The Graphic Designer's Guide to Portfolio Design
by Debbie Rose Myers
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Author: Debbie Rose MyersEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-15
ISBN: 0470184760
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: Great info for students in Graphic Arts
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this in my local library when searching for books on graphic design, web design, and basic information on the field - especially information that would lead to a job when I graduate. The title grabbed me as I hadn't thought about building a portfolio at this time, but as the author points out, you should start as soon as you possibly can.
I found lots of examples that were well documented of students that created a wide variety of portfolios, many of them resulting in jobs. Though I see other reviewers here knock those pieces stating they are boring and lack creativity, I have to say if an employer likes it enough to hire them, then the portfolio did its job. And this is the thrust of the book. To lead you through some of the challenges in portfolio design and help you find a style that fits you best. She even has interviews with employers and designers to give you a feel of what they are looking for.
There are a wide variety of portfolio styles discussed with the merits and issues of each. She discusses a variety of software packages that are used in portfolio design with the strengths and weaknesses of each for each style. She even gives her own recommendations and the reasons why. One reviewer stated this was stupid for her to discuss software since designers should already know this information. Well I have been in software and computer support for over 20 years and I don't know all of the software out there with insight which is best for a particular purpose. How would I with out personally reviewing them all? And when you consider the high cost and learning curve of graphic software, it is nice to have someone take the time to point out which package is best for each of the different design elements, and how they work (or not) together in your design workflow.
I will definitely buy this book for my graphic design collection. After it goes back to the library!
Summary of The Graphic Designer's Guide to Portfolio Design
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.Graphic Design Books
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