First off the catch! I’m looking to build a portfolio all I ask in return is that I’ll be able to link to your site in my folio sometime in the near future. Though a testimonial would be highly appreciated! Why? Well seems that it’s not easy to get any sort of work without any examples, of previous designs. I’ve been out of the game for a while and it seems that just about everything I’ve ever done is now offline or has been updated; therefore I have nothing to show. Heck I’ve even tried to do something for the Non Profit Organizations on volunteermatch.org, and wouldn’t you know it they all want examples too (go figure). What I’m willing to do, is design your website free of charge. I prefer redesigning existing sites hence it’s a bit easier once you know what the site is about. But new sites aren’t out of the question, I’ll just need as much information as you can provide. You can expect to be treated just like any paying customer no bull and no run-arounds if I accept to do it I’ll do my best. I’d prefer to go with web 2.0 look and feel plus valid XHTML, CSS. But it’s your choice. My programming language of choice is PHP. And finally you have nothing to loose, all I ask is a chance to prove myself. If you have a project in mind give me a shout, I’ll accept on first come first serve basis. The more challenging the better, after all I’m trying to build up a good portfolio. Thanks.
Well, I'm planning a complete redesign of my Apple blog (see signature) and I pretty much know what I'm looking for. But I mean, that's a big ass project right there and I don't think anyone would code a beautiful and customized WordPress theme for free. But I mean, if you really want to do it, sure. I'd give you a banner or something appropriate, but I can't really offer any cash right now as I'm just about to move abroad. The site has 7000+ uniques/month and is growing. If you're interested, throw me a PM. I'd feel like a jerk though, letting you work for no cash. EDIT: Going away, will check back tomorrow.
You're welcome to design some example templates for our CMS. There's a free version with thousands of users as it often goes on magazine cover discs. We regularly feature good designers. Each template can include your link back so you get good SEO and promotion. You could even offer to sell some. PM me if you're interested.
http://www.freedivs.com/ A redesign of my site would be ace. I'm not too great with the whole design side of things. Even if it's just the design, I can implement it myself (it would be a major project and too much to ask anyone else to do for free). I'd of course credit you.