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Very New to Graphic Design - Portfolio Advise
Hello there,
I am trying to get into this kind of work, and am learning the software at home etc to gain a better understanding as well as spending time in a couple of studios that my friends work in. I need to put together a portfolio and I was wondering if anybody here would be be able to give me some advice and guidance on this. If any of you have examples of work that you could send to me that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
I am trying to get into this kind of work, and am learning the software at home etc to gain a better understanding as well as spending time in a couple of studios that my friends work in. I need to put together a portfolio and I was wondering if anybody here would be be able to give me some advice and guidance on this. If any of you have examples of work that you could send to me that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
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SpencerUp
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dmd
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Well, if you're thinking of freelancing and doing print work then a sound knowledge of the print process is essential. Companies tend to frown upon paying people who set up jobs wrong and they'll rarely ask them back again.SpencerUp, post: 899 a écrit : I have also been told that an understanding of how the printing business works would be crucial, what kind of information do I need to know with regards to printing? How can I get this information?
I would strongly advise to anyone thinking of going freelance that they get industry experience first.
There are books available that cover printing techniques but, really, the best way to learn is to actually work on a live job.
You say that you are spending time inm a few friend's studios. What better way to learn! Ask someone if you could sit and watch them artwork a job before they send it to print, then offer to artwork a small job and get someone to check it and run through any mistakes you've made.
When I left college almost 10 years ago, a couple of very talented designers from my course and I decided to start our own company. Thankfully the idea was short lived because we would have been bankrupt after the first job!
Hope this advice helps. Freelancing isn't an easy job, even for those of us with experience.