Response to “Good Designers Copy, Great Designers Steal”
After struggling for a good while over how I would create an effective portfolio site I decided to take a break and read the article by Cameron Moll. This article was just what I needed. I have been trying to come up with something that is original and unique and was having a really tough time. Then the article made me realize that I definately fall into the category of “beginning designers” and that it is okay to use other more experienced designers concepts. Especially since just six months ago I didnt even know what html or css were. This article makes it clear that even professional web designers need inspiration and if a site is effective, we should all share. I agree that we shouldnt just completely rip off an exact layout, but rather take the effective concept and apply it to fit your site’s needs.
My design process
When designing my design comprehensives I began by simply looking at many portfolio sites of graphic designers. I noticed how they displayed their work and took things that I liked and made note of them. I then just thought of what I want my portfolio site to do and the feel I want to give to viewers. I decided that viewers of my site are possible employers so I wanted to make the site simple in order to emphasize my graphic design work rather tnan the web design.
Collaboration with the class has made a difference in my design because I have taken suggestions about sites to reference and different ways to arrange things from other students.
