The age of information remains fiercely competitive. You have to raise the bar over and over again to keep visitors interested to come back your website. In these efforts, a few designers stood out of the crowd. Some are impressive, others unusual, and a handful have a splot of humor in the designs, these 80 incredible design portfolios gathered from all over the Web showcase the unspoken talents and technical skills of these amazing designers.
In this post we have collected some beautiful single page portfolio designs. Be sure to check out our previous posts on the topic below.
Chris Beatrice is an artist and illustrator who works on fairy tale, game characters, fantasy art and children’s book illustrations. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, Massachusetts.
It seems that too often great designers get lost in the mix simply because they don’t take the time to market themselves well. I mean let’s face it, most designers — especially those of us working independently/freelance — find ourselves continually juggling the roles of accountant, salesperson, and marketer, and rarely do we find the energy or resources to really develop big marketing strategies after all of our other tasks are done. And, while many do just fine with personal web portfolios, growing competition is making getting noticed harder and harder.
But, this stuff — marketing ourselves and getting our name out there — is really important for business.
And while self-marketing efforts may sometimes seem like a waste of time — because we want to spend our days actually designing and making things — it’s the difference between an unending flow, or a trickle, of design projects.
Throughout this article, we’ll discuss a few approaches to creating things that can help build your swag in the design sphere, and maybe even get you a few clients along the way...
Michihiro Matsuoka Born in 1969 in Japan, Matsouka finds inspiration from his childhood memories and deteriorated devices. Creating worn out devices that fuse animals and fish with machinery, Matsouka primarily uses stone clay for his work, but will incorporate other materials that seem to be suitable. The sculptures are meticulously finished with acrylic paint, which aids his desire to express the progression of time. Matsouka’s work has been featured in twenty-five exhibitions throughout Japan.
Fabio Vido is a digital artist and illustrator from Sao Paulo, Brazil. In this article, we will feature some of our favorite works from his portfolio.
A picture is worth 1,000 words.
Keep that in mind when you go to your next potential client meeting. You want to make a great first impression and win the account. While what you say and how you act are very important, ultimately, the client wants to know that you can deliver.
However, you’re probably not the only freelancer your client is interviewing. You need to wow them, and you can do it with your portfolio – and your accompanying presentation.
There are a number of designers each day who showcase there portfolio online, among which only few are able to get some lime light and stay online; while others fall back in the darkness and hardy ever gain any name.
So while showcasing your work you should always make sure that it should have some reflection of your creativity, your skills and your ideas. It is the designers portfolio which website which markets their work the most. If the customer or client does not find your website imaginative and artistic enough they might not even contact you ever again.
Even though all the designers out their already are quiet innovative, but some inspirations can add more stars and sparks to your idea and give it an even better look. So take a look at the below mentioned list of 16 websites for designers to showcase their work and get inspired!
If you are a creative freelancer or agency, showing off your skills, your work and clients online is a great way to build your brand and find new customers. Over the years we have seen more and more portfolio websites with really unique and interesting designs show up everywhere. Freelancers and agencies tend to put a lot of extra effort into standing out from the crowd and for a good reason. Potential customers have many options today and browsing for the best matching and most skillful partner for a project is easier then ever.
Being the sucker for concept art that I am, I would find hard not to be stunned by the work of Alex Tooth. A good old concept art will bright my day, not matter how much rain is pouring outside.
Any creative individual will want to showcase their work in some form on a website. Its purpose can be merely a testing ground for mini projects or act as a platform to gain exposure and client work.
Often when a potential client visits your website, they know nothing about you personally, it is highly likely they will quickly judge your capabilities and personality from what they are presented with on arrival at your portfolio.
I know many designers who are very busy and rarely get a chance to work on their own portfolio, least of all keep it updated.
Unfortunately to an prospective client they will judge you solely based on what they see in your portfolio meaning you are only as good as what your portfolio is displaying.
A potential client who is browsing your site, would be looking to see where you can add value to their product or business needs, if what they see fails to impress them they will quickly bounce of your site and on to another and you will have lost business.
When creating your portfolio one of the first steps is working out how you want your portfolio to look. Most people overlook this stage which can make their work come across as disorganized and unimaginative. Having a presentation that is fluid and simple will help showcase your work as professional and high quality to your future employer.
Portfolio websites are a favorite source of design inspiration for me. Not only is it helpful to see how other designers and agencies are presenting their work samples and presenting their services, but portfolio sites are often quality, creative designs. Most designers and agencies want to make the best possible impression on new visitors by having a portfolio site that looks great. The result is plenty of inspiration for anyone who wants to browse through samples of excellent portfolio sites.
In this post we’ll showcase 27 current examples of portfolio websites for your own inspiration.
Matias Corea, a well known designer and Chief Designer for the renowned Behance Studio, suggests that all new designers create an outstanding graphic design portfolio to showcase their work, as this brings job offers and client contacts for design managers seeking new talent.
Most of you already know that Twitteris a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (otherwise known as tweets), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length.
There be no doubt: Twitter has grown exponentially in the past few months and Still, It’s growing like crazy. Twitter has surpassed Facebook and others to become the fastest-growing site in the “Member Communities” category.
Like any other field, a portfolio holds great importance for a website/graphics designer. An eye catching design has great benefits. It reflects your designing skills and attract your clients.
For graphic designers, web designers, and photographers, there is no greater business generating tool than having a well put together portfolio. You can spend all day talking or all the money in the bank on SEO, but if you don’t have a thoughtfully, beautifully designed portfolio of your work, potential clients will ultimately choose someone else who does.
A lot goes into making a top-notch portfolio, and there is no right or wrong way to present your work, but there are good and bad portfolios. Here are five tips to help keep your portfolio on the right track.
Durban, South Africa – based Hylton Warburton is a graphic designer by trade, but specializing in illustration. He worked for an agency, and moonlighted as a freelancer for over 5 years now. He worked for international clients, such as Kids Footlocker, and Penna TCS, as well as a few local South African Companies. Below, you may see a mix of the very best from his portfolio. Enjoy!
We can easily divide the web designer portfolio websites into two types. First is in which a designer tries to create an outstanding website with awesome looks and a super code. While the second type is and which I personally prefer, is where the designer goes for a minimalist and clean design so that the user’s eye is not distracted by the design itself and can focus more on the portfolio items. A designer’s portfolio is the biggest tool he has for marketing his services, and with the job market getting more competitive with each passing day you should make sure that once a client reaches your portfolio and takes a look at it he hires your services.
Your portfolio may be the first introduction potential clients have to you: it tells them what type of projects you do well at and what kind of work you want to land — even if that’s not the message you intended to convey. At the most basic level, the people who view your portfolio will assume that you don’t do anything beyond what is included in that portfolio.
As a client gets to know you, he may ask if you take on projects further outside the realm of your portfolio, but it’s rare that any client will want to try something far beyond your portfolio’s limitations the first time you work together.
It’s crucial that you craft your portfolio with this fact in mind. You need to focus in on the type of work you want to land and showcase your abilities, which means first, you’ve got to figure out what type of projects both appeal to you and will be valuable for your clients.
