580 karma · joined October 2, 2011
1. I think all your icons should have the same color shade. I thought the + sign was something special at first glance(functionally).
2. The layout could be closer to how the page is traversed visually. to view the benefits,i have to look at all four corners first. a sample ex:
< all your icons in one line with names below>
< pitch text>
<signup/call to action>
3. I agree with dwynings that the text is hard to read due to shadow/font choice
4. Don't know which call to action is better: build a library or connect with artists. having both dilutes the value proposition. Maybe some A/B testing would be in order.
Maybe, if you took it to the next level, and said each person has their own custom importance function...
Even then, it's still email (less spam, maybe) and not a replacement per se.
things to think about: 1. niche: different industries have radically different requirements so pick a good one (ex: Pharma vs Geophysicists) 2. security: can't really show off things that may be under NDA or propreitary (that's where the money is) 3. MVP: barebones FB for scientists?