I'm currently in the process of redesigned my portfolio in time for the end of year show, and interviews and interactions after the course. I've been using a digital portfolio for a while now, but it's almost a year old and I have a different stance on design than I did a year ago. I'm happy with the early developments of the layout.
There's a much stronger system of information that runs along the top, communicating the project name, year and other important details. The left hand column is open for captions and other additional information to complement images. This is easily applicable to web, as the top bar just adds in a menu and navigation system, and the page instead scrolls, rather than swipe, or turn.
Portfolio Version 01 (August 2013)
The type is needlessly large in scale in places, there isn't really any semblance of a strong grid and hierarchy, the image is too close to the text, text on a portfolio should only accentuate and not be too in your face.
This was before I redefined rules within my identity, as you can see on the cover page the A+ is really big, and looks clumsy.
Portfolio Version 02 (May 2014)
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Printed Portfolio
Opening page, describes my profile as a designer, and then dives into design briefs.
I aim to have 8-10 design briefs of which I feel are my strongest and most diverse range of work.
Digital PDF Portfolio
Exactly the same layout, but to a slightly different, more square layout.
The screen version instead makes use of black, so there's less screen glare and discomfort to the eyes - especially in more dim environments. Instead the work shines - which should be the centre of attention.
Black isn't used for print, as with most inkjet / laser printers, printing a whole background in black will look tacky, and uneven.
There's a much stronger system of information that runs along the top, communicating the project name, year and other important details. The left hand column is open for captions and other additional information to complement images. This is easily applicable to web, as the top bar just adds in a menu and navigation system, and the page instead scrolls, rather than swipe, or turn.
Portfolio Version 01 (August 2013)
The type is needlessly large in scale in places, there isn't really any semblance of a strong grid and hierarchy, the image is too close to the text, text on a portfolio should only accentuate and not be too in your face.
This was before I redefined rules within my identity, as you can see on the cover page the A+ is really big, and looks clumsy.
Portfolio Version 02 (May 2014)
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Website layout. The top navigation has red type highlighted to show the page and selection, with greyed out elements showing other options to navigate to.
Printed Portfolio
I aim to have 8-10 design briefs of which I feel are my strongest and most diverse range of work.
Digital PDF Portfolio
Exactly the same layout, but to a slightly different, more square layout.
The screen version instead makes use of black, so there's less screen glare and discomfort to the eyes - especially in more dim environments. Instead the work shines - which should be the centre of attention.
Black isn't used for print, as with most inkjet / laser printers, printing a whole background in black will look tacky, and uneven.
Horizontal scroll
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