Chanpory Rith
Apr 17, 2007
Since I’ll be reviewing portfolios in June, it’s only fair I show you mine, right?
If you’re curious, here are a few spreads from my portfolio:
Update(Apr 18): Some of you wanted to see more shots of the actual portfolio. Here you go:
Want to see the full portfolio? Download the PDF.
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18 Comments
Paul Armstrong
8:17 am
I’d be interested to also see photos of the actual portfolio. Is it bound like that first image?
Jason Hodulik
9:20 am
Wonderful portfolio, Chanpory, I’m blown away by the quality and clarity of the information in your portfolio. This was an extremely inspiring read for me.
Ncus
9:37 am
Great stuff.
Ring binder is cheaper :)
Groovymarlin
10:09 am
Man, you are so talented. I love/hate you ridiculously talented people! :)
nick
11:34 am
In a way, I wish your portfolio was mine. :)) I’d also like to see photos of the actual book, like the first one.
Daniel
3:39 pm
Awesome stuff!
I super-puffy heart the use of a Mac to talk about how a PC mag needed to be more simple and clear — BRILLIANT!
Dan Lurie
3:58 pm
Really beautiful work, and I love the presentation.
Chanpory
10:30 pm
Thank you guys for the kind words. I’ll take a few more pictures of the actual printed portfolio and post them up soon!
Charles Wilson
3:06 am
Makes me cringe in shame. Please do not put your readers to shame.
Chanpory
8:37 am
I’ve posted a few more shots of the physical portfolio. Check it out!
Matt Davey
1:58 am
Hey who printed your portfolio? Was it expensive?
Caro
1:21 pm
Steve (from the last post). Consider yourself pwned.
Michael
10:00 am
Nice work, Chanpory! I like the symbol explorations you included with some of your projects, but it would be great to show some non-digital process as well, like hand-drawn sketches, rough mock-ups, and paper prototypes.
Most portfolios tend to showcase product over process, although the messy journey leading to the polished end result is quite valuable in itself. Seeing how a designer approaches a specific problem and how their solution evolves is tremendously helpful to both potential employers and clients alike.
By the way, what is that large icon on the right side of the first Symantec spread? Is it a ghost? ;)
Vi
9:41 pm
wow, I feel so inspired now. thanks for sharing!
Chanpory
8:33 pm
Hey Matt, I printed the book on a thermal-wax laser printer that a friend had, so it was free. The exact model is Xerox Phaser 770DN.
It was printed on Construction Recycled White by French Paper Company.
And I bound it myself with a Wire-O binder.
Hope that sparks some ideas. :-)
Chanpory
8:34 pm
Hey Michael, thanks!
I agree about including more hand sketches and paper prototypes and its definitely something I want to include in the next version of my portfolio.
The icon is indeed a ghost and is for Symantec Ghost, a hard drive backup utility.
Vaz
5:07 am
Hi, I just wanted to ask what program you created the portfolio in. Was it all put into word or MS Publisher?
Faye
1:51 am
Great portfolio – lovely layout and inspiring work. Nice one!