The Web Folio assignment has overall been a positive experience. I especially like how the assignment makes use of previous work as content, which allows me to focus on the organization and presentation of the pages.
Designing electronic portfolios have some things in common with traditional resumes. In particular, I find that both formats require elements that catch the attention of the reader. Just as how the header of a resume can decide whether the application will pass screening, a well designed first page of a Web Folio that is to the point, and visually engaging can persuade readers to visit subsequent pages.
As well, there are some aspects of the assignment that differ from print portfolios. Namely, because web formats require users to navigate between pages, all links and directories must be clear and predictable. In order to achieve this, the guidelines provided by the instructions are particularly useful as it suggests captions and concise naming conventions for files. Working on this assignment has grown my appreciation for intuitive interface designs.
Hence, the Web Folio assignments has taught me the importance of organizing content. This is beneficial as I plan on creating a showcase of my computer science work in the near future.