Nice minimal style design, but with nice flourishes and color. Interesting way to do the portfolio too, I like the little icon-like shots that load the larger details.
Chunking: How to Design for a Brain That Can Only Hold Four Things
Your working memory holds about four things, not seven. Chunking groups loose information into meaningful units that slip past that limit, the psychology behind phone numbers, scannable pages, multi-step forms, and grouped navigation.
I never get tired of sites imitating paper (or any sort of natural texture). This particular background texture almost appears to be cement, though I believe the intent was parchment?
When executed this well, it’s a nice break from some of the sterile backgrounds and block-laden designs we encounter everywhere.
Great site, Miles.
I really like the site. Artistic, yet clean and easy to follow. Though I’m not old, I actually like the larger font size he uses in the main body area. Gives it even easier readability.
There’s an easiness to this site that’s hard to beat. It’s simple and clean, and that really works here. I just feel comfortable visiting the site; it makes me want to stick around.
Just one “sticky” moment for me. At first, I couldn’t find his work. I clicked on Portfolio and totally ignored the right side and read the copy on the left. I suppose I’ve been trained to tune out the right side because that’s where the ads are? I don’t know what happened! Eventually, I found the actual work and enjoyed the descriptions and presentation.
Nice site indeed.
Miles’ work is outstanding too when you dig into the portfolio.