OUGD602 | Studio Brief 01 - Final portfolio for Print

To create my printed portfolio for the purpose of interviews, I adjusted the grid system of my digital portfolio. The grid was adjusted to function for the display of images as apposed to text as the work will be spoken about verbally rather than read descriptions. The new grid is flexible allowing for a range of layouts such as a grid of 4 images, 1 large image or a variety of sizes. This flexibility is ideal to cater to the range of projects that will be included.

As I was primarily producing the portfolio for a graphic design interview, I focussed the work on projects similar to that of the studio, including packaging and branding projects. I tried to include a range overall, including time scales, style, colour and discipline. I was also strict with myself about which projects to include, aiming to include 8 maximum and reject any that I was not 100% happy with. I also decided to include a work in progress section in order to show my level 6 work and to demonstrate my progress.

I applied my own personal branding to the portfolio on an introductory page with my designers statement, as well as the the work in progress page, and a contact page at the back. This was applied minimally, allowing the work to speak before the branding. The final portfolio will be printed on a high quality matte stock to ensure the quality of the portfolio is maintained and the work is not let down my print quality.

I then sort feedback for the portfolio, asking for feedback on layout, quality, presentation and for any projects that should be removed. The feedback was mostly positive, but as a part of this one project was removed from the portfolio.

Below is the final result -