Comments on: 1PT.Rule Comic: Managin’ Relations

By: Donovan Beery

Donovan Beery — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:33:31 +0000

Half of the time I bring along a brochure I can leave behind. It’s actually less for them, and more for the other people at their office they may show.
The other half of the time, I don’t have a recent enough brochure :)

By: Adam Nielsen

Adam Nielsen — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:24:46 +0000

I can’t recall a single time in the last 3 years I have shown my actually physical portfolio in a meeting. I think clients are more concerned with the person, than the work. Plus I find that people research me far in advance to meeting with me.

By: Ezra Sandoval

Ezra Sandoval — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:44:20 +0000

I came to the same conclusion a while back. With everything so accessible on the internet a portfolio seems very awkward and, in my opinion, can make you seems a little less professional. I always take a laptop and if there is no internet access at the meeting site I have a PDF ready to go should the need arise.
Love the comic strip. Keep up the good work.

By: shughes

shughes — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:40:16 +0000

I’ve had the same experiences. Wether I contacted them or visa versa by the time it develops into a face to face meeting they are fairly sure about my skills and as well versed on my portfolio as they possibly can be; based on the exposure I provide them in the initial contact(s). The only thing I may take is a laptop (specifically if it’s for a web site project) so they can show me online examples that they like or dislike in order to nail down what they are looking for.

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By: Donovan Beery

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