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Summary: Not very helpful
Review: As a fourth year architecture student trying to design a portfolio this book was hardly helpful. Though there are many creative and artistic ideas for designing a portfolio, this book is missing a real-world approach. One of the main problems I found in desiging a portfolio is trying to get accurate reduction of large scale drawings. These drawings range from 20" by 30" to 36" by 48". I have tried taking slides, photographs, and large-scale copies, with mixed results. What I was looking for was a book that explained to me how to take great images of large drawings and models or that told me what resources are availabe for this kind of stuff. This book barely touches that on only one chapter. Most of the book focuses on how to make an aesthetically pleasing portfolio with tips such as 'Make use of negative space' & 'Keep text brief'.
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Summary: The workshop/book are great - can't wait for next edition!
Review: I am a junior in architecture (IIT) and took the portfolio workshop earlier this year at Illinois Institute of Technology with visiting Professor Linton. I wanted to tell readers that this book and the workshop are exactly what i needed just to get going. Before the workshop, I was really affraid of what to do. I had 'no idea' of how to do my portfolio. Too many ideas maybe. We were pushed to design ten pages in 6 hrs at the workshop. Now I am looking forward to the second edition because I have much more understanding. Professor Linton said he will also add more ideas about computer portfolios to the next edition which will help alot with all my CAD and growing digital experience. This is a good book and a great workshop.
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Summary: the book & the author's workshops are extremely beneficial
Review: i took one of the workshops offered this year at Iowa State University with Professor Linton. He gave a general lecture on Friday evening and reviewed many ideas about collecting, organizing and designing your portfolio from scratch. The lecture was also a 'warm-up' for the all day Saturday workshop to follow. I worked hard during the workshop and found him to be wonderful and supportive and with me the whole time. He enjoys working with creative concepts and tries to push you in the direction of making your presentation very unique but extremely well-organized. I was amazed at the progress i made in six hours. After that we had a critique and we discussed the future direction, especially production and development. I have so much input now. I disagree with the comments from the student from Hawaii because this book is not a how-to - its a conceptual approach. I understand he is giving us tools to make us aware of creative direction, plenty of method and materials, and arriving at your own conclusions - making your own decisions. i don't want to be told how-to. i loved it. he also told us he is changing the digital chapter in the second edition next year which will be cool to see whats added and new portfolios will be added also. next year i'm off to grad school and so i hope he puts in more work from grad students.
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Summary: Thank you
Review: I'm preparing to transfer 4 year college and I didn't have any idea what do I have to ready for portfolio. This book give me a lot of idea to help get ready and find way of out line.
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Summary: emphasis on artistry instead of formula approach - great!
Review: Linton seems to believe that artistry is more important than a standard method. He writes a convincing approach to doing your portfolio from scratch instead of using those zippered cases which he does not believe reflect one's creative or design talents. He seems to think that the 'vision' of the portfolio comes from a thorough understanding of page structure and the creative potential of a well-rehearsed two-dimensional page layout - understanding negative space and how to use it effectively. I have had him as an instructor in one of his portfolio design workshop classes and he 'preaches' what he writes and it worked well for me. So i endorse the approach because i know its thorough and effective. He is also quite personable in his presentation and very good speaker - well organized and extremely thorough. Great Book!Looking forward to more stuff from him in the future possibly on computers and portfolios.
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Summary: I found this book to extremely well-organized and wonderful!
Review: Portfolio Design is probably the best book on the subject for those involved in architecture and the related disciplines who are looking for support and guidance on how to design their portfolio with artistry and a clear sense of legibility and organiaztion. I found it to be highly recommended by faculty and students and then purchased a copy for myself to see. I graduated this past spring and i know many people who have similar experiences not knowing what to do about your work for grad school apps or employment interviews - this text helped enormously. The author is a well-respected artist and professor of architecture with many other books to his name.I heard him lecture at the AIAS National Forum this past week - and wow - everyone was really interested in what was presented - how to approach the problem - its all broken down for you. I think it would help anyone who wants design guidance with artistry.
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Summary: AWESOME
Review: Simply put, it covers everything about potfolio DESIGN...it's just that. With excellent info. for layouts with creative styling. It's a fresh approach to building your portfolio with great illustrations to help you along the way. I would strongly suggest this book to anyone!Remember this book is about the DESIGN aspect...you will not be disappointed if you keep this in mind.
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Summary: AWESOME
Review: Simply put, it covers everything about potfolio DESIGN...it's just that. With excellent info. for layouts with creative styling. It's a fresh approach to building your portfolio with great illustrations to help you along the way. I would strongly suggest this book to anyone! Remember this book is about the DESIGN aspect...you will not be disappointed if you keep this in mind.
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Summary: Inspiring !
Review: The best thing about this book is its mind-opening perspective ! It helped me set a new standard for myself and my portfolio by providing me with the best information and insight. I immediately became inspired. I would recommend this book as a "must" for any creative person trying to communicate the body of their work.
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Summary: Inspiring !
Review: The best thing about this book is its mind-opening perspective ! It helped me set a new standard for myself and my portfolio by providing me with the best information and insight. I immediately became inspired. I would recommend this book as a "must" for any creative person trying to communicate the body of their work.
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