How to make designer portfolio

How to make designer portfolio
 The designer, who is looking for a job, should have at least the minimum "gentlemanly set" Jobseekers - portfolio and resume. The first thing you need to demonstrate your creative potential employer. And as a designer, above all, a creative person, then to design a portfolio should be taken with the utmost seriousness and creativity.
 The portfolio of the designer need to put your best work. It is advisable to not be lazy and break them down into subcategories. For example: vector graphics, icons, characters, comics, etc. It is also recommended to sort them by projects such as brochures, flyers, logos, game art, design websites. Each work place its description - for whom and for what purpose it was made, what emphasis on how much time is spent on the creation.

As an employer it is more convenient view portfolio in electronic form, take care of creating a website or pdf-file. You can also do a slide presentation or video.

Most employers claim that they prefer to "vertical" portfolio: Scroll down much more familiar than the side. Keep this in mind in the development of its collection of works. Make sure also that the page is not too long.

There are plenty of online services where you can place your portfolio. For example, http://www.bigblackbag.com/, http://www.behance.net/, http://cargocollective.com/, http://5oup.net/, http: //www.coroflot. com /. You only need to register in a pleasing service and choose Package - test or "pro".

When a test rate you can place a small amount of work, but the icon is "about" will give you the opportunity to place an unlimited number of images cost "about" usually ranges from $ 10 to $ 15 per year. Execute portfolio advised in the same style, on the last page, select your contacts and thank the employer for consideration.

Creating a presentation or movie, do not overdo it with the speed of changing images. Note also the soundtrack. It should not strain your ears employer. Recommended light, quiet melody without words, or classic. Avoid popular pop songs and allow for mute. Not in the portfolio will be more than a list of your clients, references to "live" projects: sites, banners, corporate identity, etc.

In addition to commercial work, put some projects that you have done for the soul. This allows you to evaluate the creativity of the designer and his ability to improvise.

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