A portfolio is a digital space or print space where you showcase your work to get hired, placement, or the next projects. The inspiration to create a portfolio is endless including books. If you prefer to hold a physical book that you could carry around and take your time while flipping through each page with admiration, these 15 Best Portfolio Design Books could inspire you to create the kind of portfolio that you want.
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Review on Amazon by Sam:
“Smart, practical advice for designers who want to maximize their impact in the job market. Graphic Design has become a very competitive field so it is essential that you market your talents wisely. While the book is geared to the graphics design professional, the solid advice on marketing applies to anyone in the visual arts field. Recommended."
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Review on Amazon by James Thomas:
“Anyone serious about design should have this book in their collection. Awesome work by gifted designers. The best way to become a stronger designer is to be immersed in the work of strong designers, and this book delivers.”
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Review on Product Hunt by Bryanna Blackwell:
“This is such a need for creatives in the tech space. Thank you for putting in the time to create such a great resource!”
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Review on Barnes & Noble by Marc Siry:
“Do you want to supercharge your design career? Drop that Wacom pen and immediately pick up Burn Your Portfolio, and read it cover to cover. Michael Janda clearly outlines practical, actionable advice that will make your design business better, your clients happier, and your teams more productive. Even if you’re a freelancer just striking out on your own—no, especially if you are—the insights, truisms, and humor in this book will prove to be valuable tools in your design arsenal.”
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Review on Amazon by Jehan Sandra Salem Bidondo:
“I started reading it and I can say it keeps a fast pace and covers very well the details that might make the difference for your portfolio. I'm very concerned with building my portfolio and I think it already made me feel confident on having the right information to get the job done in the most accurate way.”
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Review on Amazon by T.Johnson:
"This book is full of inspiration and so many great resources. It goes step by step to lead you to create a portfolio that potential clients or employers will respect. The process is full of planning and if you are a graphic designer you will enjoy the process. It also goes as far as providing professional sites where you can upload your portfolio to. I highly recommend this book if you have yet to create an online portfolio or if you would like some new ideas to your current one.”
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Review on Bloomsbury by Janet Fairbairn:
“This compelling collection of essays on what comes after one graduates with a degree in graphic design is told through numerous testimonials from recent graphic design graduates and professional designers. It offers numerous suggestions (helpful tips) on choosing a career path within a design, applying for a job, how to present a great portfolio, getting hired among others. An excellent book for any current graphic design student.”
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Review on Amazon by Janet CharliV:
“Chapters are well organized, the writing style is incredibly detailed but a nice comfortable read; no going back a few sentences because you have no idea what you just read moments! Images are a good size and of lovely quality. The print quality of the inside pages is beautiful.”
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Review on GoodReads by Daryl Mitz:
“I love how it covers a lot such as the size, material/medium, content and other attachments of an aesthetically pleasing and functional portfolio. This really helped me a lot with mine :)”.
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Review on Amazon by M.V.W:
“Excellent resource. Has very detailed and practical suggestions on how to prepare the best design portfolios. Includes physical suggestions as well as information on editing and ordering images/projects.”
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Review on GoodReads by Kimyunalesca:
“I like that every chapter ends with a summary. I like how it’s broken down into series of steps/the process.”
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Review on Amazon by Robin Landa:
"Anderson's guide to building your portfolio and developing your personal brand is outstanding. You will find practical information about how to build a portfolio that best represents your thinking, personal point of view, and design essence. This book is a comprehensive guide written in a very friendly voice as if Anderson were your personal portfolio trainer.”
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Review on Routledge.com by Nigel Smith:
"Margaret Fletcher’s Constructing the Persuasive Portfolio is a truly impressive and comprehensive guide and checklist. This book takes you through the full process of creating portfolios – from the early planning, strategies, initiation, and concept development to content, design, and production. The fulsome detail and demonstrable examples make this an indispensable tool."
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Review on Amazon by Alex:
“The interviews from design greats like Gadi Amit and Chris Bangle have so many tidbits for product designers and design admirers to use as they build their portfolio and career. Each interview is worth taking in and considering rather than rushing through each one. Breaking In is the perfect book to have by your desk to peek into when a moment of inspiration is needed. This much access to the thoughts of so many world-class designers is incredible.”
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Review on Amazon by Bart Noir:
"At any level, this is a fine guide to the aesthetics and technical aspects of quality design work mixing text and graphics. The authors draw from their own extensive portfolios as well as classic examples of radical broadsides, album art, and advertising to illustrate what goes into making an effective visual statement.”
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