Re:Show HN: BackendLab – Code-free web app builder
by chris140957 on Sunday October 14, 2018 @04:17PM
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Thanks David, this is interesting. I like that hero image, but not sure if the overall design might be a bit too dark.
Kind of interested to hear how anybody else in this thread rates David's version over mine?
Re:Show HN: BackendLab – Code-free web app builder
by kadfak on Sunday October 14, 2018 @05:27PM
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For me, parent's design definitely feels more premium than the original, which to me seems a bit amateurish.
Here are my observations:
* Layout is too wide. Parent has made it more narrow which feels more natural to me.
* Form inputs are too wide. Same thing as above.
* Weird color palette. I like parent's color simplicity. Notice how he has used different shades of the same color.
* Too random images. IMO the images used for the hero and pricing sections don't make any connection with the product. Parent has left out these images and it is much nicer.
Takeaway, prefer simplicity if you're not good at design.
Re:Show HN: BackendLab – Code-free web app builder
by ollerac on Sunday October 14, 2018 @06:24PM
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I tried to also improve the line height, make the headings and subtitles simpler, and align some elements that weren't on a grid. I think you could benefit by having a designer friend look it over for you.
I think a product like this deserves to have a great design. I worked on the color scheme, copy, and spacing for you and came up with this: https://imgur.com/a/UUoEij5
The I replaced the hero image with is: https://unsplash.com/photos/trYl7JYATH0
Good luck with your project! I'm not in the market for your product right now, but if I am some day, I'll definitely test this out!
Cheers, David