Resources & Links
CategoryGood Interviewing Advice
http://www.aiga.org/tips-for-designers-nailing-the-interview/
6 Top Online Photography Portfolio Hosting Options
Good overview from PetaPixel –
Squarespace
500px
SmugMug
Zenfolio
Format
PhotoShelter
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Marcus Smith: How to Get Hired by the Clients You Want (via PDN)
I featured Marcus Smith’s portfolio a while back on this site (He’s also in the 2nd edition of our book). Check out this video...Read More
“Optimizing Your Online Portfolio” by Danielle Currier
Check out the article I wrote for Rangefinder Magazine’s September 2012 issue. An online version can be found here:
PDN Online provides top 10 iPad Apps for Portfolios
http://www.pdnonline.com/The-10-Best-Photo-Po-3732.shtml
AIGA / Aquent Survey of Design Salaries
14 Design Magazine Recommendations
Here’s a list of my fav design/art magazines.
Print
http://www.printmag.com/
HOW
Great Advice from Wonderful Machine’ s Sean Stone & Maria Luci
Last week, I went to the Flash Forward photography festival in Boston, MA to hear Maria Luci & Sean Stone from Wonderful...Read More
How to Edit & Sequence Your Portfolio: Advice from Sean Stone
http://www.vimeo.com/23323875
Interesting Article about Portfolios
On the Monaco Reps new Look Here blog there’s an interview with Claudia Monaco, partner and creative director at Monaco Reps,...Read More
Competitions – Call for Entries
Communication Arts Photography Competition
“Winning guarantees you worldwide exposure to the largest audience of designers and...Read More
Book Construction: Wrapping a Printed Cover
Book Construction Series
Book artist and binder, Amanda Nelsen is back with another demonstration. This time she takes us...Read More
Awesome “round table” discussion about self-promos
Discussing what “creatives love and hate when it comes to photographers’ self promos.” Brought to you by photo marketer and...Read More
Book Construction: Accordion Book
With book artist and binder, Amanda Nelsen
“How to Get Noticed” Article
Great article for photographers about “how to get noticed” on the British Journal of Photography website. Also includes a nice...Read More
Book Construction: Printed Slip Cover
Book Construction Series
This is the first in a series of video tutorials on book construction. The demonstrations are...Read More
Win Free Copy of the book, No Plastic Sleeves
Follow No Plastic Sleeves on Twitter and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a free copy of our book, No Plastic Sleeves: The...Read More
Designing for the Web: Screen Resolution and Browser Size
It’s important to consider screen resolution and browser size when designing for the web. Since not everyone has a nice big...Read More
The Making of a Holiday Card
This comes to us from photographer Eric Doggett in Austin, TX, who recently submitted his holiday card to No Plastic Sleeves....Read More
Upcoming Deadlines for Award Competitions
If you’re thinking about entering a competition or two this year, check out these upcoming deadlines.
PDN Photo Annual 2010
Why a portfolio review can benefit you
Feedback, feedback, feedback. Sometimes valuable, sometimes not. Constructive criticism, praise, encouragement – all part of...Read More
Video Tutorial – Grids in Illustrator
Go to the Video Tutorials page to view this tutorial.
Video Tutorial – Color Guide Palette
Go to the Video Tutorials page to view this tutorial.
Great design blogs
The following blogs contribute excellent content on a regular basis, featuring work and topics on an array of creative issues....Read More
Video Tutorial – Grids in InDesign
Go to the Video Tutorials page to view this tutorial.
Video Test
New Tutorial Video – Testing iShowU screen capture application. Go to the “Video Tutorials” page to view the entire tutorial.
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Advertising Agencies
Looking to land a creative position or internship in one of the big advertising agencies? Check out these top agency earners.
Resources & Links
Step 2: Brands
Brand
Wheeler, Alina. Designing Brand Identity: A Complete Guide to Creating, Building, and Maintaining Strong...Read More