-Logo isn't quite as smooth as it could be. There's some jagged edges, probably caused from scaling. Use vector.
-The arrow next to the category name is misleading. In the computer world, arrows like that generally mean something can be collapsed. These cats can't be collapsed. I suggest using a different symbol or actually making it collapsible. (This is me being picky. I'm big on user-friendliness and this isn't very friendly)
-I know you wanted a simplistic theme but you should consider making it slightly less simplistic. Maybe adding a gradient to the background (just a simple one like on SZv2 or my SZv3 concept). Also, a gradient on the top bar could do wonders for the theme.
-More of me nitpicking, sorry. The calendar icon at the bottom. Get rid of the date in there and, because it is just gray text, add the actual date in there through code. Simple little easter eggs like that can go a long way
-Add a br or two to the bottom of the page to space the bottom out a bit more. Currently too close to the bottom of the page
-Instead of having a vastly empty box to tell the user what icon means there are new posts and what icon means there aren't, why not add an ALT tag to the on/off icons that will say "There are no new posts in this board."?
-Move the searchbox up so that it is centered with the logo, mainly the text of the logo. Right now you have three different alignments going on in that area. The logo itself isn't centered in that area, the search box isn't centered with respect to the space or the logo and the area as a whole isn't centered.
-Hitting on that top bar again, I'd try an accent color instead of just a darker shade of the bg color
-Favicon is waaaaaay to busy and it looks like it is reflecting a previous logo.
-Underlines on link hovers are your friend. *nods*
-Something simple but instead of boxes for the login info and search, try a capsule. Because the rest of the layout relies on rounded squares, these really seem to clash with the rest of the design
-Maybe push the "XX Posts on XXXX Topics" to the right side of the cell to try and occupy some of the whitespace. At the moment the whitespace in those cells is far too uneven.
Out of curiosity... did you use stock icons? If so... what set? Been looking for good ones to use in my concept images I make.
EDIT: Forgot my usual warning (yes... I have to give warnings on my crits. >.>). I don't usually comment on things you did well. It's not how my mind works. I see flaws and I point them out and try to fix them. If I offended you in any way, I apologize. Do realize that I am genuinely trying to help when I write these things.
Last Edit: Jun 30, 2009 4:08:40 GMT by Josh