Re:Ask HN: Is it "bad" to use Themeforest?
by leprofessorr on Friday August 31, 2012 @10:41PM
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Interesting view... Difference is that a stock photo is just one part of a bigger picture (as you said). However, a theme is everything that the users sees, not just a part.
I'm using Pastel and it seems perfect for the project.
Thanks for the input, it helped.
Re:Ask HN: Is it "bad" to use Themeforest?
by michaelpinto on Friday August 31, 2012 @11:15PM
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Actually with many designs (and this really print) the photo could be the main center of attention. In fact a custom photo should communicate the concept of the design, not just illustrate it. So just think of the difference between say a cover photo on a magazine (like an Entertainment Weekly issue with a real Hollywood Star) vs. the generic stock photo. So the photo should be everything -- and the same with the interface and art direction of a website.
Re:Ask HN: Is it "bad" to use Themeforest?
by leprofessorr on Friday August 31, 2012 @11:23PM
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I never thought about that... Perhaps I need to take some design courses :D
Re:Ask HN: Is it "bad" to use Themeforest?
by michaelpinto on Monday September 03, 2012 @03:02PM
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Forget design -- take an art history course! that's the foundation...
Is it bad for a designer to use a stock photo if they can't afford a photographer?
Of course not! Will the design look a bit generic? Yes it will. But that's not a big sin in the larger scheme of things if you have a low budget project. Design is about problem solving as much as it is about creativity.
However I will say the following: Just like selecting "off the rack clothing" use care in picking a theme that best matches your project. In fact for an extra $50 you could even get a designer to help you pick something that best matches the project.