Version 4 of my portfolio has been chosen for Web Design Index for this 2008 year. A book by Günter Beer has been published by Pepin Press from Amsterdam.

Since its first edition in the year 2000, the annual Web Design Index has developed into one of the most important publications in its field. Year after year, it gives an accurate overview of the state of the art in web design. Every Web Design Index contains 1002 outstanding web pages. With each web page, the URL is indicated, as well as the names of those involved in the design and programming. Selection for the Web Design Index is based on design quality, innovation, and effectiveness, and the books offer examples of all conceivable forms and styles. Free CD included for instant offline browsing.

For your information there is no cost – the publication of your website in the Web Design Index is free. They do not accept payed entries so I guess everything is picked by the quality of your work.

When I occasionally get emails starting with a word “congratulations”, they are instantly marked as spam. I almost overlooked a fact that MowsNet awarded me for the 4th version of my website. Update: you are just watching the 7th incarnation of the website.

A review of my page (Version 4) has landed on Styleboost;

Ivan Santic, a member of HyperIsland’s Crew12, has got himself one of the least blog-looking blogs around. The way he’s used Flash, added his portfolio and made use of mouseover images in the right hand column, all makes for an experience that feels far from any WordPress site I’ve ever visited in the past. In addition to his knack for design, Ivan’s got some good 3D skills, obviously.

After coffee that’s the best thing to boost me up. Big thanks to Wiktor Persson for bringing me the good news.