Binding

Over the past three weeks I have been trying to find different ways of binding my Portfolio. I have a design layout ready for print that consists of key aspects of my work. The Portfolio will be based upon the layout of my website, keeping consistency in the colours and fonts while making it easily understandable for prospective employers.

Here is an example of the layout to the portfolio:



The layout is simple with the design work being the eye catching element. I have decided to keep the Portfolio similar to the website as anyone visiting my website will easily distinguish between elements of the page.

I have tried to collect as many different ways to possibly bind my work.

Ring binding:



I have found that this idea is fairly boring and has probably been used many times before. Another issue that arises is that the outside of portfolio would either be blank or would require me to produce a front cover that would look like poor quality when stuck on.

String:



The idea for string would be to holepunch the top of the pages in each corner and thread the string through to hold the pages in place. Even though this is cost effective I do not believe the idea fits in with how the work is presented on each page.


Paper fasteners:



This idea would work in a similar way to the string. It would fasten the pages together using two clips that would not be visible to the viewer. A problem with this system is they are not very heavy duty and may fall apart, another issue is they appear tacky. I believe that although this fits in with the work but it still doesn't look a professional standard that would make people want to read it.

Wire binding:




This is my preferred option for binding, it is cost effective; the look is of a professional standard and still fits in with the styling of the pages. It is simple, sleek and I believe will make people take notice of the portfolio.