Dylan Donaldson — Portfolio Website

Dylan Donaldson — Portfolio Website (Prototype)

Overview

This project was developed for Dylan Donaldson, a UK-based 3D and VFX artist, as a portfolio website shaped around his visual work and creative identity. It also marked a significant milestone on our end; becoming our first Framer project during the transition away from Webflow into a new way of designing and building for the web.

The Challenge

The brief called for a website that could support Dylan's work without competing with it. The experience needed to feel visually considered and aligned with his creative practice, while remaining simple, structured, and easy to navigate. At the same time, the project had to function as a strong first step into a new platform and workflow, making it both a client collaboration and an internal turning point.

The Approach

The approach centered on creating a clean, intentional environment where the work could remain the focal point. Layout, pacing, and presentation were handled with care so the final experience could feel both expressive and professional without over-designing the frame around the content.

The visual direction was developed to give the portfolio enough character to feel distinct while maintaining enough restraint to let the work speak for itself. The goal was a digital setting that felt cohesive, modern, and appropriate for a high-level creative practice.

The Build

Built entirely in Framer, this project served as a hands-on transition from Webflow — an opportunity to explore a new build process while staying grounded in clarity and usability. What made it especially memorable was the collaborative dynamic throughout. The process felt open and thoughtful, with a strong sense of trust on both sides that made it easier to shape the work with confidence.

The Result

The outcome was a portfolio website that presented Dylan's work through a clear and considered digital experience. Beyond the deliverable itself, the project became a meaningful early collaboration and an important milestone in establishing Framer as the foundation for all future work, both creatively and technically.