Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
gracefulspoon.com | kenloh.com
How you approach your bio depends on your career path and your portfolio
site's purpose. Young architect John Locke offers a front-and-center solution to
his biographical note. Nestled between his navigation and contact information,
he provides immediate context. Ken Loh, on the other hand, has moved into
management and uses his site to stay engaged and creative. He can afford to
treat his bio more playfully.
your work. Although you can include light personal information in this text, unless
you can tell your story succinctly it is probably better to let your work speak for itself
first. If you really can't put yourself in context in three lines or less, it might be bet-
ter to let the viewer select an “about” link should they decide that they want to get
to know you.
Cover letters
When you send a portfolio or samples, you'll need a cover letter to accompany
them. You'll also need to respond if someone sees your website or contacts you from
some other connection. The fact that this response or accompanying note might be
“just email” doesn't make it any less subject to issues like grammar and spelling.
