Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Content
Content Outline:
About Me
Portfolio
Contact
Resume
About Me:
I would like to write a description of myself giving the viewer a sense of who I am, the best way that could be portrayed via website, where I come from, what my goals are, my background stuff that wouldn't be included on my resume. Including my interest, hobbies, passions, life goals, etc. I would think that it would be a good way to introduce myself for the viewer before they enter into the site to see my work.
Portfolio:
I would have all of my pieces in this folder. I would organize it into categories:
Graphic Design
Web Design
Photography
Since most of you know that photography is one of my greatest passions, I will have to make that clear in my about me that I do at the current moment pursue my photography skills by photographing as a free lance side job hobby.
Contact:
This would be a site where they could fill in a bit of information and be an easy tool for them to inquire more about me if they are interested or want to leave comments. Also, it will provide information for a way of contacting me.
Resume:
I would have a visual of my resume and also a downloadable pdf file for people to use off of this link so that they could print it out, if need be.
More to come...
About Me
Portfolio
Contact
Resume
About Me:
I would like to write a description of myself giving the viewer a sense of who I am, the best way that could be portrayed via website, where I come from, what my goals are, my background stuff that wouldn't be included on my resume. Including my interest, hobbies, passions, life goals, etc. I would think that it would be a good way to introduce myself for the viewer before they enter into the site to see my work.
Portfolio:
I would have all of my pieces in this folder. I would organize it into categories:
Graphic Design
Web Design
Photography
Since most of you know that photography is one of my greatest passions, I will have to make that clear in my about me that I do at the current moment pursue my photography skills by photographing as a free lance side job hobby.
Contact:
This would be a site where they could fill in a bit of information and be an easy tool for them to inquire more about me if they are interested or want to leave comments. Also, it will provide information for a way of contacting me.
Resume:
I would have a visual of my resume and also a downloadable pdf file for people to use off of this link so that they could print it out, if need be.
More to come...
Monday, November 9, 2009
Photography Portfolios
So, since photography is my passion I have been looking at photographers and how they illustrate their work. Here are some links as to what I would think would be effective ways of photography portfolio.
Scott Piner
I really like at his welcome page he has the choice of blog, which is his more recent work, and then his website which is all his information, specific categories of sessions, areas he serves, client proofs, etc.
Aly Dart
Aly Dart's welcoming page is catergorized somewhat like Scott Piner's having her calendar, website and blog as all entry ways to her work. She makes it easy for clients and potential clients to view her work, information, etc.
Julie Chesire
This photography website is very clean and illustrates a good navigation for finding specific occasions of photography examples. It is easily to see the work and learn more about her as a photographer.
These are just a few of what I would think good photography portfolios would be..
Scott Piner
I really like at his welcome page he has the choice of blog, which is his more recent work, and then his website which is all his information, specific categories of sessions, areas he serves, client proofs, etc.
Aly Dart
Aly Dart's welcoming page is catergorized somewhat like Scott Piner's having her calendar, website and blog as all entry ways to her work. She makes it easy for clients and potential clients to view her work, information, etc.
Julie Chesire
This photography website is very clean and illustrates a good navigation for finding specific occasions of photography examples. It is easily to see the work and learn more about her as a photographer.
These are just a few of what I would think good photography portfolios would be..
Portfolio Reviews
Unsuccessful:
Little Flower Graphic Design:
http://littleflowergraphicdesign.com/default.htm
I felt that this web portfolio did not portray graphic designer to me. There is not much detail to the website, it is very plain and each page is very similar to each other. One of the features I did like in this web portfolio is how she cropped out a certain part of each of her work and once you clicked on that square it then showed the full image. The home page to this web portfolio needs more attention and needs to feel more welcoming. All is listed is what they offer and mentions looking at his work in the portfolio tab. Some imagery would be a good thing for this home page.
Attitude Designs:
http://www.attitudedesign.co.uk/
Ok, first the create at the home page is absolutely ridiculous but here's an a for effort. I like that the site tried to introduce theirselves in the home page but the layout chosen to do so is not productive and it just makes me want to exit this site without even looking at their work. When you go to the portfolio tab, it is a long scrolling page of their work. Not much organization. There is not much thought on the design process to this website. You reach this page and you don't even know where to start.
Carol Montoto Design
http://www.cmontoto.com/
This website's home page of course was the first thing that I came across and I thought it needed a lot of attention. You really have no idea where to start so I just started to move my mouse and found out that the small dots were rollover links once you had your cursor on the right part of the dot. These rollover links led to the resume, portfolio, etc. The work in the portfolio is listed individually with only one way to move from one to another. This website needs a lot more attention to detail and welcoming and easily accessible features.
