Conceptual models for better quality of portfolio web site experience

The article analyzes the quality of user experience (QoE) for particular category of websites, i.e. Portfolios. Portfolios represent an interesting blend of creativity and development techniques. Graphic designers blend great design practices and good coding techniques in order to provide an aesthetically pleasing usable web portfolio. In trying to impress possible employers graphic designers are in some cases more concerned with showing off their expertise rather than focusing on the user experience. The article explores the correlation between visual interests and computer competences of the user with the quality of experience of the particular website. The research is based on a subjective survey research of users and discusses the results of what type of portfolio web site´s conceptual model/programming tool is more suitable with regard to user´s interest and competences. It was shown more competent users are generally more critical about the quality of experience, and value pragmatic over hedonic quality of the product.