I like this as it does not try at all to make a statement or first impression, but it says something about the quality of the work that may be found inside by not competing with it.
2. Statement - A solid presentation render, photo, or abstraction and typography glyphs (like { // :: || etc.).
This seems to be the more common route. It makes a bold first impression.
I suppose both options are effective, its just personal preference. Thoughts? (Portfolio is for landscape arch position).
no_form
Jan 1, 16 12:27 am
Write "portfolio" in as big of a typeface as you can find.
But really, just do what you like. You are your own salesman. Fuck what everyone else does.
Peter Normand
Jan 1, 16 1:33 pm
Make it look like a landscape architect's portfolio. Look at the book covers in your collection and websites you like and if you can't tell this is a landscape architecture book or website or portfolio then something maybe missing. I don't know if that is a nice image of a project or a sketch but make it look like a landscape architect designed the book or website from page one not JUTS a graphic designer.
Any thoughts/advice on portfolio cover design?
I see two options in the matter:
1. Minimal - Solid color, name, etc.
I like this as it does not try at all to make a statement or first impression, but it says something about the quality of the work that may be found inside by not competing with it.
2. Statement - A solid presentation render, photo, or abstraction and typography glyphs (like { // :: || etc.).
This seems to be the more common route. It makes a bold first impression.
I suppose both options are effective, its just personal preference. Thoughts? (Portfolio is for landscape arch position).
Write "portfolio" in as big of a typeface as you can find.
But really, just do what you like. You are your own salesman. Fuck what everyone else does.
Make it look like a landscape architect's portfolio. Look at the book covers in your collection and websites you like and if you can't tell this is a landscape architecture book or website or portfolio then something maybe missing. I don't know if that is a nice image of a project or a sketch but make it look like a landscape architect designed the book or website from page one not JUTS a graphic designer.