Nubbytwiglet.com 2010 Portfolio
My graphic design portfolio for 2010 has finally been updated! It can be downloaded by clicking on the above image. There are a few projects that I had to leave out of the online version since they are client sensitive but I should be able to add them in over the next few months.
Most notably, I updated the branding throughout, trading in Helvetica and Bodoni for DIN and softening the black and white color scheme with a trio of grays.
The introduction page is solid type and lists some of my favorite things about design. It was included last year as well but was much more bold, with two darker grays.
I added in a page this year that lists some of my clients so that people can get a quick idea of who I’ve collaborated with.
I always start my book out with a page of logos. It’s a nice demonstration of the variety of companies I’ve paired up with since they cover photographers, record labels, bands and more.
The descriptions on each page are all done in DIN and correspond with the three color swatches listed above. I am still deciding whether to add in a serif typeface for the body text later on.
The biggest challenge when faced with creating a layout with multiple images is still making sure that there’s ample white space so that the work can breathe. And, if there’s only one or two images, it can also be difficult to create a layout that’s compelling. This year, I worked a lot more on creating visual interest throughout the pages.
I usually try to do a big portfolio update every six months and will have much more to add and change out at that point. Happy 2010!
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beautiful work once again!
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Thanks again for sharing. I really love your style.
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dear nubby,
before i entered your world, i was only vaguely aware of the way in which text contributed to (or created all on its own)aesthetic and beauty. i know it’s a passion of yours but to many, it’s overlooked in favour of images.
i think maybe appreciating text is like when i started to appreciate vanilla ice cream…one day your palate just opens up and you realize there is a world of flavour and depth in a seemingly simple recipe….
you work is beautiful
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Hey lady- some of these images are broken for me.
Wish I could see your lovely work!
<3
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I don’t know if you were looking for comments, but I found the body of the text to be very challenging to read because of the double/triple columns. It could just be me, but even though I knew they were there I kept messing up, haha.
But I love your work and if I ever had a reason to hire a graphic designer, you would be the one I would contact! Your marketing/business blog articles are by far my favorite and helpful in all aspects of life. Keep up the good work!
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Finishing and printing a new portfolio is one of the best feelings.
I love the new look.
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I think your portfolio this year turned out beautifully. Your presentation skills are impeccable, and I think it really compliments your work.
But I wholeheartedly have to agree with what Victoria (comment #5) said; being a designer myself, the way in which you have your is really, really distracting for me. The gutter simply isn’t wide enough for there to be a bigger differentiation, and there were a few times when I continued reading right rather than down and right. I think perhaps ditching the columns for the description text is a good idea, and think it wouldn’t end up being terribly detracting were you to keep them to two long lines.
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It looks beautiful Nubby!
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There you go again, making me second-guess everything I’ve put up and shown to anyone in the last six months!
Stellar as always!
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I’m such a nerd that I just spent a full 5 minutes trying to pick out all the typefaces on the introduction page. Is the BLACK/WHITE on the left side a variation of Avant Garde?
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Where have you been? You haven’t posted anything Nubby-like in awhile!
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Donna Vitan: Thanks, glad you had a chance to take a look.
Lisa: Awwww, so awesome to hear! Type is pretty much my favorite thing ever. I wish I had more free time to read more books about it and continue to explore….
Star: No idea how I managed to do that….fixed now! Thanks for explaining the issue to me!
Victoria: Thanks for the feedback, it’s something I hadn’t noticed or considered. Gonna add that to my list of changes for sure. Tiny things like that are easy to overlook sometimes.
Kiersten: Thanks, it’s always a huge relief when it’s finally done…though it’s never truly ever really done!
Tiffany E: Great recommendation. I will add that to my list of changes the next time I update. It’s always nice to get a fresh set of eyes taking a look at a portfolio!
Lolita Valentine: Thanks!
Sean: I think it’s good if you always question your work and can see improvements that need to be made. I do that constantly and it’s a sure sign of growth. Gotta keep working hard and taking steps forward! Every six months or so, I look at my portfolio with embarrassment and vow to make it better.
Tamia: Good eyes! Yes, Avant Garde ITC mixed with the alternate version for a few of the angled letters.
Lola: Everything I post design-wise is by me but I would say that my style is always changing and I consistently try to push my boundaries. I really believe that change is good and if my style still resembled the work I was doing a few years ago, that would be sad! I think that my style has become more clean and minimal since I graduated and spent a few years at different agencies…to me, it’s a natural progression. Different for sure from some of my old work.
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each time i try to download your portfolio it comes up an empty pdf- anyone know any idea why this might be? i cant wait to have a look!
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I think I have read a majority of your posts and I have learned a lot.
Thank you
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