Matilda Saxow
April 30th, 2008Nice work by designer Matilda Saxow. No real website, just a downloadable PDF of her work. I hate when designers do that.
According to Ellen, Matlida has designed the latest issue of Grafik Magazine.
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Glenn
Nice one Antonio! Will have to steal that one for FFF
david
The site was quite disappointing. She could have at least made the page look more inviting. After all she is a designer right? The work is nice though
Maria
what’s up with designers having such bad websites (if holding a pdf is called a site).Mmm, not very courteous. Her two examples here are excellent. But I def. skip the PDF portfolios.
jim
gray backgrounds.…the new white background?
Antonio
I’m not sure what the deal is with PDF portfolio’s. I see it all the time and it’s rather annoying. There is no reason why any designer should have a PDF portfolio instead of an actual portfolio site. Especially with Indexhibit around.
Daniel
Hi
I was just reading this post, my opinion is that its always about the work, and her work is amazing.
Id rather see work like this, laid out in a PDF than some of the stuff I see floating around the web that is poorly designed and crudely laid out. Its just my personal opinion though.
Antonio
Daniel, you do make a good point. In the end it’s all about the work but isn’t the designers website an extension of his or hers work?
Maria
the comment about having a portfolio has more than one approach:
ONE: presentation TWO:content.
She has been showcased here for her superb work (content), but the format of her work is what is being discussed as an issue for some.
James
I think a PDF portfolio is as good as a website. At least it’s functional. Better than an ultra self-indulgent, annoying flash site with too many bells and whistles.
Her type work is beautifully crafted. If I had any criticism then it would be that her portfolio is a little limited. Would be nice to see how she creatively deals with work where you can’t pick the typeface yourself.
Antonio
James I agree about the Flash sites. I used to do Flash development at work but I’ve personally reached the point where I can’t stand it any longer. Too many designers try to do too much with. It’s become a barrier between the user and the work.