BM Lobby Redesign

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#1

Alright, I made a minor change to the desk in the BM lobby. It’s probably way too late to make this change, but I wanted to know what you guys thought.

High-res version: https://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1377/bmlobby.png

In case it’s hard to tell what I did, here’s an outlined version:
https://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3244/bmlobbyoutline.png

[COLOR=‘DeepSkyBlue’][Explanation] Ok to me it just seemed like the lobby desk that BM is using was too plain and low to the ground. It didn’t really stand out to me as a focal point and felt uneven with the hangy-screen-thingie above it :3
bm_lobby.jpg
bm_lobby_outline.jpg

#2

I think it’s fine as it is, honestly. Although I would say there’s not a whole lot of room in there for 3 people as they seem suggest.

#3

I wouldn’t call it redesign.

#4
#5

Why the podium ? It useless…

#6

See the explanation

#7

:3

#8

Lol I know, but I needed to keep the title short.
I didn’t want to have “Black Mesa Lobby Desk Minor Change Mockup” as the title :3

#9

Nice but it’s a bit useless.

#10

Well, as for functionality, yes. But I did it mainly for aesthetic / detail purposes.

Thanks btw [noparse] :slight_smile: [/noparse]

#11

What’s the focal point here ? The two guys playing pong on their computers or the info screens above their head ? When you usually go in offices, lobbies desks aren’t elevate. A centered position of the aformentioned desk in the lobby is enough.

#12

Alright, I think that’s a valid point. This was just a suggestion, but I’m definitely one to take criticisms well.

#13

I prefer it the way it is, but hey, everyone has their own opinions.

If you really wanted it like this, maybe you can implement it for yourself.
I don’t think the BM team would do this anyway.

#14

Sorry for being harsh but I prefer to be frank. Anyway that’s only my opinion.

#15

I think it’s neat, and it makes sense to me. It’s not a normal office desk, it’s sort of a receptionist desk. It gives a nice, centered look to the room. I actually much prefer your version to the original. After comparing the two, yours gives a much neater feeling.

#16

No worries! I do much prefer people to be straightforward about my work. I can’t get any better without people’s input! :slight_smile:

I totally would, but I’d have to have the source file to their level and I’m nearly 100% sure they aren’t going to release that at any time.

Thanks! That’s how I felt about it as well. I do feel quite better about the idea after seeing your comment, so thanks!

#17

Could you add your changes on this pic, I’m wondering how it would look like (if possible) ?

#18

Absolutely, mate!

Maybe a little thicker on the bottom, but you get the idea :wink:

#19

I still find that image extremely sexual. :zip:

#20

lol what?

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