Website layout is rather simple, not too flashy or over-complicated. The work is what takes centre stage. I really enjoy the mix of developmental work, sketches, notebook jottings, alongside professional projects and commissioned work.
I do think that all of this 'messy' / 'behind the scenes' work is just as intrinsic to someone's creative output as much as the shiny, finished outcomes are. You get a real sense of how they work and the type of work they make, which isn't overshadowed by showy website widgets and design muscle-flexing, which doesn't always add something more.
NICK WHITE [link]
Another example of a practitioner whose website really showcases the breadth of what they do in an interesting way. It's more of an archive or a catalog of their work, thinking, and projects they've undertook.
A real range of artefacts and finished pieces that are valuable in their own way; zines, published books, collage experiments, drawings on scrap paper. It all feeds into each other. The commissioned 'official' work doesn't undermine the thoughtful, self-initiated projects, they balance each other.
PAUL WAAK [link]
Simple, straightforward website design that is easy to navigate. Chronicles projects, exhibitions, and commissioned examples of work which he has created or had a part in. Bio and contact page outline their creative background and provide a contact form and a concise list of other links.
Specific project pages give a small description of the work and its context in the lower left corner.
JOOST STOKHOF / THETHINGSWEARE [link]
Although this example is still minimal in appearance, it contains a few other features that bring a little bit more to the table. Such as an animated page opener, and colour transitions when the cursor hovers over images.
However what I appreciate is that these little additions don't eclipse the work completely, they just give a bit more pizazz. I think if a person wants to achieve that then that's fine, but it's not totally necessary. The work is laid out in a sort of scrapbook fashion, but it doesn't feel overwhelming to look at.
PALEFROI [link]
What I like about this example is that it encompasses everything they do, in one place. The front page is a sort of blog/journal, providing updates on recent events and what's going on.
There is also sections which catalog all of their print and publication projects respectively, as well as click-throughs of some of their pages. Their shop can also be accessed from the main site too. I think the way the site functions fits their multidisciplinary practice very well.
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