Question
What are the best practices for graphic design portfolio examples?
Answer
A strong graphic design portfolio is curated, not exhaustive. The goal is to show your best thinking and your range without overwhelming the viewer.
- Quality over quantity: pick 10 to 12 of your strongest projects.
- Add context: present each with a short case study covering the brief, your process, and the outcome.
- Stay consistent: use one type system, a clean grid, and high-resolution images throughout.
- Go physical: printing on premium paper stock gives the book a tactile, professional feel that a screen cannot match.
Treat the portfolio itself as a design project: every layout decision signals how you would treat a client's work.
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