Digital Portfolio: 26 Design Portfolios Unzipped

by Anne T. McKenna

Show more work. Use less space. Captivate the client Zip drives, CD-ROMs and Websites are replacing the traditional black portfolio for designers looking to impress their next client. Yet the basic elements of a good portfolio readablilty, ease of navigation, finite space, and attracting attention. Digital 26 Design Portfolios Unzipped unlocks the secrets of creating a memorable digital portfolio through an in-depth look at 26 different designers who have successfully bridged the gap from print to pixel in presenting their best work. From these case studies you'll --Great design with concrete practical information to working designers --How to meet the challenge of designing for the small screen --How-to tricks for translating the impact of paper to the computer screen --The secret to creating an image that reflects who you are and gets you the work you want --How top design firms show the breadth of their work without confusing the client --Successful portfolios featuring CD-ROM work, Web design, and environmental design --How to create digital portfolios using good narrative structure, pacing and navigation --Keys to creating portfolios that are user-friendly for even the most technologically challenged potential client.

157 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000