bdp2/ddp7

BDP2

This part of the book is about presenting you print portfolio. This is important because along with our digital portfolio it is a good idea to have print items to show in case there isn’t a computer near by to look at. An important part of the organization of your portfolio is to have a very strong design in the front to catch the employers attention. Your first impression can make or break an interview. Print portfolios are a highly recommended form to show your work because it is right there in front of you can the design can be interesting to look at. An interesting design and layout to your resume could grab the attention of employers and your resume will stand out against others. A big part of a designers job search is standing out from the rest. Sending out a promotional piece is a good way

DDP7

It is important to edit file types for web capability and speed for your digital portfolio. If you have work that isn’t digital that you need to take photos of there are a lot of things you need to keep in mind. You need to create a clear back drop for the photo and when you are adding it on your computer you need to fix the colors by using sharpening and levels in order to get its best quality.

BDP1-40/DDP ch6

The first decision of making your design portfolio is “who is your audience?” Who are you trying to attract with your portfolio, what kind of clients? Also the tone of your page is important too, because it should reflect you. The projects you include in your website also reflect the tone and audience. You should add projects to your portfolio that will attract the kinds of businesses you want to work for. Include a large range of designs so you can show your versatility. You need to show that you can work with different jobs and work out other ideas. A bound book instead of a loose leaf portfolio is an interesting concept to unify all your work together. Including the process of your works is important too so your employers can see how you work and what other ideas you came up with in the process. This book is helpful, it gives you may ways you can present you hard copy of your portfolio. I like the book the best but there are many ways to present this.

This chapter is about digitalizing traditional work, such as art work and photography. You might have to shoot a 3d piece, or a very large piece that can’t be scanned. In order to do this you need a digital camera, you need to set up the object in an attractive, photographable area, and concentrate on the lighting. The lighting makes a huge difference, how it hits the object can either help it or go against it.