Comments on: Open Thread: Do You Have a PDF or Web Portfolio?

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By: Online Outsourcing

Online Outsourcing — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:02:28 +0000

May I know the difference between the web portfolio…and the PDF portfolio…..? Because I just know about the valuable source about the business process.keep sharing.

By: blue2x

blue2x — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:43:21 +0000

I have a web portfolio, aside from my main site , but im planning to make a PDF portfolio and put a downloadable link in my sites, and other social sites.

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Selling Yourself: Resumés and Portfolios | Jason LaRose Design Blog — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:01:00 +0000

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By: Jeremy Mack

Jeremy Mack — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:55:34 +0000

I took the time to create a custom portfolio powered by a sql database (with a log-in) that updates in real time. Now I need only upload images and type a description into the CMS and, presto, a new project is added in under 5 minutes from any computer.

By: Stephen Tiano

Stephen Tiano — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:18:24 +0000

I started with having a number of short, clean PDFs of work samples. This was before I had a website, so I’m talking a good 8-10 years back. Now that I’ve had a site the last 2+ years, I’ve referred potential clients to my online samples. But I always mention that I can send PDF samples, if they prefer.

By: Nikhil

Nikhil — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:22:48 +0000

The idea of PDF portfolio is great. I have never used it.
I generally prefer the web portfolio but now thinking about the PDF one…
This is really great to have PDF portfolio so that we can have a design per page with all of its details.
I am really running out of words, I just want prepare my PDF PORTFOLIO……
Thanks Mason for the great Thread….

By: Tom Sinclair

Tom Sinclair — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:27:41 +0000

I used to have both but I haven’t updated my PDF version in over 6 months. Everytime someone has asked to see work I direct them to my site which shows my latest work.
I spent the time building the site in ExpressionEngine and now everytime I want to add a new portfolio piece it takes a few minutes in photoshop getting an image of the project and I just upload it via EE form.

I think its worth putting the time/effort into using a CMS if possible, or even outsourcing the development side, as it makes things so much easier in the future. If your website is easy to update then you’re more likely to keep it up to date!

By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:51:35 +0000

I’m like Anne always seem to busy to update it and when I do get started I hate what I have before I can get back to it. I’ve never gotten work via my portfolio and I think only a few of my clients have seen it. Just really busy and get work of mouth business.

By: Aaron Riddle

Aaron Riddle — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:06:17 +0000

For me it’s no contest….Web based portfolio all the way. When I post work to my portfoio, I also post a journal entry with it outlining the specifics of the project, background history and my thought process through the whole design process. Including this relevant content with my work not only helps potential clients read through my thought process (as graphic designers are visual problem solvers), but also helps with my Web sites SEO (search engine optimization) as well.