Comments on: One or multi paged portfolios http://tutorialblog.org/one-or-multi-paged-portfolios/ High Quality Photoshop Tutorials, Tips and other Great Things... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:28:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Rachel - http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/ http://tutorialblog.org/one-or-multi-paged-portfolios/comment-page-1/#comment-24912 Rachel - http://www.allgraphicdesign.com/graphicsblog/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:29:30 +0000 http://tutorialblog.org/?p=2362#comment-24912 Great tips. I think it really depends on how much experience the designer has...and whether or not the designer has tied down his business to one niche or whether he / she has broadened their business to be in many different niche categories. Thanks. Rachel AllGraphicDesign.com Great tips. I think it really depends on how much experience the designer has…and whether or not the designer has tied down his business to one niche or whether he / she has broadened their business to be in many different niche categories.

Thanks.
Rachel
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]]> By: Affordable Web Design - http://www.adriaticwebdesign.com http://tutorialblog.org/one-or-multi-paged-portfolios/comment-page-1/#comment-24909 Affordable Web Design - http://www.adriaticwebdesign.com Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:16:50 +0000 http://tutorialblog.org/?p=2362#comment-24909 I like the flash one that is onepage very nice, good article thanks I like the flash one that is onepage very nice, good article thanks

]]> By: Marrul - http://www.marrul.com http://tutorialblog.org/one-or-multi-paged-portfolios/comment-page-1/#comment-24902 Marrul - http://www.marrul.com Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:44:04 +0000 http://tutorialblog.org/?p=2362#comment-24902 One page portfolios allways my best One page portfolios allways my best

]]> By: Bryce - http://www.whenimnotsleeping.com http://tutorialblog.org/one-or-multi-paged-portfolios/comment-page-1/#comment-24899 Bryce - http://www.whenimnotsleeping.com Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:42:45 +0000 http://tutorialblog.org/?p=2362#comment-24899 This is a pretty good list of the technical merits for and against one/multi page portfolio sites, but its missing any discussion whatsoever regarding the actual presentation of content. IMO the presentation is an even more important deciding factor of direction since it will impact the actual interaction with portfolio content. Assuming that a person visits a portfolio site to judge capabilities based on previous project experience, they are unlikely to be as concerned with code/CMS/technical execution of the container as they are with the flow/ease of discovery/quality of individual projects. That said here are a list of merits for both single and multi-page portfolio sites from a presentation perspective. ---- One Page ---- 1. Its simple - When it comes to usability its almost impossible to not understand how to navigate a one page site and from a visual perspective its very unlikely that a simple container will outshine the projects on display. 2. Linear order and flow - Just like a printed portfolio the designer defines the order of viewing and can place items for optimal progression and flow. 3. Limited space - If a user is expected to scroll one page its unlikely that very many projects will be showcased. In essence a one page folio encourages careful editing to show only a handful of the very best work. --- Multi Page --- 1. Organization - Its possible to show many different examples and categories so the viewer sees examples of previous projects related to their project requirements. 2. Complexity - The muli page site shows off the designer's ability to organize and streamline content and usability. However, this is a double edged sword since it can also highlight an inability in this area. 3. Personality - A larger site provides more opportunity for the portfolio owner's personality to be exposed. Multiple instances of writing and imagery, while detracting from the projects, provide an in depth view of the individual or group who would be hired. In fact it has been argued that personality is as or even more important that previous project experience when making a hiring decision. This is a pretty good list of the technical merits for and against one/multi page portfolio sites, but its missing any discussion whatsoever regarding the actual presentation of content. IMO the presentation is an even more important deciding factor of direction since it will impact the actual interaction with portfolio content. Assuming that a person visits a portfolio site to judge capabilities based on previous project experience, they are unlikely to be as concerned with code/CMS/technical execution of the container as they are with the flow/ease of discovery/quality of individual projects. That said here are a list of merits for both single and multi-page portfolio sites from a presentation perspective.

—- One Page —-
1. Its simple – When it comes to usability its almost impossible to not understand how to navigate a one page site and from a visual perspective its very unlikely that a simple container will outshine the projects on display.

2. Linear order and flow – Just like a printed portfolio the designer defines the order of viewing and can place items for optimal progression and flow.

3. Limited space – If a user is expected to scroll one page its unlikely that very many projects will be showcased. In essence a one page folio encourages careful editing to show only a handful of the very best work.

— Multi Page —

1. Organization – Its possible to show many different examples and categories so the viewer sees examples of previous projects related to their project requirements.

2. Complexity – The muli page site shows off the designer’s ability to organize and streamline content and usability. However, this is a double edged sword since it can also highlight an inability in this area.

3. Personality – A larger site provides more opportunity for the portfolio owner’s personality to be exposed. Multiple instances of writing and imagery, while detracting from the projects, provide an in depth view of the individual or group who would be hired. In fact it has been argued that personality is as or even more important that previous project experience when making a hiring decision.

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