Build your Portfolio
Your portfolio is a collection of work that visually represents your interests, explorations and abilities in the field of design. To be effective, your portfolio should be an engaging narrative that demonstrates, through your projects, your strengths, passions and goals as a designer. Curating and designing your portfolio is a challenging task, but also a rewarding opportunity to reflect upon your past, present and future objectives in the discipline.
Design Porfolio Resources:
- Portfolio Preparation Tips and Suggestions (Core77)
- Creating a Successful Online Portfolio (Smashing Magazine)
- Presenting Your Portfolio (Steff Geissbuhler)
- 10 Essential Tips for Creating that Killer Portfolio (Design Sojourn)
Sharpen your Resume
As a designer, your resumé needs to accurately communicate your skills, abilities and work experiences — while also demonstrating your specific design sensibility. The organization of information, the choice of typefaces, and the details of typography must all effectively show your competence in the field of design.
Design Resume Resources:
Finding Design Jobs + Internship
Internships are often listed on these websites: AIGA, Coroflot, and IDSA. All allow filtering for internships. The Division of Design also works in partnership with the UW Career & Internship Center to post design jobs + internship opportunities on Handshake. Students and alums can create a free account.
Tips for Handshake:
- Complete your profile and make it public. Uploading your resume and making it public Be sure to include education/GPA, major(s), and graduation date.
- Use the filters to help with searching for internships. You may also use keywords such as "graphic design," "industrial design," and "interaction design." If you need assistance with Handshake, email handshake@uw.edu.
Learn from Alumni & Students
Disclaimer: This resource guide is not updated regularly. If you notice a dead link or outdated information, please contact soaweb@uw.edu.