Week 6

Designing a Digital Portfolio, Ch. 6

Although Chapter 6 of this book didn’t necessarily apply to me, it will likely act as a future aid if I do consider non-digital design. I have been considering getting into photography, since it would make me a better all-around web-designer. I certainly feel at a disadvantage when I can’t use photos from the internet due to legal issues. Perhaps this chapter is just the boost I need to begin this new expedition. It is by far extensive enough for me to feel comfortable with trusting it. I like the fact that this chapter discussed resolution settings and Photoshop specifications as well, since those areas have been quite foreign to me.


Building Design Portfolios, up to page 40

The first section of this book was very refreshing for me in that it sort of takes you away from the digital aspect of a portfolio. Furthermore, it shows such wonderful examples of creativity that let you think outside the box. First and foremost, I love the idea of presenting a hardcopy of something on a material that isn’t the standard 8 ½ x 11. This wonderful little section can almost be seen as a gallery of options to mix and match and to choose the combination of elements that is right for you. After finishing the first section, “Making a Working Portfolio,” I decided that the introduction would be worthy of attention, so I read it word for word, and an interesting piece of text seemed isolated on the bottom of page 11: “In general, print portfolios are still the best method for young designers to secure jobs…” It seemed like a confident piece of advise that was worth mentioning, and also worth considering.