In the world of design, first impressions matter more than you'd think. Similarly to physical spaces, the thoughtful layout of your architecture portfolio has a profound impact on how it will be evaluated.
In this comprehensive guide, you'll find inspiration, layout examples, and helpful tips. Plus we'll dive into the crucial elements that transform a collection of random projects into a compelling portfolio.
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Additionally, you can include a page for extracurricular projects (especially in student portfolios).
We love Deirdre's portfolio cover page because it's simple, informative, and captivating. All the necessary information is present without filling the site, and the visualization in the background pulls us in to see more.
Güliz crafts a professional first impression when you come across her portfolio. She kept the layout simple, but she made it interesting with the large fonts and intriguing project thumbnails.
Frederico's project page is informative and captivating at the same time. The structure is well-thought-out, and the information is easily digestible. We're amazed by his work and his presentation simultaneously.
Stella's About page is such an outstanding source of inspiration. She kept the page clean and minimal, but she made it exciting with the alternating layout of images plus text. We also love the content she included.
The purpose of a contact page is straightforward. Show how your audience can get in touch with you. Therefore, a clutter-free and simple layout is necessary. Nasser nailed this on his contact page. He included a short contact form to make sending an email easy for his visitors.
We are at an interesting turning point in our industry. Everything is moving towards digital and online solutions, yet some of us—probably due to the nature of our work—still prefer drawing on paper and printing out documents.
While only creating a physical portfolio isn't the most appropriate, convenient, or sustainable solution anymore, a PDF booklet still offers that sense of flipping through the pages—like it was a couple of decades ago. You can also ensure that your portfolio will keep its layout regardless of the device your work is viewed on. Plus, you can always decide to print it out anytime you want.
On the other hand, sending a portfolio website may just be that breath of fresh air recruiters are looking for. Thanks to the nature of this format, you can interactively present your work with embedded 3D models or videos. It's convenient to view anytime, anywhere, it's easy to update, and you don't have to worry about file size limitations.
Our recommendation is to have it all. You never know what will be the most suitable version when it comes to your dream job, so it's best to have all the options.
We can clearly hear you thinking that you don't even have the time to create one decent portfolio, let alone more. But we have good news.
Archifolio offers you a hybrid solution. You first create your website quickly and easily with several pre-built sections, templates, font presets and color palettes to choose from. Then, with a click of a button, you can export it as a PDF, which you can either send online or print out easily.
You can establish your online presence and have an offline version of your work in just one sitting. Two portfolios with one stone.
