http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/02/26/10-steps-to-the-perfect-portfolio-website/
I really liked the suggestions on this website and the
examples had some really great designs. After looking at them, I won't use all
the 10 of the steps. I won't have a logo because I haven't really branded
myself yet but I will have my name stand out on the first page. The tag line
seems useful for conveying the real purpose of the website instantly. I will obviously try to put up high quality
images for the portfolio, but I'm not sure what kind of image viewer yet. I
will definitely include an about me and link to a blog (although it's just
academic stuff at the moment,) and a link to a contact page will be on the home
screen but I don't think I'll link to my facebook. I don't think you have to be
facebook friends with clients. The call to action on the first page will likely
link to the portfolio, but the about me and contact links will stand out as
well.
I like
Ryan O'Rourke and Chikezie Ejias (Nine Lions) websites. First I liked the
thumbnail on the 10 steps page but naturally, both sites are different now. I
was initially drawn to the large room at the top that was designated for their
name/logo. I like graphic design and that would be a cool way to show some skills
on the very first page. Also, the image sets the color scheme for the rest of
the page and it has a clean readable feel on both. On the new Nine Lion page, I
like that the first page is just attention grabbing text/image that makes the
viewer want to learn more. They are already interested before they learn
anything. That also might be a dynamic way to set up a home page.
http://rourkery.com/
http://www.nineliondesign.com/
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