Winning Portfolios for Graphic Designers

US: B.E.S. Publishing, 2010. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Preparing a smart, attention-catching portfolio is every art student's firs t important step before entering the job market. This comprehensive guidebo ok presents hundreds of demonstrative color illustrations, lists of do's an d don'ts, and a wealth of sound advice on how to create a portfolio that wi ll get beginners their all-important first job at an agency or studio. Each page of this book illustrates examples of effective portfolio design with captions that explain the thinking behind each design element. Some of the author's many suggested do's include-- Start with color and impact. Label your work succinctly and clearly. Agencies like concise captions desc ribing problem-solving approaches. Evaluate the sequence of each example so that your portfolio tells a story Just a few of the don'ts include-- Don't put too many samples of your work in the portfolio. Choose quality ov er quantity Don't neglect to include samples that demonstrate skill with typography The author also advises on making the best impression at a job interview, and explains how working designers and illustrators make their sales pitch to get commissions. Every page of this informative book is filled with color illustrations.