A Final Direction

Hey all,

If not previously stated, I am a double-major in both Interactive Digital Design and Media Production. With such a diverse portfolio to present I made the choice of creating a portfolio website and a professionally packaged DVD demo reel. In addition to these two mediums I designed a series of custom baseball caps to be created in mass quantity by my grandfather's promotional products agency. Lastly, as an inexpensive solution to a means of adding style to my already stylistically created mailer, I designed both a sticker and a refrigerator magnet with my logo and contact information.

Looking at the non-traditional portfolio chapter in Building Design Portfolio gave me design inspiration for my DVD demo reel's packaging. The work of Eramos Tantos gave me motivation. I wish that I came up with such a creative solution to physically presents one's own design work. Though I cannot and don't want to utilize a film 35mm film canister, Tantos' product definitely got my mental juices flowing. I will let you all know as soon as I (hopefully)come up with an innovative solution.

As for my portfolio websites re-design; I am still in the process of conceptualizing a means of finding the happy medium between style and simplicity. But for now let me show you where I am finding my inspiration. I love the look of the website for Vision Street Wear, a skateboard and clothing company. I find the navigation a little on the confusing side, but website itself is still masterful in its presentation. Though even more confusing in its navigation than the previous website, Organic Grid has a very dynamic approach in showcasing work and information. The portfolio site for Javier Vidal is incredible in its overall look, but again like the others, the site is difficult to rapidly access his work with ease. Lastly for an opposite approach, is One Over, focuses only on a series of complex navigational techniques.

Well its time for me to get some sleep. Good night everyone!