Jeff321 both make some very good points. But, overall it shows you have the knowledge and know how to put a great looking site together in Flash. Very impressive. :D

[Jeff321]

Yes, I have tried flash and I know how extremly hard it is to make anything! I would never be able to do what you have done! Well, maybe someday ;)