ideas to make a professional portfolio cover page
11 Ideas to Make a Professional Portfolio Cover Page
Before a potential client or employer can scan through the contents of your portfolio, the cover page makes the first impression. Making a professional portfolio cover page is no easy feat, but with this Buzzle post, you will find 11 creative ideas.
- If you can't design your own cover page, don't feel shy to consult with a professional portfolio designer. (Hint: Check their portfolio cover pages to get an idea about their experience and creativity.)
- Include striking, bold, and engaging graphics and photographs that explain what your portfolio contains. You want to be innovative, but not so ambiguous with your design that a potential client or employer is puzzled from the get-go.
- Ensure that the images and/or graphics used for the cover page are authentic and not copyrighted.
- Use text on the cover page strategically. It should be placed in such a way that it serves the purpose, but not so loud and in your face that it makes the entire page appear crowded.
- The font used for the text needs to complement the graphics and/or photographs. The page is like a complete picture; everything on it should be there for a reason.
- Keep your target audience in mind when you design the cover page. For example, a cover page for a science undergrad student cannot have over-the-top graphic elements.
- Have a clear picture as to what are you trying to convey or accomplish through the cover page.