Filled with practical advice and lots of illustrations, this guide describes how to plan and execute a successful graphic design portfolio, with chapters on traditional and digital portfolios. Myers teaches at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
How to create winning portfolios
This valuable guide outlines a step-by-step strategy for creating print-based and digital portfolios. Along with successful sample resumes and cover letters, as well as a companion Web site featuring examples of completed portfolios, it demonstrates how to highlight a designer’s unique creativity, including tips on redesigning and organizing past pieces and portfolios to impress potential employers.
Debbie Rose Myers, MFA, EdS (Fort Lauderdale, FL), is a graphic design and multimedia instructor at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
