Explore the importance of process and how it helps to guide hiring managers through their design methods.
- [Instructor] Great work is paramount to a good portfolio,…but good work is becoming ubiquitous…throughout the design world.…Preexisting templates, mimicry, and the proliferation…of excellent design education are all reasons for this.…With that in mind, showing only finished work…doesn't tell the entire story…and won't separate you from the crowd.…How did you come to the result?…Who was your audience?…Why did you make the decisions you're presenting?…All of these questions are critical for success…in today's job market.…
Your process is a window into how you design…and not just what you design.…If you consider design to be a verb,…an action taken to solve a problem,…then show your action.…A poster is just a poster, and a box is just a box.…Design is the process used to create,…and process reveals the designer.…It gives a sense of trust…and provides some idea of the expected predictability…of your results and the consistency in which…you create great work.…There are different ways to show process,…and you'll need to decide which is best for you.…
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1/29/2018- Establishing your narrative
- Revealing your process
- Curating your work
- Presenting diverse media
- Showcasing collaborative projects
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