How to set up a blog and use it to document your work in progress and as a portfolio.
Tutor will be available for 1:1 help during the workshop.
- Overview using free blogging platforms as a workbook (work in progress)
- Overview using free blogging platforms as a portfolio (finished work)
- Overview paid portfolio systems.
- Overview linkedin and similar social media systems.
- Overview physical portfolio do’s and don’ts
- Individual help with blog/portfolio setup and advice.
Utilise existing technology to document your work during creation and after completion.
Free:
tumblr.com – Blog. Themes. Customizable. Advanced API available.
- tumblr.4gifs.com/
- mtkaukau.tumblr.com/
- devcichspatial.tumblr.com/
- jackmultiwebsite.tumblr.com/
- hanwebspace.tumblr.com/
- www.fractaldesignz.orconhosting.net.nz/huntr/HUNTR006/huntr.htm?site=spadebucket&search=search
behance.net – Portfolio. Themes. Paid option (custom url) Creative Industry Focused.
wordpress.com – Blog. Themes. More customisable.
blogspot.co.nz – Blog. Google centric (Youtube etc). Themes.
cargocollective.com – Portfolio. Elite. Creative focussed. Invite only.
linkedin.com – Portfolio/CV. Industry focussed.
Paid:
Buy a Domain and link it to your Blog/Portfolio system.
wordpress.org – Blog/Portfolio/Website – Extremely Customizable – Huge user base – Huge support and documentation – Huge 3rd party content library (plugins)
Physical Portfolio:
A collection of your best work to physically take in person.
blog.buildllc.com/2014/04/a-students-guide-to-the-architectural-portfolio/
www.creativebloq.com/create-perfect-design-portfolio-111153
layersmagazine.com/the-dos-and-don%E2%80%99ts-of-portfolio-presentation.html
www.companyfolders.com/blog/graphic-design-print-portfolio-examples
designshack.net/articles/business-articles/6-portfolio-design-mistakes-that-drive-me-nuts/
Last modified: June 19, 2015