The Graphic Designer′s Guide to Portfolio Design - Softcover

Myers, Debbie Rose

 
9780470184769: The Graphic Designer′s Guide to Portfolio Design

Synopsis

This book is developed to provide students with everything they need to know to make the transition from design student to design professional. It provides step–by–step instruction for creating professional portfolios, both traditional and digital. Interviewing tips, sample resumes and cover letters, and action verb lists help students prepare for their job search. The second edition includes new sample portfolios, robust case studies, and updated information on digital portfolio trends and techniques.

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About the Author

Debbie Rose Myers, MFA, EdS, is an instructor of graphic design, advertising, and multimedia at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

From the Back Cover

How to create job–winning print–based and digital portfolios Landing your dream job in graphic design or multimedia starts with the creation of a portfolio that showcases your best work. With sample portfolios, interviews with leaders in graphic design and advertising industries, and step–by–step instruction for creating professional print and digital portfolios, this book tells you what you need to know to make the transition from design student to design professional. You′ll learn: What should be included in a winning creative (or design) portfolio The whys and the hows of digital portfolio interface design Things that can go wrong in your portfolio development and how to fix them How to write a résumé, an artist′s statement, and a cover letter How to truly impress during a job interview The best way to convince a prospective client or employer about your talent and experience is to let your work speak for itself! This guide shows you how.

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