The Assignment: An Overview
Both your project sheets and a website will extend your “brand” beyond your portfolio and the interview. I would like you to design several project sheets to include with your resume mailings. I would also like you to experiment setting up a website.
Your website should:
- Include a contact form or your e-mail address (never include your home address on your website);
- Include sample images of your work;
- Include pdfs of some or all of your projects;
- Consider the following resources to build your websites: wordpress.com, blogger.com
Your project sheets should:
- Graphically match the ‘look and feel’ of your portfolio;
- Include your name and phone number;
- Optionally include your e-mail address and website address;
What’s Due?
Complete the following by the beginning of class Monday Nov 24.
Website
- Explore website options and setup 25% of your website.
- Submit your website url via e-mail by noon Monday.
Project Sheets
- Design & Print project sheets for two different projects..
LinkedIn
Firm Shortlist
- Identify 5 more firms (10 total) that you are interested in applying to now or in the future. Include the firm address, phone, web site, project specialty, and principle or contact.
- Search LinkedIn for NESAD alumni or other professional connections that have worked or are currently working at any of these firms.
- Submit typed list.
Cover Letter & Resume
- Revisions based on in class comments.
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View an archived slide show of class lecture from week 11.
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P3: The Interview
Understanding Goals:
I hope this course will help you develop an understanding of the processes and skills employed in creating a professional and cohesive design portfolio. More specifically, I hope this course is a chance for you to further investigate the following questions:
- How can a critical and objective self-evaluation of your design projects help catalog and identify the strengths that should be presented to a potential employer?
- How does a thoughtful portfolio design clearly communicate your body of work and design process to a potential employer?
- How does the craft, graphics and written content in your design portfolio you communicate professionalism to a potential employer?
The Assignment
The resume and cover letter is the first opportunity you have to introduce yourself as a designer. Read the rest of this entry »
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InDesign CS3 files cannot be opened directly CS2.
To make your InDesign CS3 file compatible with CS2, you need to export your file:
- Open your file in InDesign CS3
- Under the file menu, select Export
- In the export window, select InDesign Interchange as the file type.
- Pick you save location and click export.
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As you begin your portfolio layout, use the following information to cordinate your InDesign file with the print limitations of LuLu.
Use the following links to search for additional support with LuLu.
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