Sizing for Portfolio/Book
TylerR_NKY (239 pencils) | Tue, 2009-04-21 14:14OK, so I've been redoing and reprinting a lot of stuff to get my portfolio in better shape these past couple months.
What I'm wondering is it always necessary to print full size? As in can I have a bigger project sized down to fit on an 8.5x11?
I read a post on here where someone was implying that should be good as long as you can speak strongly about the piece and the process of creating it.(At least that's how I interpreted the post)
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'I am a patient boy, I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait'
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i don't think it's a problem, in general, to resize smaller to fit your portfolio better.
that said, be very careful not to resize too small. i looked at someone's portfolio in an interview last summer who'd shrunk pieces enough that i couldn't really read the text.
if at all possible, i'd work with a portfolio large enough to put more full-size stuff in there. my portfolio holds 15x20 boards, allowing me to mount 11x17 pieces (full spreads of letter-sized documents) on illustration board.
Gwells- good advise
You may want to use all the the things in your physical portfolio into a pdf with an explanation of your work that you can send to potential clients. For non-creatives this is something for them to read and see how you were able to get from their ideas to the actual design.
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I'm currently building my personal website, and I make DVD's of samples too.
A PDF like you described would be a really cool thing to do as well.
'I am a patient boy, I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait'
I just felt like it was somewhat awkward to present the 11x17 or larger pieces in a interview(especially in a small office). I think I could be more focused and confident with smaller pieces to work with in that scenario.
'I am a patient boy, I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait'
i've never had to present a portfolio (nor reviewed a portfolio) in a place that there wasn't room to do so. anyone who's expecting you to show your portfolio should make room for you to present it.
to be fair, the above is in reference to job interviews, not client presentations. even then, i can't remember ever having to do that in a tiny space.
even if i did, though, i would set the portfolio itself on the ground next to me or leaning up against something and pull out individual boards and hold them up to show.
again, while i don't necessarily think it's always bad to show smaller versions, if necessary (can't bring a billboard or an exhibit booth with you), it's always best to show a finished product whenever reasonably possible. or as close to a full-size mockup/photo as possible. there's just nothing like the tactile response to handling the piece itself. and if i'm checking out your typography, i'd rather not be doing it with 5pt text instead of 10 pt text.
one of the things in my portfolio is a sample from a 600 page book. in rare instances, i might bring the book, but the portfolio piece itself is a couple of boards with two page spreads on them and a third board with a couple of photos (advice i got in a information interview from a local art director/studio owner who's primary specialty is books). so while i'm not bringing the book, they're seeing the work at full size. and i can show them a PDF of the contents if they want to see more.
Ugh.... pay the money to get a REAL portfolio.
Any suggestions as to where I could get one?(online preferably)
'I am a patient boy, I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait'
I used to have a smaller portfolio, but I mainly use it to store extras now, the one I have currently is able to hold at least an 11x19, you don't want it to be too big though either, not because of the size of the room, but you want to be able to easily turn the page.
If you feel awkward presenting it, try practicing before hand, in front of a mirror, in an empty room, or present it to friends and family.
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I think they're may be some confusion in this thread. I have a leather portfolio that can large projects.
'I am a patient boy, I wait, I wait, I wait, I wait'
So you are looking for a smaller porfolio? Sorry I guess I am misinterpreting some of the thread.
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