Successful Websites:
PF Design Philip Fibranz Graphic Design Portfolio
I thought that this website was very welcoming with his intro video once you first landed on this page. I really found it creative of the designer of how he coincided his logo with his portfolio, about us, and contact links all in one. This logo all in one with links feature is illustrated throughout the website. There is a lot of personality throughout the website with the movement features. I like how this portfolio is displayed with the thumbnails and able to click and drag out the right tabs for information, design and color.
David Airey, Graphic Design
http://www.davidairey.com/
This website has a lot going on in the home page but it has a feel of a blog and website all in one which I found different but liked. The design throughout this website is very clean and modern. I like how there are many paths that are placed throughout the home page that will lead you to the same place. For example. Under his picture he has links to "About him and portfolio" and then on the top navigation bar he also has the same links.
Nate Smith
www.natesdesign.com
I really have enjoyed this portfolio website. It portrays a very clean, simple, easily accessed. One of the features I really enjoy on this website is while looking through his portfolio pieces he has a tab for info at the bottom and it gives you the option whether or not to view the description or not while looking at his design piece. This web portfolio is very short, sweet and to the point. It only contains the necessary information that any potential client would need to know in order to inquire about thi designer.
Little Flower Graphic Design:
http://littleflowergraphicdesign.com/default.htm
I felt that this web portfolio did not portray graphic designer to me. There is not much detail to the website, it is very plain and each page is very similar to each other. One of the features I did like in this web portfolio is how she cropped out a certain part of each of her work and once you clicked on that square it then showed the full image. The home page to this web portfolio needs more attention and needs to feel more welcoming. All is listed is what they offer and mentions looking at his work in the portfolio tab. Some imagery would be a good thing for this home page.
Attitude Designs:
http://www.attitudedesign.co.uk/
Ok, first the create at the home page is absolutely ridiculous but here's an a for effort. I like that the site tried to introduce theirselves in the home page but the layout chosen to do so is not productive and it just makes me want to exit this site without even looking at their work. When you go to the portfolio tab, it is a long scrolling page of their work. Not much organization. There is not much thought on the design process to this website. You reach this page and you don't even know where to start.
Carol Montoto Design
http://www.cmontoto.com/
This website's home page of course was the first thing that I came across and I thought it needed a lot of attention. You really have no idea where to start so I just started to move my mouse and found out that the small dots were rollover links once you had your cursor on the right part of the dot. These rollover links led to the resume, portfolio, etc. The work in the portfolio is listed individually with only one way to move from one to another. This website needs a lot more attention to detail and welcoming and easily accessible features.
Successful Websites:
PF Design Philip Fibranz Graphic Design Portfolio
I thought that this website was very welcoming with his intro video once you first landed on this page. I really found it creative of the designer of how he coincided his logo with his portfolio, about us, and contact links all in one. This logo all in one with links feature is illustrated throughout the website. There is a lot of personality throughout the website with the movement features. I like how this portfolio is displayed with the thumbnails and able to click and drag out the right tabs for information, design and color.
David Airey, Graphic Design
http://www.davidairey.com/
This website has a lot going on in the home page but it has a feel of a blog and website all in one which I found different but liked. The design throughout this website is very clean and modern. I like how there are many paths that are placed throughout the home page that will lead you to the same place. For example. Under his picture he has links to "About him and portfolio" and then on the top navigation bar he also has the same links.
Nate Smith
www.natesdesign.com
I really have enjoyed this portfolio website. It portrays a very clean, simple, easily accessed. One of the features I really enjoy on this website is while looking through his portfolio pieces he has a tab for info at the bottom and it gives you the option whether or not to view the description or not while looking at his design piece. This web portfolio is very short, sweet and to the point. It only contains the necessary information that any potential client would need to know in order to inquire about thi designer.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Websites
Unsuccessful Portfolio Websites:
http://littleflowergraphicdesign.com/default.htm
http://www.attitudedesign.co.uk/
http://www.cmontoto.com/
Successful Portfolio Websites:
http://www.pfgraphicdesign.net/
http://www.davidairey.com/
http://www.natesdesign.com/
Will post descriptions tomorrow.
http://littleflowergraphicdesign.com/default.htm
http://www.attitudedesign.co.uk/
http://www.cmontoto.com/
Successful Portfolio Websites:
http://www.pfgraphicdesign.net/
http://www.davidairey.com/
http://www.natesdesign.com/
Will post descriptions tomorrow.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)