New Site designs

[ClashDesign]

Hi,
I have a new design for my site. Let me know what you think..
I can't decide between the 2...don't know if it is too much to the port thumbs on the homepage or not...
http://www.clashgraphicdesign.com/Clash Design 6.jpg (http://www.clashgraphicdesign.com/Clash%20Design%206.jpg)

http://www.clashgraphicdesign.com/Clash Design 6-1.jpg (http://www.clashgraphicdesign.com/Clash%20Design%206-1.jpg)
Thanks

[nicholaspaul]

Are the clashing colours the visual behind the name, Clash? I'm not sure I'd want a designer who uses clashing colours...

The colours are attention grabbing, but not in an intriguing, tell-me-more kind of way. Too garish, unless that is what you want your clients to expect.
Are these meant to be full size designs?
I think your name is designed to pique curiosity, but your copy lets it down. CLASH sounds exciting, but the copy is de rigueur.

[shalom_m]

6 seems better than 6.1

But

THE ORANGE OVAL MUST GO!

[nicholaspaul]

whoa....care to explain why?

[DesignVHL]

i agree - but i think both ovals should go...its too distracting, and doesn't make much sense imo. They are too large of a focal point, and they shouldn't be...

[ClashDesign]

Thank You for your comments so far.

[nicholaspaul]

They seem to be a kind of place holder, but I'm not sure what for.
When designing a site, try to have the code in mind, as well as the size of the graphics. If you have to rely on big graphics make sure you have a really good reason to shoot yourself in your SEO foot.