NZ-specific CVs
The Basics: It’s a good idea to start off thinking about your elevator pitch, and once you have that sorted, you can weave the into your “About Me/Introduction” section. What …
Articles
Personal Branding
A BRAND IS A PROMISE TO A CUSTOMER. It‘s what they can expect from the company, their products or their services. It’s what differentiates a freelancer or a company from …
Networking
https://www.creativebloq.com/career/network-with-designers-712372 Some people are terrified by the idea of networking and selling themselves, especially out in the ‘real world’ and away from the relative comfort of social media. But it’s …
Case Studies – How to write about your work
Overview (Client / Company) TIP: 1 – 3 sentence summary of the company or product. After reading this, someone should get the “gist” of what this product or company was …
Github Tips
GitHub Profile & README Evaluation Checklist Use this to review your own GitHub — or someone else’s — before sharing it with employers. Profile Level: Check Why it matters ☐ …
General Resume/CV Tips:
Your portfolio, CV and network are your best opportunities to get a job. An internship is another good option, although not a guaranteed job option. The Employer’s Perspective: It only …
Portfolio TL;DR:
What is a portfolio for? • Shows whether you are able to pull work together creatively and cohesively.• Represents your style, the work you have done and the work you …
Mental Health for Creatives
Here are some resources that may help:
Usability Evaluations
WHAT IS USABILITY?Usability assesses how easy it is for a user to use the interface. It is measurable via web site usability testing with users. Testing can be done quickly …
Being an Introvert, ND or feeling left out
https://www.invisionapp.com/inside-design/surviving-design-industry-events/ Understood – For learning and thinking differences How Neurodiversity is Shaping the Creative Industry | The Beta Theory The neurodiverse edge: the untapped potential in creative industries | shots
UX/UI Portfolio Resources
Where should you start? Articles by Sarah Doody: What should you put into your portfolio? How to Write a Case Study: No Experience? Case Studies and Examples: Templates: Need Project …
The Graphic Design Process
Problem/Brief Research Idea Generation Concepts Keyboard Shortcuts for PS: https://fixthephoto.com/photoshop-keyboard-shortcuts.html Developments Feedback/Testing Refinements Finals Note:The Graphic Design, Web Design and UX/UI Design processes are very similar. If you’re interested, here …
Digital Hygiene
While there’s a lot of things to keep in mind, first thing’s first! Create a good filing system: Name your files logically – “poster-moodboard”, “poster-design-01”, “poster-design=print” etc. Don’t use ‘illegal’ …
Typography
Why Is Typography Important? Typography is absolutely everywhere. Every font choice, word, and character arrangement plays a part in how a message comes across and is received. Just like the images …
Passion Projects
These days, it’s more important than ever to set yourself aside from the rest. The most effective and interesting way to do this is with passion projects. They’re a great …
What is Graphic Design?
What do designers do? Design images that visually communicate something. Creating deliverables like: Posters, social media, business cards, publications/booklets, What are some of the important things to know to do …