I came across the 'Saso Kos' portfolio site when I was looking for inspiration for ideas for the client project. The reason why I like this is because of how focused they stay on the photography, the main piece of the site.
What I found different about this site was how there is very little text. The designers have specifically used just the imagery, some may think that its bit 'too in your face' but I think that it really brings out the tones, shadow/lighting and just the full effect of the photo itself.
They have put the navigation at the top of the page, but there are two separate menus. One allowing the user to select which album to view and the other to allow the user to change the navigation view. For example the user can select the 'full screen' mode and create a 'slide show' but still allowing the user move images.
They have gone for a black background but rather then going for the white text they have used purple.I feel that it works because having a black background can be very over powering however looking at this site I feel that it works well because of having the small tint of colour (purple) and having the main imagery at a larger size clearly overpowers the black.
A problem that could occur is that it is a flash based site and some users do not have the flash application. I feel that if they have a html version as well as a flash version then they would be reaching the needs to all users.
This site is a perfect example of how to present work, especially for designers. This is something that we should take into consideration for not only our group designs but for also my design work ideas for my personal portfolio as I am finding it hard to create one design that I am happy with.
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