portfolio websites
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- MLVR0
db: there was a post recently to a swedish agency who used the same effect. can't remember who :-/ think dixonbaxi uses it better though...
- usrper0
does anyone know who did that specialdefects.com site?
i like it.
- usrper0
except that heart thing
- DutchBoy0
true max (may i call you max?)
that must have been the other one i saw.. it was posted pretty recently in the pvn.. forget what thread tho..
- mowax0
Enter response:
Portfolio is a personal thing.
- d5ive0
So I find this thread rather interseting. I agree with mowax last response. A personal portfolio should be what it is, personal. It can be used to express whatever. Of course keeping in mind who they're trying to reach. I don't know about you peps, but I get tired of having to accomadate my work and ideas to several marketing directors and their mother's daughter that likes the shade of pale blue. So express yourself, that's the release we all crave.
- F_180
well said, paul. feels good to see a design thread again.
- Elfangio0
I agree with d5ive and mowax.
When you design your personal website/folio is probably the only time you can really be "yourself" and where design can come together with your artist side!
yeah, I am still working on my personal folio... :P
- normal0
*finishes reading thread with satisfied grin.
*Rolls up sleeves and dives in...
I don't agree with a statement earlier in regards to the one-page was the only way to go. There is always another way. I really enjoyed how Daniel & Albert did their portfolio which is a one piece at a time concept. They placed importance on actually introducing their pieces with great copy which I think is something often overlooked by designers.
Daniel & Albert
http://www.werf.seRemember that clients not only look but they read, I read and appreciate smart copy to match up with smart design rather than design without a soul (good copy) . So don't forget the words boys and girls. You should engage the LEFT and RIGHT side of the brain if possible.
- MLVR0
Found this posted by save in another thread: http://www.jameswojcik.com/ think it's a good way to show alot of stuff. I could navigate it from first second and i didn't get lost. Perhaps he could've added a colour that marks visited sections.
- MLVR0
db: you're allowed to call me Max :-)
- mr_snuggles0
Damn, I wish I didn't have shit to do last night, I would've loved to stayed in on this :) Anyhow, great to see the participation on this subject. Keep it coming...
- thenuge0
Enter response: i like to see big stuff too, i recently redesigned my port site and found that 480x 408 seemed sufficient www.disruptionlabs.com
- mr_snuggles0
Sorry to not just let this thread go, but a couple points I wanted to touch on -
Personal branding is very importatnt if that's the sort of work you are keen on doing. Obviously clients can see it within your portfolio, but to me it shows a bit more professionalism towards commercial design.
I can see why nick doesn't need a brand since the projects are more personal, but for someone like me, most of my outside time is spent still working for a client, so it's important to have my own brand recognition. Even if the work is a small flyer /poster job, I like to have my brand associated with that work.
- mowax0
Enter response:
pep, you guy're become more like our big corporation top 20 client quotes!!!
heh:)-
- fate0
Another nice one pager
- mr_snuggles0
A little too busy for my taste, All that on one screen doesn't make me want to click on anything.
- tkmeister0
i agree with mr_snuggles. too busy.
in any case, portfolio websites should communicate your ideas and design clearly. how you do it is just a matter of choice.
- ********0
i suppose a 1-page portfolio, with a tight grid, and a simple/beautiful pixel font used throughout is very much an expression of my personal style.. as well as an unobstrusive/organized way of presenting my work.
but i do agree with paul, that portfolio sites should be an expression of the designer. i just think it has to be done tastefully, and in a way that doesn't take away from what the visitor is actually there for - the work.
- DutchBoy0
Enter response: i like to see big stuff too, i recently redesigned my port site and found that 480x 408 seemed sufficient www.disruptionlabs.c om
thenuge
(nov 10 04, 07:19)
-----------------------two things:
- why open the flash site in a new window? it is not even a popup, so why bother? it'\s annoying, also for clients.
- wtf is up with your preloader? it goes to 100% then it starts over, then to 100% again to start over again... i clicked away, couldn't be arsed to look at a preloader taking the piss...