Aportfolio Design Tutorial: This video will teach you many techniques used to create cohesive and aesthetically pleasing Aportfolios. It will show you different ways to choose colors, manipulate images, and design the layout of your Aportfolio. You learn how to use the Organize feature and you will be shown examples of our Aportfolio scholars portfolios.
To create a beautiful and professional Aportfolio it should be: Colorful, Consistent, and Simple.
Color: Color is great for headings, subheadings, text, or backgrounds in your Aportfolio.
Consistency: Consistency not only helps your Aportfolio look more professional, it helps your audience know what to look for and where.
Simplicity: Your Aportfolio should have a sleek look. This helps viewers focus on important information.
Here are some frequently asked questions we get about design.
How do I change my directory icon?
You can see how to change your directory icon here.
Where can I find good photos for my Aportfolio?
While we suggest using your own photos, you may need some stock photos at one point. Here are some good websites for finding high quality, creative commons photos: unsplash, Little Visuals, and New Old Stock.
Where can I find a good website for editing photos and creating graphics?
Canva is a great website for both editing photos and creating your own graphics. Not sure where to begin with Canva? They have some great graphic design exercises here! (Note you will need to create an account with Canva, however it is free.)
Just looking for a simple place to edit your photographs? Pixlr is an easy to use website that does not require you to create an account. Just upload your photos and edit away.
Copyright Information
- Can I Use that Picture? (PDF, 1.2 MB)
When beginning to add photos or images to your Aportfolio, how do you know whether you are allowed to use that image? Here is a helpful guide. Please note that Appalachian State University requires citations on all images that are not owned by you. This infographic is designed to help you understand the terms Copyright, Fair Use, Public Domain, and Creative Commons. - Citation Guides
From Belk Library, we have APA and MLA citation guides for images, diagrams, and artistic works. They also include links to helpful websites such as OWL at Purdue. - Protecting Your Images, Personal Information and Original Content (DOC, 34 KB)
It helps to be aware of your own copyright for images and other materials that you create. You would not want anyone to steal information you worked hard on gathering. Use this guide to learn how to add watermarks to your work and other tips.