I'm back!

It feels like forever since I last blogged! It really has been far too long, but I've had a bit of a wake up call. I've been working out of design for far too long, I've let myself get comfortable with a 9-5 office job and regular salary, which I said I'd never do. But I have and it's time to change.

So I've been working on my website a bit and even applied for some Graphic Design jobs. I really need to do some work on my portfolio so it's interview ready, just in case, so that's my project for this week.

All I've added is some photos of my baking. Not really design I know, but I like to show myself as a creative, versatile designer. Plus it may work in my favour...as a bribe ;)

My Website.

Ok so I thought it would take me a couple of days, but my redesigned website is now live!

I've moved the navigation links to the left hand side, with individual pages for each project relating to graphic design/ photography/ illustration etc.

I think it's much easier to navigate now. Although with the previous layout people were more likely to see more work because it was all just on one page relating to each area, with this layout I think it's easier to understand what each project is about.

It annoys me that I can't change the orange text, but at least it goes with my logo ;)

Individual pages for each project comes out from each subject area, for easier navigation through the projects.

Each subject area has a main menu page.

The project pages all have return links to their appropriate menu as well (these took a long time to add in!)

Each thumbnails open out into a large image so they can be seen more clearly.

I also added a facebook like and tweet buttons.

There's still a few changes I would like to make, and some more photos to dig out of my archive to add to a few of the projects, but it's pretty much there :)

My Website.

I'm not really sure why, but I decided to completely re-do my website.
I think I wanted to have work separated by project, rather than by subject (i.e. graphic design/ photography/ illustration etc)

It'll probably take me a while to get it done, but at least it'll give me something to do!! Haha I want to dig out some more design work from my university sketchbooks and stuff as well because I don't feel like there's enough there and as that's what I'm trying to do for a career, I feel I should demonstrate a broader range of what I have done/can do.

Website.

I really want, and need, to set up a website for my work, like an online portfolio.

Obviously, I have this blog, but I need something a little more professional and easy to use, with click through links to each area of my work.

I have no idea where to start though :S