Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Unit 1 Inspiring Portfolios

     After reviewing plenty of individuals portfolios. I came to the conclusion that I have a long way to go, when it comes to creating a intriguing interface for my portfolio. Below are a few inspiring portfolios I came across.


Ed Peixoto
Ed Prixoto's website has very eye catching color saturation on a black background. The colored lines and forms show movement down the page. This makes for a easy and enjoyable user experience.
Thibaud has a love for color this is apparent in his site. He has a consistent rhythm with good balance between color and negative space. His site is constantly changing button location which keeps the simplicity interesting. 
Chris Woods is an expert photographer. This is seen in his website by the great balance and contrast that each of his photographs possess. There's very little text on his page but there's no need for it. Each picture represents a thousand words. Which is demonstrated very clearly by the first thirty five photographs he displays. Chris's photography displays his caliber of skills without saying anything. That's why his photography is so prominently displayed. 
Domenico Tedone showcases his expert Photoshop skills with a very unique interface design. When viewing his site it seems like you're using Google map rather than scrolling through a portfolio. This uniqueness makes a lasting impression. The use of negative space also accentuates his artwork.
Justin Birds has the simplest portfolio on my list. His website maybe simple but it serves it's purpose. He doesn't portray himself as something he's not. With the skills he has. The bird on the tree is a clever play on his name. It's also interactive because it flies when you hover over it. Which I find to be very intriguing. 
This is by far the best online portfolio I've ever seen. Robby Leonardi had the great idea to turn his portfolio into a game. The game aspect makes viewers want to go until the end. The way he keeps viewers engaged is genius. I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot more portfolios designed like this one in the future.

Wade Brothers
The Wade Brothers are two program directors for a variety of different employers. All the companies they work with are very established. This is evident in their website. The website has great balance between text and images. This helps users navigate the page without too many distractions.
Jesse Willmon is an illustrator who loves cartoony motion graphics. This is displayed very clearly throughout her website. Jesse's website is colorful and playful which gives the user a good feel for her personality. She stays consistent throughout the page by using a typeface that accents her illustrations.

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