I have both a Bachelor's and Master's in Architecture, and thought that this book might provide some insight into portfolio design, since I had only had short crash courses (read: 1 hour lectures) off and on about portfolio design. Unfortunately, the book does not really provide much more in the way of concrete information or tips.
Images mostly black and white and of poor quality. Computer portfolios also need updating.
The book was really helpful in terms of layout and organization of a portfolio as a whole. It was more specific than anything I have read before, which I found helpful because I feel like so much writing about making a portfolio says that you should make it look nice, but that it just depends on each individual person without much concrete information.
Very good source for designers who want to present their work as professional. I used this book to get into architecture school.
This is a good book for those who are just entering the design field and haven't been exposed to the basic elements of presentation layout, and graphic design. If you have taken any portfolio-making class, or gotten advise from school faculty, the book fails to add anything extra to what you might already know.
This has been a very helpful book. It gives very basic rules and ideas for portfolio design.
This was a required book for a senior level course I took in college. However, with a job change 2 years out of school, I found myself very pleased to reference it again.
Make no mistake. This is one book written thoroughly about the process of making portfolio.
It's curious that this book is touted as "the bible of portfolio design." Although it passes as an intro, its value drops off the face of the Earth afterwards.
Lo recomiendo ...es el mejor libro de portfolios a la venta y esta muy bien dirigido al campo d ela arquitectura,,..
First off, this is a great reference for people/architecture students who are starting up or refining their portfolios. It is packed with some excellent, helpful written guidelines and decent imagery of a wide variety of portfolios.
This book is so often mentioned and recommended that I bought it. I have produced some hand-built portfolios of my own, and was looking for more inspiration and practical advice.
"Whether you work in architecture, urban planning, landscape design/architecture, or interior design, a finely tailored portfolio is the most important element to include in your application for graduate school, a design grant or competition, or bring to a job interview. In addition to showing you how to assemble a portfolio that will display your talents and qualifications to the best advantage, the third edition of Portfolio Design adds a chapter on digital strategies, discussing all the elements necessary to bring your work together in a digital format.
Given this book was about presentation and promotion I was suprised to find the reproduction very poor, as if it was a photocopy in some parts. The paper selection was poor and some of the photographs of works approaching unreadable.
Once again, I am writing a review for this book and specifically the third edition. I have noticed that a few people seem to be confused about what this book provides, so I'll give you my take on the publication.
