1 page better?
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- monNom
so the one page 'folio post generated a lot of really nice sites, and it definitely shows a trend towards a 1 page portfolio amongst designers.
but are they actually better?
I've got mixed feelings... they're dead simple to navigate, and do a great job of showcasing work... but do they work?I've noticed I gloss over 90% of the work in them, don't read the text, and generally click out of them within a few minutes, if that.
I'd say I spend a bit more time on a website with a portfolio on multiple pages, and likely look more closely at the work. though I may not see that piece that caught my eye on the 1 page.
I guess I'm just looking for other's opinions on this. Good trend, or bad. and why.
- version30
if your portfolio gets you work, it is good.
1-500 pages
however, it may not get you the adoration of this community
do waht works for you and your income
- Jaline0
Personally, I like really simple sites that have an easy navigation system.
However, one-page portfolios don't really appeal to me unless the work contained is so captivating that I end up looking through everything.
So, in short, I don't really prefer one-page portfolios.
- kodap0
its not a trend, just a simple and effective way of organizing a folio. so users don't get lost and go for a straight approach of the work display.
I'm apologist
- Jaline0
I don't know if it's a trend or not, but it has definitely gotten more popular over the past year. Isn't that a trend?
- brains0
I agree, it's all about what 's in it.
Geocities SiteBuilder folios are going to be the new pink / camo / black.
- version30
I agree, it's all about what 's in it.
Geocities SiteBuilder folios are going to be the new pink / camo / black.
brains
(Apr 3 05, 19:24)
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*quickly goes to work on a black/pink camo site
- monNom0
well, that's kind of what i'm getting at... does the 1 page format WORK better?
is it sending the right message? it's an elegant solution (or can be) but it's simple enough to be confused with lack of technical ability.
- Jaline0
lots of talented, great designers use the format. knock yourself out.
- brains0
I just mean that someone could have a mind blowing folio page, but shitty work. Or a plain standard folio page and mind bending work.. you know.. work that bends your mind. literally.
don't bother clone, mine is already done. and man, is it ever treeeeeeeennnnnnnndy. woo.
today is my friday. shit. :(
- version30
make a one page that scrolls left to right and bottom to top
- version30
don't bother clone, mine is already done. and man, is it ever treeeeeeeennnnnnnndy . woo.
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damn :)
- Jaline0
omg, those are the worst.
chose either left to right OR top to bottom
- version30
omg, those are the worst.
chose either left to right OR top to bottom
Jaline
(Apr 3 05, 20:02)
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no doo bof, itel bea youneek
- version30
and dammit i said "bottom to top"
and "left to right" COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than the standard right to left top to bottom crap
- Jaline0
unique? more like it'll turn off every single person who goes to the site, except ppl who really like scrolling.
but obviously you're not serious.
- Jaline0
right to left isn't standard.
- setsolid0
reprint:
NTB: "Our super star deisgner just update his portfolio site, it use all sans-serf font, white background, text button links, in a onepage layout, i think this is what a real portfolio is about, its so CLEAN and simple"
PBS: "Hey cheak this new folio site i just found, i think its very cool, because I agree that all good folio site are simple, clean. It also use a one page lay out on white, what im tring to say is, this is amazing folio site, but don't look at the work in the portfolio site, because its not very good, and not done yet.... but the folio site is very cool... i can't explan, i just think its cool, i mean it also use one page design.
PVN: "hey check out my new portfolio site!!, after months of research, i found this new style of design for my portfolio. it does not use any helvitica, i use Univer!and its set one one page over white backgound. Now you can view my work FAST... but i don't have much to show right now, i got 3 sample of work to show. But this is a very clean design. please take a look!
REPEAT CYCLE
- version30
lolololol setsolid
btw- hows that gmail filler coming?
- setsolid0
haha its fun... getting all kind of crap! but i did got some nice fonts, thanks guys!
- setsolid0
to answer you question monNom:
1 page or 399 page don't matter... its the work that matter.
But there is a BIG trend going on right now on what a "good" portfolio should be, and that is the helvitica/text button/white background/ one page site.
i have nothing against that format, but i do see a huge problem when eveyone's folio site start to look the same...
yes a folio site shold be about the work, but its your work after all, so i do belive a folio site shold show bit of peronalty and have a bit of style that define who you are...