Having a stunning portfolio website is one crucial need for designers and developers in the course of their journey to show their talents and obtain new opportunities. It’s all about finding the right balance between functionality and creativity that will leave an indelible mark.
Recently, Corammers partnered with Blacksmith Agency in order to push the boundaries of web design and development, opening up new avenues of innovation and growth. Here are some insights inspired by this collaboration.
Keep It Clean and User-Friendly
Your portfolio should be easy to use. A clean design lets your audience find your best pieces faster. As Mike Harrison at Blacksmith Agency says, “This isn’t about showing off-the objective here is to connect with your audience through intuitive design.”
Highlight Your Best Work
Focus on quality over quantity, including case studies or in-depth project descriptions that explain the added value you have contributed. If you don’t have an idea about how a portfolio should look, visit Blacksmith Agency to get a feel for clean layout and impact design.
Make It Personal
Your portfolio has to be all about you. According to Rachel Green, a marketing strategist, “Add a personal touch like a short video intro, or a fun ‘about me’ section that makes your site memorable see more detail here.
Optimize for Performance
You’ll be losing visitors to a website that loads too long for them to ever see. Provide tools for site speed and mobile responsiveness. Here are more specific details of optimizing a portfolio website – via Blacksmith Agency.
A Collaboration for Driving Innovation This makes a perfect example of Corammers-Blacksmith a bond where collaboration powers innovation, whereby both partners move lock and step in creating values for clients by crafting compelling digital experiences.
Willing to take the leap for your portfolio? Let Corammers and Blacksmith Agency show what can be done!