If the design brief was to make something unappealing, that does indeed look like a total failure. The restrained typography and muted color give the product a more upmarket look.
What this really called for was the Impact font, Microsoft WordArt, gradients, drop shadows, and maybe some stock photography.
What this really called for was the Impact font, Microsoft WordArt, gradients, drop shadows, and maybe some stock photography.
[Update: I have answered the call: http://presteign.com/files/skruf.jpg]