Morgan Kay Purdy (squarespace.com)

“The purpose of creating an online portfolio website is to visually compile academic and creative work to showcase skills and accomplishments to potential employers. This assignment was outlined to design a portfolio that was aesthetically pleasing, functional, and effective. To execute this project, I utilized the website builder Square Space to create my website. I devised a color scheme for my website that I felt embodied my personality and ideals and then incorporated the colors throughout my website. Additionally, I utilized font styles that were similar to my resume and other projects to maintain cohesion. Within my website, I included an about page describing my past, successes, and future goals. To showcase my work and accomplishments, I included a copy of my resume and a portfolio section to display four different digital art projects. My online portfolio has given me a significant advantage in the industry because I now have a visual representation of my personality and accomplishments instead of only being presented on a paper resume.  

My portfolio embodies the theme of excellence and empowerment by giving me a space to celebrate my hard work and show others the extensive skills I have gained while studying in the fashion program. My family members often ask me what it is that I study or what job I want to acquire, and my portfolio gives me an avenue to show and explain my passion. Sometimes I feel discouraged because I did not choose a path in the science or math fields like several of my peers, but when I get the chance to show off our program, I regain my confidence in my studies.”

— Morgan Purdy