Design After Dark Lecture Series

When? 3.25.10 @ 6:30pm
Where? Art Institute of Jacksonville directions
Type? Local Chapter Event
Cost? $5 AIGA Members, $15 Non-members

Portfolio Do's & Don'ts

For one night only AIGA Jacksonville puts on 5 of the areas foremost design thinkers to offer up the most relevant, realtime info on what today’s design job interviewer is looking for. Whether you’re new to the job market (student, recently relocated, switched industries) or just need a change of scenery – we’ve collected a diverse panel of portfolio masters to help you learn from their mistakes and successes when it comes to presenting your portfolio.

Join us for a panel discussion from both the professional and student side of the coin that will be sure to inspire your design senses no matter what level your career. We will have social chatting and refreshments starting at 6:30 leading up to critical evaluation of the interview process, how to exhibit your talents properly, tips, tricks and an intense session of Q&A. This info-packed discussion is a must attend event for students, professionals, members, non-members and creatives from every spectrum of the profession.

PROFESSIONAL PANEL INCLUDES:
Jeff Harrington – Harrington Design
David Wingard – Wingard Creative
Karen Kurycki – Broadbased Communications
Leslie Foster – Brown Dog Creative
Shane Santiago – SBS Studios

AND WILL BE MODERATED BY:
Patrick Carter – Greenhouse Studio
Jim Ward – Student / Art Institute

LEARN HOW TO:

Develop a portfolio – What pieces make it in? What pieces should be left out?
Design a portfolio – Your portfolio should reflect you, and you are a designer!
Present a portfolio – Do you talk them through it or sit back and sweat?

When there are so many people applying for the same jobs, you need to make a lasting impression. This panel will give you a guaranteed leg up on the competition by showing you the Do’s & Don’ts before you present your portfolio to a potential boss.