Choosing the right presentation product
Portfolio - Portfolios are the traditional carrying cases
for artwork. They are usually zippered, but also may have tie closures. They
are usually empty and are often available in larger sizes.
Presentation Case - Presentation cases are similar to portfolios,
but feature a binding and sheet protectors in which to display artwork. Since
they have a binding, they are not usually available in extra large sizes.
Compact Presentation Album - Compact presentation albums
are books with sealed pages. They have a fixed number of pages and are not
refillable. Their slim design makes them perfect for promotional materials
and portable presentations, such as model or photographer portfolios.
Spiral Book - Spiral books fit somewhere between a presentation
case and a compact presentation album. They are still slim and make a very
clean, compact presentation, but rather than having sealed pages, they are
bound with spirals. They may be fixed or refillable.
Ring Binder - Ring binders are professional versions of the
binders you remember from school. They may have the classic three ring system
or a multi-ring system. The three ring style makes the binder easy to use with
a three hole punch and the multi-ring system makes the binders compatible with
presentation pages.
Rod Binder - A rod binder is similar to a spiral book, but uses fixed cartridge
of sheet protectors. The cartridges attache to the spine with a rod. The resulting
presentation is slim and opens flat.
Post Book - Post books are bound with a post system, giving
the presentation a modern look. They can be used with sheet protectors, adhesive
hinges or pre-drilled paper.
Easel Binder - Easel binders are ring binders or presentation
albums with built in easels for a quick, easy presentation. When the book
is closed, the easel collapses.
Presentation Box - Presentation boxes are boxes made to store
and present photos and artwork. They are often acid-free for long term storage.
Photo Album - Photo albums come in two varieties. The traditional photo album
has acid-free card stock weight pages on which to mount photos with photo corners
or adhesive. Modern photo albums have sleeves to hold the photographs.
Scrap Books - Similar to traditional photo albums, scrap books have acid-free
card stock weight pages on which to mount photos, mementos and embellishments.
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