Be portfolio savvy by keeping it simple
I’ve written about minimalism in Web design before. I’m a fan of simplistic designs and don’t like to navigate. I appreciate to see options organized neatly in front of me. That’s all I ask of sites. And it’s probably all potential employers will ask of me when trying to figure out if I’m the one for the job. Soon, I’ll be creating a Web portfolio from scratch, and you can bet your buttons I’m keeping minimalism in mind. I’ve found three examples of Web portfolios which I found interesting, well-designed and to-the-point:
CLAIRE IS COLORFUL
In Claire, it’s a no-brainer for the navigator to find what he/she is looking for. The tabs are easy to find. The bright colors exhibit the page-owner’s personality while the ‘about’ section is located smack-dab in the middle. User friendly means employer friendly.
CHAMA IS PROFESSIONAL
Chama is love at first sight. The black and white scheme presents itself as no-nonsense professionalism. The tabs running along the top make this a one-stop shop. There’s nothing to wade through. Funny, this portfolio was created while the company was re-creating their real Website. I’d like to see how they improve on this.
SARAH BETH IS SIMPLY CREATIVE
Sarah Beth gives the creator the option to change the overall effect of the portfolio whenever they choose. They just have to insert a new photo. This portfolio example is my personal favorite, for it can be colorful and creative while getting straight to the point: Showing what I’ve got to offer.
