Brainstorming my thoughts and ideas

Generating ideas for the style and the concept adapted to my portfolio is an exciting and essential step in crafting the portfolio design that represents my work creatively. As I embark on this creative journey, it's crucial to consider various elements, including design theme, layout, functionality, and overall user experience. Additionally, drawing inspiration from existing websites helped me to provide valuable insights and spark innovative ideas for my portfolio. To start the brainstorming process, I started exploring a diverse range of portfolios within the industry, such as Brittany Chiang's portfolio (https://brittanychiang.com/) with clean layouts, elegant typography, and strategic use of colours. This inspired me to follow sleek and minimalist design principles for my portfolio; this style creates a refined and professional aesthetic, and the site wrapped all the information needed on one page. However, I did not see example work on the site, which would have been something interesting to see. On the other hand, Cassie Evans's portfolio (https://www.cassie.codes/writing/) showcases a more playful and interactive approach to portfolio design, which is relevant to the idea I have in mind. With vibrant colours, dynamic animations, and elements, this portfolio interacts with users, delivers the message of the artist who designed this masterpiece and encourages exploration. All this will Improve user engagement and create a memorable browsing experience for visitors, and that's my main goal from the portfolio. Omar Algaithy's portfolio (https://omaralgaithy.com/) demonstrates the power of storytelling in portfolio presentation. Algaithy effectively communicates his experiences and certificates, fostering a deeper connection with the potential employer. Using dark colours gave it a real web developer vibe, as the background of coding software is usually black. In my opinion, the best portfolio that was able to convey the idea easily by combining simplicity with a touch of modernity is Artist Web (https://www.artistsweb.com/). The site provides valuable inspiration. This website showcases a diverse collection of artworks through a gallery with some discretion that makes it clear to the browser what he's looking at and what was his role in the project; this excellent gallery allows the artist to showcase their creations in a visually stunning and organized manner. Finally, Shikha Sethi's portfolio (https://www.shikhasethi.com/) exemplifies a balance between creativity and professionalism. With a clean and modern design, organized layout and graphic designs, Sethi effectively presents her projects and skills while showing her vital brand identity. This portfolio inspired me to incorporate graphic design in the portfolio design.

To conclude, to draw inspiration from existing portfolios, I must reflect on my goals, strengths and uniqueness. Consider the type of projects you want to showcase, your target audience, and the impression you want to leave on visitors. By synthesizing inspiration from various sources with my creative vision, I can create a portfolio that not only reflects my personality and talents but also effectively communicates my professional brand to the world.