Irina Lee

Creating a Successful Graphic Design Portfolio (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Being able to present yourself and your work in the best way possible is a necessary skill that all new designers must master before embarking on a career--be it freelance or working within a design firm. The author provides practical advice combined with insights and personal stories from leading design professionals. The book focuses on the practical aspects of creating a great portfolio such as what potential employers or clients look for in a portfolio, how to present yourself, dealing with criticism, replying to tough interview questions and more. A unique chapter called 'Portfolio Workshop (or Portfolio Clinic)' includes sample spreads from portfolios (good and bad) with critiques and helpful commentary from leading designers. The author also includes templates for cover letters, CVs, etc. Finally, a 'Toolbox' section will include sample prompts for frequently asked interview questions and a short section on running your own freelancing practice. All in all, everything to encourage and advise the new designer.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350031999
• Artikelnr.: 60752428

Autorenporträt

Irina Lee is a Group Creative Director at Huge, leading product and experience design for a range of clients. Irina is also a teacher at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She received a Masters of Fine Art from the School of Visual Arts, a post-graduate certificate in Typeface Design from the Cooper Union, and a Bachelors of Art in Studio Art from the University of Maryland, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Chapter 1: I am about to graduate, now what? The design
student The professional designers Advice and information on transitioning
from student to professional Chapter 2: My portfolio What to include The
cross-disciplinary portfolio Formats (print, web, interactive iPad options)
How to write about design How to photograph design work Design bootcamp:
layouts, typography and grids that work Format ideas Production ideas
Chapter 3: Portfolio clinic [Examples of good and bad portfolios with
production notes and commentary from designers from a range of backgrounds
and experience.] Chapter 4: My design career Introduction to the design
community Key factors to choosing your career path Notable employers
Professional associations Continuing education Conferences, competitions,
and awards My career path (traditional agency, digital agency, consultancy,
design studio, in-house or startup) Chapter 5: Making it: how to have a
great career Resume clinic Cover letter clinic Templates Chapter 6: Toolbox
Resources Sample forms Templates Index