Research Blog Entry #1

    For my first example of design portfolio inspiration, I chose to start with SFSU Assistant Professor Ellen Christensen's website: https://www.ellenjchristensen.com/index.html. Having taken her classes Graphic Design I and II, I deeply appreciated the underlying emphasis on how to present and speak about my work in relation to a professional setting.

    The work displayed is inspiring, but what stands out to me is the minimalist format and organization of the website itself. It is easy to navigate and all the work is categorized into comprehensible sections. In an era of truly impressive and intricate web design, the elegant simplicity of Ellen's website resonates with me when thinking of how to design my own portfolio.




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