Introduction
The order of your portfolio is its invisible language.
Sequencing shapes perception before content is even processed.
This guide reveals how to construct that flow.
The Role of Rhythm
A portfolio is read like a visual paragraph.
Sequencing creates:
- tension
- breath
- silence
- emphasis
The wrong order flattens powerful works.
The First Image Sets Identity
Your opening image defines:
- tone
- medium
- intention
- emotional register
Choose a work that represents your practice as a whole.
The Middle Builds Meaning
The central sequence should:
- deepen the idea
- show variation
- confirm coherence
- avoid repetition
It is where trust is built.
The Final Image Suggests Direction
The last work leaves memory.
It should:
- suggest evolution
- remain emotionally strong
- avoid closure clichés
The end should feel open.
Methods of Sequencing
Effective strategies include:
- Conceptual progression
- Temporal evolution
- Material transformation
- Scale variation
- Emotional crescendo
Never random placement.
Testing Your Flow
Print your image thumbnails and lay them physically.
Ask:
- Where does rhythm break?
- Where does attention drop?
- Where does it intensify?
Your body perceives structure before your mind.
Conclusion — Ordering as Authorship
Sequencing is a form of authorship.
It reflects:
- intention
- maturity
- clarity
- respect for the viewer
Good sequencing elevates art.
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Author
I’m Alexandre Desane — visual artist & indie developer.
I build quiet tools for artists.