{"product_id":"portfolios-for-interior-designers-a-guide-to-portfolios-creative-resumes-and-the-job-search-paperback-softback-9780470408162","title":"Portfolios for Interior Designers; A Guide to Portfolios, Creative Resumes, and the Job Search (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470408162","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePortfolios for Interior Designers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Guide to Portfolios, Creative Resumes, and the Job Search\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMaureen Mitton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470408162, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 October 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages, Photos: 0 B\u0026amp;W, 255 Color; Drawings: 0 B\u0026amp;W, 100 Color\u003cbr\u003e26.7 x 20.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe complete guide to portfolio development for interior designers\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt's a widely known fact that interior designers need a strong visual presence in the form of a well-crafted, professional-looking portfolio. Surprisingly, however, many interior designers aren't equipped with the expertise required to organize and unify their work in a fashion that optimally conveys their talents and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePortfolios for Interior Designers\u003c\/i\u003e helps demystify the process by guiding the reader toward mastery in assembling a winning portfolio. It delivers essential step-by-step instruction presented in a manner that shows interior designers how to properly and effectively display their designs. This book also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor and black-and-white illustrations showing portfolio elements and options\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGraphic design concepts necessary for portfolio development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific information for the design of digital portfolios\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplemental teaching resources that direct readers to a companion Web site\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUseful tips on the ways that popular graphics software applications can be best implemented for certain portfolio elements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamples of cover letters and resumes, along with discussion of job search procedures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the aid of real-world examples, \u003ci\u003ePortfolios for Interior Designers\u003c\/i\u003e examines how a portfolio can be used as an effective tool for communicating with clients and other professionals. A much-needed guide, this book eliminates the uncertainty surrounding portfolio development so that interior designers can showcase their abilities success-fully—and land the next job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding Blocks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the Job Search.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 1: Preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 2: Research and Distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Types and Sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 3: The Interview and Offer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Offer: Salary and Negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternships, Contract, and Part-Time Positions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePortfolio Development.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Your Story, Creating a Personal Narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Portfolio Inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolios for Other Reasons: Academics and Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign and Portfolio Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming and Number of Projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Process Documentation, Construction Documents, and Sample Boards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Container.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnifying Many Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore about Digital Portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable Digital Portfolios (CDs and DVDs).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolio Web Sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Work for the Portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrap hic Design: An Overview.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Introduction to Typography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Type.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Grid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlignment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Grids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdobe Creative Suite Software and Portfolio Development.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdobe Illustrator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrator Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdobe Photoshop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotoshop Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotoshop Palettes\/Panels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Photographic Images.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdobe InDesign.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a New Document.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe InDesign Toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInDesign Palettes\/Panels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdobe Dreamweaver.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdobe Acrobat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eResumes and Related Correspondence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Resume.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResume Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWord Choice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover Letters and Thank-You Notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover Letters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThank-You Notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eExamples.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eResumes and Related Correspondence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the Ma il and 0n the Web.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponents from Complete Portfolios.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX ONE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Voices.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX TWO:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersonal Na rrative Exercise.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX THREE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePortfolio Project Review and Inventory Worksheet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX FOUR:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pamphlet Stitch: Instructions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" 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