{"title":"Mark W. Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark W. Smith offers insightful explorations into the world of creativity and visual expression. His works, including titles such as \u003cem\u003eDesign Portfolios\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the artistic processes behind compelling design and cultural presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e will find Smith’s books both inspiring and practical, providing a thoughtful look at how artists and designers communicate ideas through their craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"design-portfolios-by-mark-w-smith-9781394150465","title":"Design Portfolios","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique perspective of a seasoned designer and veteran A\/E industry recruiter regarding what design industry recruiters actually look for in a Design Portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesign Portfolios: A Recruiter’s View\u003c\/em\u003e provides a student-friendly guide, written from the perspective of a designer and design industry recruiter, on what recruiters look for as they review a design portfolio. It shows students how to create a professional-quality portfolio that will get them to that all-important next step in the recruiting process—the interview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a unique plan of action, \"The Four S’s\", the book presents an organisational mindset focused on the added value of telling your Story, revealing your Style, proclaiming your Substance, and Sharing your uniqueness effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s competitive market, a winning portfolio is much more than a simple accounting of digital skills and volumes of high-resolution graphics. This book shows students what recruiters really value and how to ensure their portfolios make the right impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesign Portfolios: A Recruiter’s View\u003c\/em\u003e explains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow to develop a memorable organisational approach around story, style, substance, and sharing and create a winning portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnswers to the key questions students ask to fill in gaps in their academic instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReal examples of resumes, cover letters, and portfolios that reveal what is needed for success\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYears of \"big picture\" insight gained from actual portfolio reviews during the author’s time as a designer and recruiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAimed at the inexperienced design student rather than the practising professional, \u003cem\u003eDesign Portfolios: A Recruiter’s View\u003c\/em\u003e is an easy-to-understand and constructive guide that is incredibly helpful to young designers with project histories that consist only of academic and internship work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462827753708,"sku":"9781394150465","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394150465-design-portfolios.jpg?v=1775023946"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-w-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}