Creative Careers: Creating a Successful Graphic Design Portfolio

Creative Careers: Creating a Successful Graphic Design Portfolio
Irina Lee
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Paperback
h270 x 210mm - 200pg
11 Feb 2021 UK
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9781474213875
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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.

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This comprehensive book is a must-read for any graphic design student. The insights and career tools provided bring clarity to students trying to find their place in the design profession. -- Jeanne Komp, Cabrini University, USA This compelling collection of essays-on what comes after one graduates with a degree in graphic design-is told through numerous testimonials from recent graphic design graduates and professional designers. It offers numerous suggestions (helpful tips) on choosing a career path within design, to applying for a job, how to present a great portfolio, getting hired among others. An excellent book for any current graphic design student. -- Janet Fairbairn, Rhode Island School of Design, USA This is a book that certainly delivers on its promise. Ideal for any design student or graduate who will find it useful, interesting and engaging as they embark on transitioning out of education into the big wide world and into industry. Packed full of good solid practical advice, backed up by contributors from industry and the experiences of those who have successfully made the journey into industry. The case studies, which are very usefully critiqued, will prove invaluable to those trying to put together their own portfolios and applications. All in all, a great resource to have to hand. -- Jill Wells, Loughborough University, UK
Irina Lee teaches undergraduates at the School of Visual Arts in NYC and at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. Among the courses she teaches are: Senior Project & Portfolio and an experimental typography course. She also runs her own design studio and is managing editor for the AIGA/NY blog.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781474213875
Published: 11 Feb 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback
Height: 270mm
Width: 210mm
Pages: 200

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