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The text at the bottom doesn't stand out very well, trying to find something that contrasts well on both the bright yellow and dark black is problematic. I feel like the text at the top needs a bit more space from the rest of the design so that it doesn't intersect with the triangle.
The typography itself is rather good. The use of a transitional/oldstyle font (can't exactly tell which in this resolution) in the sidebar is effective.
I am undecided on the cursive font. I would suggest adjusting it to something slightly more readable but I feel that the design can be worked around with the current font to be effective as well. It might simply be resolved with some overall spacial adjustments.
I think you've done well working with such a strong colour scheme, however I might suggest modifying it to something a little more muted in some areas. Maybe toning the orange and blue down a little bit, desaturating it somewhat. Depends on what you want the emphasis to be. Having it all so bright dilutes where the attention is going to be drawn, distracting. Unless they are company colours I'd suggest choosing a primary colour to base your design on and then working with a colour combination guide (such as Kuler, Illustrators colour guide or one of many various books on composition.)
It's also a very visually busy design, with the only real points of visual rest being within the orange strip to the side. I can't give a recommendation on particular modifications but one would definitely want to add a greater sense of space to the design. The tight confines give it a more restrictive feel, which I don't think is what you want to be communicating for this particular subject matter.
Finally, I feel you've done very well with communicating the theme graphically. However the yellow pathway looks slightly jagged in some places and could probably benefit from being smoothed out, as well as alignment with the top of the plinth. There is a slight gap (approximately .5mm I'd guess) between where it ends and the top of the plinth. I would suggest either removing it or widening it to seem intentional, there is some slight visual irritation there.
I know it all sounds like a lot, but ultimately they are rather minor adjustments.
I hope this is helpful and good luck in your future designs.
(Also having some trouble with the 'ratings.' Might be a browser compatibility problem. Be advised it is unlikely that they are accurate.)
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