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10/03/13 by holden
Keep it clean
Let the work itself do the talking. Sure, you want to show off how well you can put together a folio, but that means letting pieces you’re most proud of reveal themselves to your potential clients. Unnecessary graphic elements will only distract from what’s really important – your work. www.computerarts.co.ukArchive
10/03/11 by holden
Size and shape matters
Innovative formats are always effective. Even just an unusual choice of dimension for your book can make it stand out. There’s a multitude of ways to present a print portfolio, including in a box, as a book or even as a folded poster. Just use your imagination to choose which shape, size, colors and graphic [...]Archive
10/03/05 by holden
Consider timescale and size
Given the expense involved in creating a good print portfolio, it’s a worthwhile exercise to consider how many copies you’re going to have made early on. This depends on wheather you’re going to be distributing them or just showing them off. A digital or offset print run of around 100 copies covering maybe 10 projects [...]Archive
10/03/04 by holden
Embrace photography
For many jobs you won’t have samples available, or it might be impractical to bring them along to every meeting. In these cases, photography is an essential part of a good print portfolio. Make sure you photograph work in a clean, ambient space with excellent light (a few reflections can work wonders), and ensure the [...]Archive
10/03/03 by holden