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A physical portfolio sounds old-fashioned to me. I don't feel like it's necessary unless you do packaging design and it'd be nice to see the packages in-person. If I was prepping my portfolio again, I wouldn't consider a physical book.
Either way, with an iPad OR with a physical book, what you're basically doing is flipping through pages of your designs. Only difference is one is in pixels and one is printed paper. It shouldn't matter (visually) to the person viewing it whether it's pixels or ink.
It may even work in your favor to use an iPad, as is implies you're an up-to-date person in touch with the latest methods.
- I've always feel like iPad i still a bit small for viewing things in detail.pango
- Could be a hi-res PDF and he zooms in to explain the parts of it. I would even send them the full PDF folio before the interview so they can view it during andiCanHazQBN
- after the interview. How would you leave your printed portfolio at every company?? Seems like you'd have to make a PDF either way. Might as well make that theiCanHazQBN
- focus.iCanHazQBN
- ya i did both. viewing experience is important for me i guess. Although i haven't had to job hunt for years. don't really know whats the norm anymorepango
- good points. thanks!scarabin
- I showed up with a traditional portfolio and the young kids you never seen a printed portfolio were so confused, befuddled and amazed...utopian
- With that said...I strongly recommend showing up with a tablet or Apple watch.utopian
- kids...pango
- hahascarabin