Top 2 in Top 6 Portfolio Design Trends.
Don’t think of a single-page portfolio as an implication that a web or graphic designer hasn’t done much work and therefore only needs one page. I’ve seen plenty of single-page sites with dozens of work samples and multi-page sites with only a few samples. The primary benefit of using one page is to remove HTTP requests and make the browsing experience smoother and faster.
This works best if you don’t need to include lots of extra details on each project. Many designers like to include which skills were used on a project, how long it took, or even additional screenshots. This is perfectly fine and certainly looks good to clients but may require more than just a lone page.
One of the coolest single-page designs I’ve ever seen has come from Drew Wilson’s portfolio. He’s a talented dude who’s created a lot of different startups and applications. His website is split into horizontal sections with different backgrounds for each project. Towards the bottom of his portfolio he lists a timeline of projects with links out to the live websites.
Although this is a more pristine example you might be surprised at how many designers prefer to use single-page portfolios. These layouts are a common starting point for new designers who just want to get something online. But single-page portfolios can also be great for experienced designers who want to condense their work into a quick presentation.