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Informationen zum Autor Irina Lee Klappentext 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. Vorwort As students prepare to graduate and look for a job, they need to know how to present their work to potential employers or customers. A well presented portfolio, whether physical or digital, can make the difference between getting the job or being shown the door. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
