Portfolio site research

To help me develop the best portfolio site possible, I conducted thorough research into other portfolio websites. I have got into the habit of doing this with all my work as it helps me generate new and interesting ideas.

 I looked at www.awwwards.com for the latest award winning portfolio websites. This site is regularly updated with the latest cutting edge design trends, making it an incredibly useful tool when looking for inspiration. It is vital that it is regularly updates as design trends can come and go very quickly in web design. It is because of this I will have to keep my portfolio site as up to date as possible to avoid it looking aged and unprofessional.

 Another site I used for research is www.pinterest.com. This site is one of my favourites when looking for design inspiration as it contains all kinds of design ideas from a mix of professionals and amateurs. Using pinterest enabled me to search for specific portfolio sites, in my case I looked at web dev sites, graphic design, motion design and app dev portfolios.


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