{"product_id":"portfolios-for-interior-designers-isbn-9780470408162","title":"Portfolios for Interior Designers","description":"\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  \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 \u003cb\u003eMaureen Mitton\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer, educator, and author. She is currently on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where she has received several teaching awards. She is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eInterior Design Visual Presentation, and Residential Interior Design (with Courtney Nystuen)\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Wiley. She is a member of IDEC, is NCIDQ qualified, and is a Certified Interior Designer.  \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. 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