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Paranoid about my portfolio (Non-architecture background)

Hey guys,

 

  I posted my portfolio not too long ago on a separate thread, and have generally received good comments/feedback. However, one negataive feedback of my folio that stands out, are my COVERS! I have not had a single positive comment on it. Things that have been said include:

"It takes away from the overall elegance and theme of the work"

Question to all of you:

- Is it so bad that it may be detrimental to my application?

- Since I've already spent considerable amount of money printing these, would you suggest I clear all my doubts with a "better" cover page? (I'm honestly the ONLY ONE that likes the cover pages)

- Do you have any other things you can point out ?

Here it is below:

http://issuu.com/leejonathan87/docs/elirguh3tirjgw39j

 

 Thanks for your help!

 
Nov 27, 12 9:31 pm
spudsrfr123

Don't stress the cover. It's what's inside that matters most.

But if you want my two cents, I would have changed it up since it's the same language as the section typography. But again, I wouldn't bother printing something else if you're all ready to go.  

I like the simplicity, and I particularly like the "experimental" body torquing stuff. However, it seems pretty long. I'm not sure where you're applying but that's a lot to flip through. 

All in all, I like it. Mail the thing and have a beer.

Nov 27, 12 10:32 pm  · 
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Jono Lee

hey thanks for your feedback!

  the reason for my longer portfolio was due to the fact that if i wanted to show process through a more diverse body of work in this particular simplistic format, it would've been difficult to really rein it in to a shorter length.

 i mean, i think the spreads don't require a lot to "figure out" or much need of visual interpretation... what do you think?

  the schools that i'm applying to fortunately, don't have page limits, so i applied myself in this way...

Nov 27, 12 10:45 pm  · 
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ka em

This is probably one of my favourite portfolios on Archinect. Your cover is fine, it goes well with the style of other titles. Well done.

Nov 28, 12 1:15 am  · 
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Jono Lee

thanks kamil...that's very encouraging.

 

can i ask: are you a student, architect or faculty or a also looking to apply the following year

Nov 28, 12 2:39 am  · 
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ka em

I'm a student getting into my final year in M.Arch in Australia.

Good luck with your application!

Nov 28, 12 3:34 am  · 
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snail

I think I was one of the ones who wasn't satisfied with the cover, but I think it's probably okay and won't be a deal-breaker. If you've already printed I don't think it would be that risky to just send it in. It may look better in-person than it does on-screen anyway, and it's consistent with the rest of the portfolio. I think that you'll get in some places.

Nov 28, 12 8:47 pm  · 
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Jono Lee

hey snail,

 now i'm thinking more along the lines of removing one of the later projects, and adding a spread or two show more sketches/process... what do you think?

and i suppose while i'm at it, i'd change up the covers a bit

Nov 28, 12 10:42 pm  · 
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