Elena Savitskaya
A stunning portfolio that uses a grid layout to make an impact. The diversity of colour and sheer variety of design makes a strong statement. I love the simplicity of the home page of this site, all the information you need is here.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Josh Hemsley
A strong single column portfolio for a UI/Web designer. I really like the bold invitation to connect socially and the attention paid to typography. The vertically structured gallery works well and gives you time to appreciate each project individually.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
Kings of Mambo
I like the black background that has been used for the site of this creative design studio, it allows the colourful designs to make an impact. The uneven grid layout is effective at grabbing your attention, while the interesting logo further intrigues visitors.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Nathan Rafter
A great portfolio site for a web designer that makes an immediate impact. I like the vibrant use of colour and simple layout. The only thing I'm not convinced by is what happens as you scroll over the central button, the boxes that appear look a little messy over the background.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
DropIn
A simple site for a piece of software that works as an in-tray for your Dropbox. I like the simple but memorable graphics and the restrained use of text. The blue colour helps to link it to the service that it's complementing.
Posted in Web Design → Software
imcreative
A simple but effective site for a web design company. I like the minimal approach and clarity of the site. The gallery works well to keep visitors interested, only highlight that which you're hovering over.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Pixel Stadium
A clean and well though out site for a web designer. The use of a large focal header works well to draw in the attention of any potential clients. I particularly like the use of typeface throughout.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Skigo
An absolutely stunning site for Skigo, a company which aims to help support people in the creative industries. I love the minimal design and truly ingenious use of colour! It's rare to find a site that's enjoyable to play with and intriguing to investigate.
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Ben Darby
A great site for a freelance designer that is a good example if a single column design. The header works really well to hold your attention, as does the focal text and graphic. The gallery is a nice touch and allows any prospective clients to immediately get a taste for his design style and philosophy.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Center Of Attention
This gorgeous site is dedicated to the artwork, graphics and logos of record center labels. I love the minimal layout and the way the record collection is thrust immediately into the limelight! The header typeface is excellent and superbly striking while the overall design lends itself perfectly to enjoyable browsing!
Posted in Web Design → Music
Deluxe
Here we have an interesting example page for a Wordpress theme. The design is sleek and features a great gallery layout! I particularly like the way the images get smaller the further you delve into the site!
Posted in Web Design → Misc
280daily
An relatively subdued site for an interesting web and iPhone App. The two tone background works well and allows the visitor to immediately take in the important stuff before heading on the the rest of the content. I love the custom Twitter, Facebook and Youtube icons!
Posted in Web Design → Software
The PSD Slicers
A straightforward site that aids you in converting PSD\'s to HTML and CSS. The layout and design is adequate for a primarily functional site and does make good use of graphic illustrations. Good use of a solid typeface goes a long way towards holding a visitors attention!
Posted in Web Design → Misc
Web Effectual
You expect design portfolios to be good and this is no exception. The bold use of text and colour makes for a friendly and welcoming site that urges you to read on! I\'m not a huge fan of the background colour but the beautiful typefaces used throughout more than make up for it.
Posted in Web Design → Design
Homepage Helden
A clear and stylish corporate web design with excellent custom icons and an animated header. I like the clean layout of the site and its colour swatch. The animated white dots (while essentially superfluous) are a nice detail.
Posted in Web Design → Corporate
Fusion Ads Bundle
This Fusion Ads Holiday Bundle is a great deal for designers, offering some fantastic software and icons for an excellent price. The design makes strong use of typography, feels festive, and has some of the most carefully crafted copy I\'ve read in a long time. A must see (and buy!)
Posted in Web Design → Software
Floatnet
Floatnet uses very simple design that is also quite attractive. I like the slab serif typography and the simple sliding image gallery.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio
NZ By Bike
Stop by this page and see the unique sketchy 3D style they have going on with the text and boxes of content. The page does a great job of organizing a ton of content in a really attractive manner.
Posted in Web Design → Sport
Intrepid Olive
This site has a nice textured background and a few beautiful illustrations that really make the site feel custom and unique. I particularly like the mountain illustration at the bottom of the page. It is not shown in its entirety above so be sure and stop by the site and scroll down to see it.
Posted in Web Design → Blog
NeedStyle
A refreshingly original designer portfolio with lots of personalization. Obviously, the large letterpress effect is the hero of the design and really grabs your attention with contrast.
Posted in Web Design → Portfolio