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| *digitalfragrance* |
 Jul 30 2007, 09:10 PM
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I've decided I need an online portfolio if I'm going to earn money from graphic design. I've designed logos and worked on company websites, so I think it's time.
I will be converting my cbstaff account into my online portfolio until I purchase my domain. So, I've decided that if a graphics designer designs her own portfolio, it has to be good. While being good, it has to be simple and clean, so users can browse easily and find the information they are looking for... while being pretty at the same time *breathes*. So, it begins:  (7-30-07, 11:48PM EST) parfume Began uploading information and coding. |
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Jul 30 2007, 09:18 PM
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 "my girls rock balenciaga and smoke mad marijuana"  Group: Member Posts: 2,089 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 70,049 |
Looks original & sleek so far! I can't wait to see the end result!
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Jul 30 2007, 09:24 PM
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I think the design looks really good so far.
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Jul 30 2007, 09:38 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 1,011 Joined: Jun 2007 Member No: 533,410 |
nice. orignal. i like the font. looks sleek
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| *tripvertigo* |
Jul 30 2007, 09:40 PM
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It is my personal opinion that professional designers should take a more minimalstic approach on their portfolios. Why? Because it diverts all attention to the work you are actually showcasing. Clients dont care what your portfolio looks like. Your portfolio does not serve the same purpose that their site will eventually serve.
By taking a more minimalistic approach, you are telling your client that you let your case studies speak for themselves. This applies only to independent freelance designers. If you belong to a group or firm, it's the opposite. Yes you do need to put the spotlight on the work itself, however it is the contribution from every team member that you need to display on the actual site itself. Therefore a more "flashy" website is acceptable, because it shows that the team works well together and the firm has a wide set of skills to work with. Edit:// and i changed "Designs" to "Designers" at the top. Typo, sorry. |
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| *digitalfragrance* |
Jul 30 2007, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(ThomasC @ Jul 30 2007, 10:41 PM)  That looks nice, was it done by freehand? Made them myself QUOTE(tripvertigo @ Jul 30 2007, 10:40 PM) It is my personal opinion that professional designs should take a more minimalstic approach on their portfolios. Why? Because it diverts all attention to the work you are actually showcasing. Clients dont care what your portfolio looks like. Your portfolio does not serve the same purpose that their site will eventually serve. By taking a more minimalistic approach, you are telling your client that you let your case studies speak for themselves. Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. So basically, simple & direct = success? |
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| *tripvertigo* |
Jul 30 2007, 09:44 PM
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Sorry, take a look at my edit too.
Simple and direct, yes. Also, choose a color scheme that compliments the demographic or kind of client you are trying to serve. It should be stylistic but you should understand when to pull back. Functionality is key. Edit:// As for critiquing the actual work you're showcasing in this thread... I do like it, however I don't think it fits your purpose here. It needs to be a little more proffesional and a lot less personal. |
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| *digitalfragrance* |
Jul 30 2007, 09:49 PM
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Thanks for the input, Trish, I appreciate it
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| *The Markster* |
Jul 30 2007, 10:02 PM
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Nice. I like the simplicity of it.
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| *SinfullySweet* |
Jul 30 2007, 10:05 PM
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Its looks nice
 btw. I thought you were a photoshopper, psp? 
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| *digitalfragrance* |
Jul 30 2007, 10:20 PM
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^ I don't own photoshop... yet. My school had it in my graphics design class! So I learned it. Yes, all my work has been on PSP, except for my coffee labels.
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| *SinfullySweet* |
Jul 30 2007, 10:35 PM
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Ahh. I see. I thought the screen shot of the coffee labels were originally taken on your monitor
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Jul 30 2007, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 1,011 Joined: Jun 2007 Member No: 533,410 |
QUOTE(digitalfragrance @ Jul 30 2007, 11:20 PM) ^ I don't own photoshop... yet. My school had it in my graphics design class! So I learned it. Yes, all my work has been on PSP, except for my coffee labels. Cool beans. I didn't know that PSP could do crazy cool things. Dang, good job using what you have girl. =] |
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| *digitalfragrance* |
Jul 30 2007, 10:47 PM
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SinfullySweet: Free Trial
Still have 15 days left!!!LovelyObsession: I milk it for all it's worth. EDIT: Added the link - see the coding occur in real time... if you want to 
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Jul 30 2007, 11:10 PM
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 (Allison) Group: Human Posts: 420 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 395,668 |
QUOTE may just be my monitor.. but your "n" in online looks like its thinner than the other letters. probably on a "weird" angle... Mine too. The design is really nice. I love simple things like that, so great job. =] |
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Jul 30 2007, 11:14 PM
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 s e c r e c y * Group: Member Posts: 471 Joined: Jun 2006 Member No: 417,181 |
i like it. it's sleek and nice, simple.
trish's advices are so useful and helpful. gah. |
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Jul 30 2007, 11:23 PM
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 Communication breakdown. Group: Member Posts: 603 Joined: Jul 2007 Member No: 552,691 |
T'is veryyy pretty. I like it a lot.
And woah, yeah. Her advice was really good. I felt like I was taking a class or something when I was reading her post. Butchyeahh SCORE FOR THE PSP-ers! |
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Jul 30 2007, 11:30 PM
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 i lost weight with Mulder! Group: Official Designer Posts: 4,070 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 79,019 |
awesome job rachael!
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Jul 31 2007, 12:06 AM
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that looks awesome! the simplicity was a great idea!
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| *digitalfragrance* |
Aug 1 2007, 11:26 PM
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I've figured out what happened with the "n" - the phrase is at a slight curve, and my graphics program did a wierd thing. I'll fix it
I've update my contact information and my portfolio. Also, I have a little About Me going on too... |
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