🌟Illustfolio Lumina August Update

Hello! I’m Showkaku SANO (@sanographix).

I’m here to share the updates for August. This time, the focus is mainly on bug fixes post-release. If you’re experiencing any of the following issues, updating the theme may resolve them.

Please refer to the help section on “Update the Theme” for instructions.

Update Details

• Fixed the issue where appropriate spacing was not provided under the headings on the tag pages.

• Corrected the problem where thumbnails were not displayed on the homepage for images with a narrow width (likely under 500px).

• Resolved a rendering bug in iOS Safari.

• Fixed the issue where unnecessary spacing appeared at the top when [Hide Tumblr Menu] was enabled.

For more details, please check the Release Notes.

Coming Up

I’m working on an experimental feature that has been requested for a while—a carousel (slideshow)!

Why I Created Illustfolio Lumina

Just sharing updates might not be enough, so I’d like to add a bit of storytelling to this newsletter. For the first issue, I’ll talk about why I created Illustfolio Lumina.

The development was inspired by user interviews.

So far, Illustfolio has gone through four versions. While I knew many people were using Illustfolio, I didn’t really understand the exact reasons or motivations behind it. So, over the course of six months, I conducted numerous interviews with various illustrators.

These interviews revealed so much. I learned what people expect from using Illustfolio, when they need a portfolio, why the media tab on Twitter can’t replace a portfolio, and more. The list of insights is endless. It was my first time conducting interviews on this scale, but it was well worth it.

While many users appreciated the simplicity of Illustfolio, the interviews also highlighted some challenges. One recurring feedback was, “I want a site that is easy to understand not just for me, but also for my clients.” It became clear that previous versions of Illustfolio didn’t fully meet this need.

To address this, a new version of Illustfolio that could cater to professional use was essential. That’s how the development started.

In other words, without the valuable insights from the illustrators, none of this would have been possible. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who contributed.

That’s all for now. If you have any questions, comments, or product feedback, feel free to reach out anytime. You can reply directly to this email or contact me via the details in the help section.

If you haven’t purchased the theme yet, you can do so here!

See you next time!