Comments on: Examining the “Portfolio Site”

By: Danika

Danika — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:12:26 +0000

one of the problems is that when you see something that you really like it can be hard to do something very different. Being 100% authentic on the other hand can be extremely tough and in most cases it will be foreign to users. I like to combine ideas and use a very limited amount of “inspiration”. I like Kyle Meyer’s blog a lot because its so simple.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:55:08 +0000

@Lokesh – You certainly have a point, it can be dangerous to get too immersed in what has already been done. I do think it is important to have an understanding of what is out there though, especially because these guys are already as established in their field as I hope to be one day.

I appreciate the vote of confidence; I hope I do not disappoint.

By: Lokesh Dhakar

Lokesh Dhakar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:23:04 +0000

“I have been spending the last couple months accumulating bookmarks of portfolio and blog designs”

Forget everything you’ve seen in the past couple months and build something using your unique design sensibilities and interests.

I’m mostly serious. Use the work you’ve seen online as a measure of whats possible, design and tech wise, but don’t spend too much time looking at it otherwise it’ll constrain you.

I’m sure you’ll kill it. Can’t wait.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:59:20 +0000

@Nathan – Thanks a lot, I am interested to see what I come up with too!

By: Nathan Borror

Nathan Borror — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:28:42 +0000

Great post! Can’t wait to see what you come up with. Really dig the simplicity and elegance of your work.