Here are previews of some of the portfolios I have been looking at to inform my own designs. I like the idea of producing a print and an online one that I can update more often.
I am not into the complex flash websites as I find that they; a) unreliable, and b) somewhat of a distraction. I prefer the look of a simple, clean website, sort of a blank canvas to showcase your work. The website of graphic designer Jamie Gregory is a good example of this.www.jamiegregory.co.uk
Amongst finding online portfolios I also wanted to look for printed portfolios. Most of these examples, again, were found on the behance network.
This perfect bound book was created and published by David Arias. It's a little OTT at 246 pages long but in principle it showcases his work nicely. The effort required to create such a thing has to be applauded in its self. However, I wouldn't create something as substantial as this as it wouldn't be an effective method for me, as I constantly update and improve my skills and pieces of my work fall out of favour with me quite regularly. This type of portfolio couldn't be updated so it would not be suitable.
The next example was created by Tom Speirs. This is a small promotional mailer and combines a poster and CV in one. This feels much more like the type of thing I should look at when deciding on a portfolio and CV. I really admire the design style too.
Aaron Eiland's screen printed sketchbook is a good way of showcasing a sketchbook or perhaps making your own sketchbook of illustration you are particularly pleased with.
Finally, the stationery for freelance photographer Laramie Carson, designed by Cody Paulson. He started out designing a really simple, yet effective, logo and then designed the stationery around this. This has got me thinking about how I could design a logo, like a common element that runs throughout my CV, business card and portfolio, etc.
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