Website mockup concept design time… are you fast or slow?

[lollielala]

Hi folks,
I use fireworks & normally I take about 1-2 days per layout.
Am I slow, normal or fast?

How many hours does it take you
(normally) to design only the home page design for lets say:

A. e-commerce site,
B. Information/branding site
C. Heavy content magazine type blog site

Thanks in advance
-PhilD

ps: How to change my user name?

[AngusWF]

It would depend on how many custom pages/page templates were required, but it usually only takes a few hours to create the required screens to send for approval in photoshop.

A. e-commerce site with an average of 6 template components –
7 hours
B. Information/branding site – 4 hours to create the over all theme and all of the required styling elements
C. Heavy content magazine type blog site – 4 hours

Again this is just a rough idea and it can vary greatly depending on how detailed the brief is, the existing brand you have to work with (if any) and a whole heap of other variables!

I hope this helps.

Angus

[sliver37]

“It depends…”

Even at equal skill levels and efficiency most people have their own styles/approaches.

eCommerce definitely takes the most time for me. Researching or thinking strongly about usability and call to actions etc.

I would say average sites, I quote anywhere between 6-20 hours depending on the usual budget/deadline variables. The days where I need to sacrifice a goat or two for inspiration can tack on a few extra.

Never missed a deadline yet, *dances ritualistically*.

[lollielala]

Thanks for the replies AngusWF & sliver37

I’d like to keep this thread alive for a little longer &
get a few more opinions to gauge where my own pace is at…

Please keep ’em coming folks – just a few quick words.

Thanks
-Phil

[allatonce]

Well I probably think I am around the same as you

[chrisburton]

Good heavens, you guys are quick at design.

[OniLinkCR]

I take like a week to do mockups, inspiration and design two full comps…

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