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It’s not the job, it’s the niche.

When you begin to scale Maslow’s little pyramid finding a job that really fits becomes increasingly important.

Posted in Course Related, Portfolio Workshop, Resources, Vocation & Profession

Steven will not take your questions.

Steven Heller, like our man Stefan Sagmeister, gets far too many inquiries from student designers to respond to with any thoroughness or ease. While [the royal] we noted Sagmeister’s website handled commonly asked questions, Heller has posted a helpful cover letter critique on the AIGA website, which also appears below. (I’ve included the nifty drop cap for your pleasure!) Does Ofazomi agree? Sort of, but not entirely.

Posted in Course Related, Editorial, Education, Portfolio Workshop, Repost From Cited Source, Resources, Vocation & Profession

We’re going on a bear hunt! We’re not afraid!

How often have you fought internally over your decision to become a graphic designer instead of park ranger? No longer let your soul be torn asunder!

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Education, Portfolio Workshop, Resources, Vocation & Profession

Coroflot Repost: Portfolios

This article originally published on Coroflot makes some good points about portfolios. Although the firm sited is an industrial design firm, many points hold true for all design disciplines.

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Editorial, Portfolio Workshop, Repost From Cited Source

Graphic Design Bookseller

Yep. Check ’em out.

Posted in Amusement, Course Related, Design History, Design Theory, Drawing, Education, Portfolio Workshop, PrePress, Resources, Typography, Visual Concepts, Vocation & Profession, Web