What is the standard portfolio size?

[graphicbreeze]

I guess this is directed towards employers more. Curious what size is standard for portfolio's that you expect from a grad when conducting an interview?

thx

[dot design]

I guess this is directed towards employers more. Curious what size is standard for portfolio's that you expect from a grad when conducting an interview?

thx

From my experience I'd go for A3. Anything larger just becomes over the top and on a windy day you'll be unlikely to make it to their office doors

[sthomas]

I agree that A3 is the largest size folio you should take to an interview for a design job.

I would also spend a lot of time printing and preparing your folio pages. There's nothing worse than seeing a folio where the work has just been thrown together or badly presented.

[Minuteman Press]

As above. No standard size in reality - but think practicaly. You need - ease of use - not worry about space and positioning of your portfolio (or asking one of the panel to hold it!) - A3 is optimum (unless prospective employer has specified otherwise).

btw - Gareth (Dot Design), the Guardian - BIG well done!

[bigdave]

I believe iPad size seems to becoming the norm!! lol

[dedwardp]

As said, generally I think around A3 is a good size - not too big yet at the same time, allows ample space to showcase your work neatly without it having to be seemingly cramped in either.

[graphicbreeze]

again thx to all. This saved me a many headaches

[graphicbreeze]

Anybody have a good suggestion of a great a3 portfolio I could buy online that isn't deadly expensive?

[CritPrint]

I've used the white Muji A3 file pockets. Simple and clear!

But now I keep an A2 portfolio because it is architectural works. I have supplement A5 booklets and maybe using an iPad for projected presentations.. :icon_tongue_smilie:

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[rach27]

Totally agree with everyone else. A3 with work presented well using the plastic pockets. If you can get one with pockets on the inside cover that'd be useful too, especially as your career progresses. You'll may find yourself working on material such as brochures which you want to keep intact and pull out for the interviewer (or for whoever) to flick through. I've always found this to work well for me.

I actually got my A3 portfolio at a bargain price on ebay a while ago. It looks professional, has the sleeves, a cool strap and those handy pockets. Being A3 it's perfect in size. In fact when I left a previous design job they gave me a leather bound A2 portfolio case for a going away pressie. Have to admit in the 4 years since, I still haven't used it because it's too big.