At this point, I could really use some input or suggestions, so please feel free to comment. Thanks!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Portfolio
I am torn between which is my best option for a portfolio. In class, a former student came in to talk to everyone about what she does now and how she got her current job. While I was extremely impressed by her hardback, small, well designed, professional portfolio, I am still questioning if something like that would be my best option. I currently own a very large, black "leather" portfolio with plastic inserts. It is a nice portfolio but feels almost too large and bulky. The student had a very nice, consistent design to her portfolio, which is great but some of the cons include: not being able to update it, trying to find the hardback book, the time that goes into making it look pretty, restricting the size of the artwork, etc. She had a true purpose for her portfolio, it was focused on her best photography and photoshop work for a certain job.
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I think at this point you really need something that is flexible. Your portfolio should be something that can be tweaked or rearranged depending upon the employer or client with whom you will be sharing it. It should always be neat, professional, and appropriate. It should also have a creative, professional design. don't just stuff pages into it, develop a common theme and design each page to highlight your work, but also work with with your other pages. Remember the first and last few pages are all that anyone will remember so include your strongest pieces at those points in your portfolio.
ReplyDeleteGreg Williams
Designing Success
http://designingsuccess.blogspot.com
i myself can't really wait to get my portfolio up and running because i really need to get out there as a graphic designer and prove myself that it takes someone with great skill and artistic ability to make it in the world even today.
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