Creating a Successful Graphic Design Portfolio

Author:   Irina Lee (School of Visual Arts, NYC, USAA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781474213875


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   11 February 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Irina Lee (School of Visual Arts, NYC, USAA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Dimensions:   Width: 20.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 26.80cm
Weight:   0.780kg
ISBN:  

9781474213875


ISBN 10:   1474213871
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   11 February 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

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

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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


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


Author Information

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.

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