Comments on: The Myth of the Design Portfolio http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/post/74 is by Anne K. Halsall and concerns nothing in particular Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:48:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: JAmes http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/post/74/comment-page-1#comment-399 JAmes Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:10:11 +0000 http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/?p=74#comment-399 "Jeff Veen" who? "Amy Hoy" WHO? "Jesse James Garrett" WHO?????? Oh a bunch of blogging wankers, I see. you really need to learn something about real designers, of course you are right flashy portfolio= alot of time on their hands. But also some of the best designers around at the moment have great portfolios. Matt Pyke - universal everything mimeArtist Kate Moross and none of them are blogging circle jerk cunts who don't know what they're talking about “Jeff Veen” who?
“Amy Hoy” WHO?
“Jesse James Garrett” WHO??????

Oh a bunch of blogging wankers, I see.
you really need to learn something about real designers, of course you are right flashy portfolio= alot of time on their hands. But also some of the best designers around at the moment have great portfolios.

Matt Pyke – universal everything
mimeArtist
Kate Moross

and none of them are blogging circle jerk cunts who don’t know what they’re talking about

]]> By: Josh http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/post/74/comment-page-1#comment-337 Josh Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:14:36 +0000 http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/?p=74#comment-337 I think you're right on the money here. For a long time, we weren't showing a portfolio at all because we didn't want our clients asking for things that had already been done. You know: "can you make it look like that thing you did last year for so and so, only can you make it blue?" Hells no! You might be interested in this: http://www.tinygigantic.com/2007/04/30/the-problem-with-portfolios/ I think you’re right on the money here. For a long time, we weren’t showing a portfolio at all because we didn’t want our clients asking for things that had already been done. You know: “can you make it look like that thing you did last year for so and so, only can you make it blue?” Hells no! You might be interested in this: http://www.tinygigantic.com/2007/04/30/the-problem-with-portfolios/

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]]> By: Linda http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/post/74/comment-page-1#comment-312 Linda Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:00:44 +0000 http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/?p=74#comment-312 I think you present some very valid thoughts on the value of a portfolio versus that of the actual designer. However, I wouldn't assume that someone reviewing my portfolio will have the same insights. Rather, I would assume that my portfolio will be up against some incredibly strong portfolios, and if I want to make the cut, I'll have to do whatever I can to ensure my portfolio is just as strong (or stronger) - even if it means putting in the extra time. Relevant work experience (outlined in the resume) is obviously important too, but having been on both sides of the hiring process, I know that the portfolio is what gets the interview. And the interview provides the opportunity to discuss things not available in the portfolio, such as work ethic, process, and other projects. Personally, I think the portfolio can say so much about a designer, especially in how the work is presented - attention to detail, ability to apply important design and marketing concepts, organization skills, etc. I think it's worth it to put in that extra effort. I think you present some very valid thoughts on the value of a portfolio versus that of the actual designer. However, I wouldn’t assume that someone reviewing my portfolio will have the same insights. Rather, I would assume that my portfolio will be up against some incredibly strong portfolios, and if I want to make the cut, I’ll have to do whatever I can to ensure my portfolio is just as strong (or stronger) – even if it means putting in the extra time. Relevant work experience (outlined in the resume) is obviously important too, but having been on both sides of the hiring process, I know that the portfolio is what gets the interview. And the interview provides the opportunity to discuss things not available in the portfolio, such as work ethic, process, and other projects. Personally, I think the portfolio can say so much about a designer, especially in how the work is presented – attention to detail, ability to apply important design and marketing concepts, organization skills, etc. I think it’s worth it to put in that extra effort.

]]> By: Grant http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/post/74/comment-page-1#comment-304 Grant Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:40:40 +0000 http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/?p=74#comment-304 Love it. Some great myths with an unfortunately true conclusion (that most of us still need a portfolio). My fav: <blockquote>"Myth: The portfolio shows you what a designer has worked on."</blockquote> Love it. Some great myths with an unfortunately true conclusion (that most of us still need a portfolio).

My fav:

“Myth: The portfolio shows you what a designer has worked on.”

]]> By: ihatesnow http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/post/74/comment-page-1#comment-300 ihatesnow Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:56:02 +0000 http://www.randomnonsequitur.com/?p=74#comment-300 WHAT? seriously, you think showcasing what one can do is useless??? i am sorry but i think i can tell the difference pretty easily between a crappy designer and a talented designer based on their portfolio. heck, based on one sample of work. no offense but this post is preposterous. WHAT? seriously, you think showcasing what one can do is useless??? i am sorry but i think i can tell the difference pretty easily between a crappy designer and a talented designer based on their portfolio. heck, based on one sample of work. no offense but this post is preposterous.

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