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;Check out these handy portfolio site resources: | ;Check out these handy portfolio site resources: | ||
| − | : -[https://www.creativebloq.com/portfolios/tips-portfolio-website-4137460 10 tips for building a killer portfolio website] at creativebloq.com | + | : - [https://www.creativebloq.com/portfolios/tips-portfolio-website-4137460 10 tips for building a killer portfolio website] at creativebloq.com |
| − | : -[https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/the-graduates-2017-advice-portfolio-tips-from-top-studios-040517 Portfolio Website Tips From Top Studios] at itsnicethat.com | + | : - [https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/the-graduates-2017-advice-portfolio-tips-from-top-studios-040517 Portfolio Website Tips From Top Studios] at itsnicethat.com |
| − | : -[https://medium.com/@andrewcouldwell/tips-for-creating-a-great-portfolio-website-f07e063e8371 Tips for creating a great portfolio website] by Andrew Couldwell | + | : - [https://medium.com/@andrewcouldwell/tips-for-creating-a-great-portfolio-website-f07e063e8371 Tips for creating a great portfolio website] by Andrew Couldwell |
| − | : -[https://www.creativebloq.com/inspiration/10-beautiful-illustrator-portfolios-and-why-they-work 10 beautiful illustrator portfolios and why they work] at creativebloq.com | + | : - [https://www.creativebloq.com/inspiration/10-beautiful-illustrator-portfolios-and-why-they-work 10 beautiful illustrator portfolios and why they work] at creativebloq.com |
| − | The youtube video I shared during the break: | + | ;The youtube video I shared during the break: |
| − | - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmGk2Eg8dFs&t=625s Filmmaker Reacts to CRAZY HOLLYWOOD CAMERA Techniques!] | + | : - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmGk2Eg8dFs&t=625s Filmmaker Reacts to CRAZY HOLLYWOOD CAMERA Techniques!] |
== Video Notes == | == Video Notes == | ||
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== Assignment == | == Assignment == | ||
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| + | Your assignment for this week is to leverage the discussion from class and resources [[Online:Email Hosting Services|here on the wiki]] to locate and try a handful of online portfolio services over the next two weeks. We will review your progress every week as we close in on the best plan for each of you. | ||
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| + | You should be trying multiple website options (Squarespace, Wix, Cargo, etc..) and/or many themes. | ||
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| + | Few things to keep in mind: | ||
| + | * Do you need project galleries or lots of different images in a flat container? | ||
| + | * What are the most logical navigation and project list options for you? | ||
| + | * How well does your theme work on mobile? | ||
| + | * Does your website design match your personal identity (Logo, type, color and all)? | ||
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| + | You [https://forms.gle/J9otWtCRvUxukYrU8 this Google form] to submit your work for the week. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:18, 30 March 2019
Last Week
- Reviewed 4th (and all) Identity design projects
- Recap of setting up email hosting
- Discussed the upcoming website assignment
This Week
- Review class website investigations
- Techniques for sharing your websites while in preview mode
- Squarespace & Cargo 2.0 overview
Notes
Use the reference guide Email Hosting Services to identify website services and themes that could work for your next website.
- Check out these handy portfolio site resources
- - 10 tips for building a killer portfolio website at creativebloq.com
- - Portfolio Website Tips From Top Studios at itsnicethat.com
- - Tips for creating a great portfolio website by Andrew Couldwell
- - 10 beautiful illustrator portfolios and why they work at creativebloq.com
- The youtube video I shared during the break
- - Filmmaker Reacts to CRAZY HOLLYWOOD CAMERA Techniques!
Video Notes
- Techniques for sharing your Squarespace (most) websites while in preview mode
- Review of class websites in progress
- Setting up your headers and logos in Squarespace
- Intro to Cargo v2
Assignment
Your assignment for this week is to leverage the discussion from class and resources here on the wiki to locate and try a handful of online portfolio services over the next two weeks. We will review your progress every week as we close in on the best plan for each of you.
You should be trying multiple website options (Squarespace, Wix, Cargo, etc..) and/or many themes.
Few things to keep in mind:
- Do you need project galleries or lots of different images in a flat container?
- What are the most logical navigation and project list options for you?
- How well does your theme work on mobile?
- Does your website design match your personal identity (Logo, type, color and all)?
You this Google form to submit your work for the week.
