Choosing a Default Theme for a Portfolio WebsiteChoosing a Default Theme for a Portfolio Website
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Should I go for left or right? Focusing on updating and finishing up my portfolio... and then I came across this crossroads. Another alternative is to make them switchable themes through a toggle, but I still need to decide which should be the default.

27 voted

75%

Left

9 voted

25%

Right

36 votes

Closed

Mostafa's avatar
Left is saturated with emotion and energy I love it🎉🎉🔥🔥
Mostafa's avatar
Pardon ❤️
Tomiwa's avatar
Left. It’s a theme. The “sky” theme gives it more character.👌🏽👌🏽
Benjamin's avatar
TRUEFRAME logo
the sky blue one. feels way more like a portfolio only you could make
Oluwadamilola's avatar
Oh wow... Thank you so much 😊
MD Robin 's avatar
I like the left one; which one you personally like?
Oluwadamilola's avatar
Thank you, I also like the one on the left. It looks more vibrant
Sahil 's avatar
left one
Shubham's avatar
The illustration blends nice with the blue background.
Shubhang's avatar
I’d choose Left. The blue gives it a stronger visual identity.
Oluwadamilola's avatar
Alright thanks man
Moiz's avatar
Left is better because the text is readable, the overall blue background is not flashing to the eyes as compared to the right one. For the top right button " Start a project ", you can add some animation so that it stands out and encourage users to click on it.
Moiz's avatar
Mistakenly voted for the right lol
Oluwadamilola's avatar
Yeah, thanks, a really interesting perspective. I was planning to add animation there as well. You were spot on with your take.
Martins's avatar
I totally agree with what you said. Priorities should be put on readability and engagement
Nirooz's avatar
The blue background have that effect like it's floating in the sky so that would be my pick
Sahil's avatar
Heloxone Design Studio logo
Looks great !
Caleb's avatar
Colour play on the right looks cool
Imonikhe's avatar
I like the left one best. Looks more vibrant and the readability is better
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