new layout, critique please :)

http://www.designex.net/tppbeta/layout_fixed.gif

Hehe its an older one but I love it, i think its almost ready... need your opinions.

1) the stuff along the bottom (with the fringe) is bad. It would look better if you removed or multiplied(layer modes) that part of the graphic

2) the nav needs to stand out more. Maybe a bigger font...brighter color maybe....just something cause your layout is so busy.

3) Just as a tip.....throw some more eye candy in there. I mean there has been enough of this type of thing (or grunge...) that your not really even scratching the edge of original. Thats not saying its bad though. Also you dont have to be "original" (its probably a bad word to use anyway)....but be unique enough to get your users attention....like that stylized seahorse. That kicks ass. There should be more elements like that.

He's right, the left side is way too busy.
And the Menu bar is berly even noticed. An if you did styalize the sea horse that would look pretty nice, becuase of the accents of the image would standout alot.

You still need some work, but you did a pretty good job.

i really really love that design.....

it may be personal preference but i dont think you should do anything to it....

Marc

Good job buddy