Planning My Site

As a final project for my digital communications class, I will design a website. First, I need a plan. This is what I have decided about my strategy and scope:

Strategy

My digital portfolio will be an explanation of me. I want to show employers the site. I am applying for internships for Spring and Summer. I need to show all of the skills I have learned this semester. Employers will see that I am comfortable and capable with digital media. I am not sure how to give employers my link. Possibly I will add it to my resume. Also, I want to brand myself to make my applications and interviews more memorable.

Scope

I will include as many features as possible to teach employers about myself. I will have social media widgets linked to my Facebook and, possibly, Instagram, as well as a contact form. I will include my resume, experience (internships with photos), skills (especially those learned in Digi Comm), and, on another page, writing samples, video samples, and photography samples. Also, I’ll include the samples of inspiration found below. In my ‘more’ section, I might include fun facts. I am a camp counselor in Africa and I have lots of photos from my travels. My resume has my address on it… is that ok? It’s my school PMB box, so I think it is.

Inspiration:

Branding

Minimal

Color (and lack thereof)

Photographic background

Elegant portfolio layout

I’ve started working on my site. Check it out. I’m still adding to it, but the ‘portfolio’ page is almost finished.