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- ********
If you have 10 things in a pdf, second best first, strongest last?
- ********0
huh?
- jfletcher0
I think of it like a rollercoaster or guitar solo.... build up, the deliver a big hit, and pull back... but that's only when I control the presentation. If I sent something....hmmmmm
- ********0
1: best
2 to 9: mix of fillers
10: 2nd bestEstablish your position first and let the less desirable work ride on that until the second best as the steam dies down.
Ending with best is a risk. The conversation along the way may make your best work seem not so best. Also, you may run out of time in the middle, and they may not even see the best.
- I start with the best and explain the process through 2 to 9. And use 2nd best to reinforce the explained thought.********
- I start with the best and explain the process through 2 to 9. And use 2nd best to reinforce the explained thought.
- ********0
For e-mail
- ********0
For email
I would do the same. You dont want someone to close their email in an instance they see your work.
- monNom0
try following a sort of short story format:
1. set the stage - what sort of work are you capable of.
2. hook them - something really exciting, now they're engaged.
3-8. take them on a journey, show your range of skills and ideas
9. bring them back to the main event, why they should be interested
10. strong finish - a final reassurrance that you're the right one.obviously there's some room there for variation, but it gives a rough outline.
either 2nd-1st-(filler)-3rd
either 3rd-1st-(filler)-2nd- guaranteed snoozerandommail
- oh, and add a sex scene to keep things interesting.monNom
- Ancillary0
Dude, you want to show all your best stuff first, most people won't look beyond the first two or three
- randommail0
What ever happened to listening to age old adages like, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression."
Lead strong. Your best work should be shown first. Hopefully, the subsequent pages are relatively good too. But that first project will shade the interpretation of the rest.
If you start off with something pretty good or, god forbid, mediocre in the client/employer's eyes, then you're spending the rest of the presentation trying to build their confidence back up.
Keep it simple. And if you need a metaphor to figure this out, this is like baseball. Three strikes and you're out.
- Hombre_Lobo0
10 pieces seems a lot for a portfolio, but i have no idea what type of work or context.
normally id stick to 4-8 pieces of work.
m y order would be -
1 - 10 equal pdf positions (1 being first position, 10 being last)
A - J equal quality of piece (A is the best, B is second best)id probably go -
1A
2B
3C
4E
5F
6G
7H
8I
9J
10D
- BaskerviIle0
If it's a PDF to email, the just put your best stuff at the front.
BUT, the way you're supposed to do a folio is most recent work first, then going back in chronological order (which if you're improving as a designer should also be in order of quality).In an interview situation I'd say differently, but via email, don't risk putting your best stuff at the end. Most people won't get to the end, I review lots of folios and you'd have lost me by the end.
Also, does it need to be 10 projects. Edit, them down, never show any weak work to make up numbers
- Christian0
best to worst
- ********0
1: best
2 to 9: mix of fillers
10: 2nd beststupid theory
- animatedgif0
how about only including your best work anyway
- jahDouglas
- there will always be the best of the bestscarabin
- In that case "There can be only one"Glitterati_Duane
- i just saw this post and notes after what i wrote. same thing, same wording********
- Douglas0
How about cutting it down to 4 pages.
best
best
best
best
- scarabin0
• best
• the rest
• the most memorable
- hellrod0
Treat it like how songs are arranged on an album. First song is the obvious commercial hit, the one that gets everyone into it. Second song is the best one on the album. From there you mix various styles that create some back and forth in your style. Then you close with your epic "Sonic Youth 12 minute balls-out jam" which is your more personal favorite piece that you've done. At this point, when the CD or whoever is looking at your book, you should have a cigarette lit or have pulled out a flask. Rock and roll, baby.
- ********0
If you can order your work best-worst you need to work on your folio pieces. portfolio should be best of the best I'd follow scarabins suggestion in that it has nothing to do with quality so much as impression. 'The rest' should be a roller coaster of visual awesomeness.
- i_monk0
01–08
02–03
03–05
04–09
05–02
06–07
07–01
08–04
09–06
10–10It's so obvious!
- pinkfloyd0
First impressions are lasting, so you should definetly start with your strongest piece.