Design Portfolio Layout

[heatherink]

Hi, I created a tutorial on how to layout good graphic design portfolio boards. Great for students!

Graphic Design Portolio

[Toon]

Nice info and I really like your blog layout

[brokendalek]

Great and informative site!

[Cwilk]

Welcome to the forum Heather. Yes, nice blog layout.

I just wanted to add to your information on portfolios.

1. Sometimes it's okay to have have what I call 'stragglers' in a portfolio. Basically items that are not glued down. Many interviewers like to hold and feel what you have done, so it's important to take items that you can pull out and show.

2. Another tip is to not only put items in your portfolio that you feel will make an impact, make sure you can back up your work by telling a little bit about each project. An interviewer might not ask, but you can offer the information about how you solved a problem on part of a specific project.

3. Be picky about what you take to an interview. Find out what kind of work the position will be required to do and assemble your portfolio with what the company wants.

4. Make sure you put items in your portfolio that have been done with different softwares because it gives you a stronger position in your interview to know several softwares and how to utilize them.

I'm not sure I would do this as an individual, but we have 2 company portfolios that we update periodically. They are always readily available when we have to meet a new client.