Design Portfolios

Design Portfolios: Presentation and Marketing for Interior Designers, Fourth Edition is a crucial resource for students of interior design, architecture, and landscape design looking to master the art of standing out in an evolving job market. It gives readers insight into aspects of portfolio development that often feel ambiguous. Reflecting contemporary portfolio practices, the book spans the basics of selecting and organising portfolio materials through the final presentation of the work using a variety of print and digital formats. Readers will not only learn how to create a collection of design work but a unique marketing tool for a successful design career.

New to this Edition:

• Additional material on graphic design principles and concepts for successful layouts
• A glossary with essential terms, widely used in the interior design industry
• Full-colour examples of portfolio content and layouts
• Guidance on mobile device presentations on a phone or a tablet
• Updated portfolio and job search advice from design educators and practitioners
• An expanded discussion on the necessary steps in the job search in today’s global market

Studio Features:

• Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalised study tips
• Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary
• Guide your way through building an online presence with a downloadable PDF consisting of checklists and a curated list of third-party links

Instructor Resources:

• Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for using the text in the classroom and planning the course with sample syllabi, and supplemental assignments
• PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion