Did you know that your potential clients take an average of 60 seconds to view your portfolio? That is short, so make sure you make a stunning first impression. You do this with a professional cover page. But how do you pull that off? Using various elements, we will show you how to create a portfolio cover that sticks in people’s minds.
Title and text on portfolio cover page
A professional portfolio cover page includes a title, your name, and optionally a brief description of the content. Consider the various themes covered. Keep it short and concise, and include only essential information. This way, your portfolio cover page is easy for interested parties to scan.
You get to decide which font looks best on the cover. Our tip? Go for a font that suits your work and personality. This way, a potential client or employer immediately gets a good impression of who you are. For example, choose a font with a modern look if modern architecture is characteristic of your work.
Image on the front of the portfolio
You can place a photo or illustration on the front of the portfolio, but a plain background is also fine. Are you a copywriter and have you compiled your best texts? Then choose an illustration of a fountain pen, for example. And how about the most beautiful nature photo you shot in Africa, if you are a seasoned photographer? That makes it highly likely that readers will look at your portfolio cover for longer than 60 seconds.
Graphic designers are naturally specialized in creating attractive pages. Are you one of them? Then let your creativity run wild and really put some effort into your cover page!
Colors on portfolio front
Finally, the colors of the text, images, and background create a specific atmosphere. By aligning these colors with the content of your portfolio, you create a cohesive whole. So, keep this in mind when creating your portfolio.
Do you love baking and specialize in wedding cakes that you would like to compile into a portfolio? Then ensure that the cover page’s colors match the photos that follow. Keep the portfolio cover light if you primarily make white or pastel-colored wedding cakes.
Also ensure sufficient contrast between the text and the background. White letters on a pastel-colored background, as described above, are not pleasant to read. The same applies to black letters on a dark nature photo.
Produce your portfolio at Bookadew
Have you designed a portfolio cover that perfectly matches the interior? Then it is time to produce your book. At Bookadew, we print high-quality portfolios in small runs that are ready to ship within five working days. And virtually anything is possible! Use our online price calculator to put together your portfolio. Do you have questions or are you having trouble? Then feel free to contact us.