This highly illustrated introduction guides the interior designer through allof the steps needed to develop a professional portfolio by providing basic elements and principles of graphic design. Popular software used in portfolio development and creation, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is introduced in terms of how each program may be most useful for certain portfolio elements. This book also uses extensive, real world examples of portfolios, including illustrations of actual portfolios. Examples of cover letters, resumes, and discussion of job search processes are also covered in detail INDICE: PART ONE: BUILDING BLOCKS. Chapter One: Introduction. Overview Of The Job Search. Phase 1: Preparation. Phase 2: Research and Distribtion. Phase3: The Interview and Offer. References. Chapter Two: Portfolio Development. Telling Your Story, Creating a Personal Narrative. The Inventory. Portfolios for Other Reasons: Academics and Awards. Design and Portfolio Organization. Timing and Number of Projects. Design Process Documentation, Construction Documents and Sample. Boards. The Container. Unifying Many Elements. More about Digital Portfolios. Portable Digital Portfolios (CDs and DVDs). Portfolio Web Sites.Preparing Work for the Portfolio. References. Chapter Three: Graphic Design: An Overview. An Introduction to Typography. Working With Type. Hierarchy. Creating Hierarchy. Placement. The Grid. Alignment. Types of Grids. Chapter Four: Adobe CS Software and Portfolio Development. Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator Tools. Pen Tool. Selection Arrow and Direct Selection Tool. Type Tool. Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop Tools. Photoshop Palettes. Adobe InDesign. Defining a New Document. The Toolbox. Exporting. Adobe Dreamweaver. Adobe Acrobat. References. Chapter Five: Resume and Related Correspondence. The Resume. Chronological Resume. Functional Resume. Combination Resume. Keyword and Targeted Resumes. Curriculum Vitae. Word Choice. Scannability. Sending the Resume Electronically. Cover Letters and Thank You Notes. PART TWO: Examples. Chapter Six: Examples: Resumes and Related Correspondence. Chapter Seven: Examples: In the Mail. Chapter Eight: Examples: Components from Complete Portfolios.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-40816-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 06/10/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés