Lynda - Planning a Web Design Portfolio: Getting a Job | 451MB

Duration: 0h 53m | Video: AVC (.mp4) 1280x720 30fps | Audio: AAC 48KHz 2chGenre: eLearning | Level: Beginner | Language: English

For web designers and other creative professionals, a great portfolio can make the difference between landing the job and getting passed over. In this course, you'll explore the five essential components of an outstanding portfolio, and find out how to frame your projects in ways that will appeal to prospective employers. Employers looking to fill a job opening want designers who can solve real-world design challenges, be productive and creative team members, and hit the ground running. This course will help you plan the conceptual structure of your portfolio to make these kinds of skills stand out. So join web design entrepreneur Lauren Bacon as she explains how to gear your portfolio to land the perfect web design job.

Topics include:

* Conveying your personality through your portfolio

* Highlighting your problem-solving skills

* Demonstrating range

* Conveying your skill level

* Avoiding pitfalls