Portfolios are an extremely important aspect of getting a
job as a designer, and web portfolios are amazing tools that allow designers to
reach a wider range of audiences.
Using a portfolio to showcase the work that you have already
done can be taken one step further when done digitally, because it is easier to
update than a print portfolio. Smashing magazine talks about using case studies
within your portfolio, but taking it one step further and explaining the
client, and their background, as well as, some of their feelings on your
design. They also say that it is a good idea to show several photos of a
design, instead of just one big picture.
Secondly, the actual design of your portfolio itself is a big deal, because you want users to be comfortable accessing your site, and you don’t want them to be overwhelmed by too much, or underwhelmed by not enough. Surprisingly, most web portfolios have a ‘safe’ layout, not taking design to too outrageous places.
As more and more designers use web portfolios we are forced to go to greater lengths to make ours stand out of the crowd. How do we do flashy though, without overwhelming our audience?
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