Byroxanne.com, design portfolio Options

[xquizit]

Hey guys,

Here's the latest design I've been working on for my portfolio. I'm
hoping this thing will land me the job of my dreams so feel free to be
brutally honest with your feedback.

http://byroxanne.com/new
http://byroxanne.com/new
http://byroxanne.com/new

A note about the design mockup, this is a one page site and will
incorporate some javascript functionality that will feature anchor
link navigation with smooth scrolling animation as the user navigates
the page and a lightbox script to overlay the full size images over
the page without opening a new window or having to reload.

For time saving purposes, I've used 3 placeholders for portfolio
gallery but I plan to feature up to 18 pieces. Haven't decided if
that's too many but I may consolidate the gallery by featuring them in
a sliding carousel. But of course, that depends on your feedback (and
how long it takes for me to code).

Please leave feedback on design, layout, content, functionality, etc.


Thanks!
Roxy

[superstitious]

I guess I'm in the minority when I say that the simple look is good. In my opinion, it's the work in your portfolio you want to show off, not the window to your work.

I think there's plenty of cute and quirky there.

[xquizit]

In my opinion, it's the work in your portfolio you want to show off, not the window to your work.

Exactly the point! The main purpose of a portfolio is to showcase your work and skillset and any key points anyone looking to hire a designer will need. I wanted to build a clean, structure layout with subtle details so that it isn't too "in your face" that it takes the limelight from the examples of my work. This isn't a blog or a personal site.

But I appreciate the feedback guys! Keep it coming, I am in the coding phase now but am open to more suggestions.