Beyond paper, pen, mouse and computer, beyond the confines of the studio, lies a bigger world full of installations, interior design, fabrics, furnishings, cars and bars as designers escape the confines of convention.
Your portfolio needs to convey not just your creative talents and skills but also your personal qualities. As such it's essential that it says only good things about you.
It's customary to leave something behind when you show your portfolio, so be sure to leave an object that will be a topic of conversation long after you've gone.
The way you work can have a huge impact on your creative success. We present the best advice from leading designers on every stage of the creative process, so that you can keep clients satisfied and make the most of your talents.
As a designer, the brief can either be your friend or your enemy. Properly crafted, it will guide you through a job; thrown together, and it's just a matter of time before someone gets hurt.