03388nam a22003737a 4500 pucpr 20210714163614.0 200416s2021 nyuao ob 001 0 eng 9781474213882 (pdf) 9781350031999 (epub) 9781474213875 (paperback) pucpr eng pucpr pucpr rda CARIBET NC1001 L44 2021 23 741.6023 Lee, Irina, Creating a successful graphic design portfolio / Irina Lee. txt London ; New York : Bloomsbury Visual Arts , 2021. 195 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm. book rdacontent text txt rdamedia unmediaded n rdacarrier volume nc 298519 Creative careers Includes bibliographical references and index. 8 Introduction -- 10 I graduated. Now what? -- 12 The transition from design student to design professional -- 16 Your design career -- 18 An introduction to design opportunities -- 19 Where to work and what to expect -- 20 Charting a design career -- 21 A few ideas on where to work -- 28 Mapping out your career path -- 31 Networking -- 34 Creating a great portfolio -- 36 Types of portfolios -- 40 Portfolio examples -- 43 How to write about your work -- 44 How to photograph your work -- 46 How to present your work -- 48 Portfolio clinic -- 114 Getting hired -- 116 Resume clinic -- 136 Cover letter clinic -- 138 Interview clinic -- 146 Your first job -- 148 Your first internship -- 155 Your first full-time job -- 158 So you want to freelance? -- 160 The pros and cons of freelancing -- 166 Money -- 170 Self-promotion -- 172 Your toolbox -- 174 Templates -- 180 Appendix -- 182 Professional organizations -- 184 Contributor biographies -- 192 About the author -- 193 Acknowledgments -- 194 Index -- "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"-- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. Art portfolios Design. Design services Marketing. Graphic design. 230537 Designs Graphic Arts General 86036 Careers guidance 298520 lcc 6 NC1001 General L44 2021 296553 296553 0 0 lcc 0 0 4 4 33 2021-06-24 GOBI 35.96 0 General NC1001 L44 2021 91000000064899 2021-07-14 00:00:00 1 45.96 2021-06-24 6