As a designer, adding web content to my portfolio is always a strange affair. Web pages just look primitive and clunky when compared to print or broadcast work. Sadly, the internet still leaves much to be desired aesthetically.
Text is bitmapped and unkerned, the faces lacking character.
Images are often dithered and compressed. Bandwidth, browser issues, and platform differences compromise the design and discourage designers from creating truly compelling work. So, in short, the purpose of this site is to encourage hi-fi design on the web. I realize degradability, coding standards, and browser support are all very subjective topics. In that regard, I encourage anyone to contribute opinions or ideas.