Irish Rail website design feedback

fabritw · 27-11-2011, 17:15

Hi guys, hows it going? I just want to ask if any of you would be interested in providing me with feedback on my designs of the Irish Rail website. It would really help me out with my college course!

I chose the ticket reservation page because I felt there was room for improvement on the current site. There are two versions and I'd really like to find out which one is better and the reasons for your choice.

I didn't use graphics or colours etc. so the main focus is on the layout and ease of use. If you have a few minutes please check out the designs at the links below:

Journey planner (home) page v1
Train Selections page v1

Journey planner (home) page v2
Train Selections page v2

I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestions, thanks in advance!

Mark Gleeson · 28-11-2011, 11:03

Irish Rail are very close to revealing a new website, with a completely new layout, content and a new journey planner. I saw the first drafts back in April. Its radically different from the current site.

Given that you may find that you need to rethink your approach as by the time your work is assessed Irish Rail will undoubtedly launched its new site.

A big hint would be to look at ticket price display and type selection as no one seems to be able to come up with a truly elegant solution

paddyb180285 · 28-11-2011, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Irish Rail are very close to revealing a new website, with a completely new layout, content and a new journey planner. I saw the first drafts back in April. Its radically different from the current site.

Is it smarter looking? Do you have a rough idea of when it will be released?

Mark Gleeson · 28-11-2011, 15:57

You will get to see it in two weeks

RUI members have access to it currently

paddyb180285 · 28-11-2011, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

You will get to see it in two weeks

I'm looking forward to it already

. An early Christmas present for online Irish Rail customers!

neoncircles · 28-11-2011, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

RUI members have access to it currently

Where?

EDIT- found it, nevermind

paddyb180285 · 05-12-2011, 18:57

If this new website is due to be released in the next one or two weeks, wouldn't Irish Rail be advertising it now?

fabritw · 28-11-2011, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

Irish Rail are very close to revealing a new website, with a completely new layout, content and a new journey planner. I saw the first drafts back in April. Its radically different from the current site.

Given that you may find that you need to rethink your approach as by the time your work is assessed Irish Rail will undoubtedly launched its new site.

A big hint would be to look at ticket price display and type selection as no one seems to be able to come up with a truly elegant solution

Thanks Mark for letting me know! The assignment is due on Wednesday so hopefully should be ok! Do you think the ticket price and type selection could be improved in my design? I would be very interested in finding out how to improve it? Cheers, Will

27-11-2011, 17:15	#1
fabritw New to the board Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Irish Rail website design feedback Hi guys, hows it going? I just want to ask if any of you would be interested in providing me with feedback on my designs of the Irish Rail website. It would really help me out with my college course! I chose the ticket reservation page because I felt there was room for improvement on the current site. There are two versions and I'd really like to find out which one is better and the reasons for your choice. I didn't use graphics or colours etc. so the main focus is on the layout and ease of use. If you have a few minutes please check out the designs at the links below: Journey planner (home) page v1 Train Selections page v1 Journey planner (home) page v2 Train Selections page v2 I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestions, thanks in advance!

28-11-2011, 11:03	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Irish Rail are very close to revealing a new website, with a completely new layout, content and a new journey planner. I saw the first drafts back in April. Its radically different from the current site. Given that you may find that you need to rethink your approach as by the time your work is assessed Irish Rail will undoubtedly launched its new site. A big hint would be to look at ticket price display and type selection as no one seems to be able to come up with a truly elegant solution __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

28-11-2011, 15:57	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	You will get to see it in two weeks RUI members have access to it currently __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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05-12-2011, 18:57	#7
paddyb180285 Regular Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 115	If this new website is due to be released in the next one or two weeks, wouldn't Irish Rail be advertising it now?