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- _salisae_0
thanks vespa :)
where's your folio? you had some beautiful work in there.
- neue75_bold0
to make a broad generalization I think in north america you see more centred type, more serif typfaces, more 'techno' typefaces, a loose and 'playful' approach to using grids, softer and more emotional design, keylines/outlined rectangles, in general a more 'playful' sensibility...
- vespa0
i haven't had an up to date portfolio for ages. i took everything down cos i didn't want any work... i should do it tho, thanks for reminding me.
- ********0
I am straight out of new zealand
- neue75_bold0
and italics, if I use italics in a design that didn't HAVE to be used at my studio, they don't give me lunch for 2 weeks...
- jevad0
maybe it's the monobrow?
- Jaline0
maybe it's the monobrow?
jevad
(Jul 26 06, 08:33)so Brits call it the monobrow? cause I call it the unibrow...
- Dancer0
Italics should be banned so should fucking exclamation marks on headings!!!!!!!!
Kiko, get more of that Bio Fortex in there, that's one of the projects where I thought nice – Very european...:)
- northern0
Could be lots of reasons but some are simpler than others. When i'm reviewing designers I come across a lot of stuff. Is your covering email/letter full of spelling mistakes or grand statements about "embracing technology and art to create meaningfull interactive solutions which connect with the soul"? You won't get past the fist stage. What type of job do you want? Do you want to design t-shirts all your life or corp websites, say so when you apply. Your site shows work from 2005/2006, where's the rest? A senior needs getting on for 5 years solid work.. Think if your work matches the agencies, so if you cv's full of cool graphics and shirts don't expect an interview at the AKQA's/Pentagrams of this world. It's all good work though, so don't dispare..you just need to find the right approach. D
- Jaline0
Italics in certain text is fine. When it's used appropriately, such as in a title or to emphasize a word, it's okay, as long as it's not used excessively. Moderation is key.
- monoboy0
Your portfolio looks a little sporadic. No doubt you can do nice work though so don't loose heart.
If you can, I'd suggest doing three favourite case studies. Ideally concept to completion. Brand creation, identity, advertising, brochure, web. (And if you don’t have live stuff, design some top notch stuff and say they’re pitches).
Wrap it up neatly and simply in a bespoke printed format and send it out to agencies that do similar or work you aspire to. (Helps if you get the persons name).
And never diss work you've done in the past for other agencies. That just indicates that your difficult to work with.
- Mooski0
I like monoboy's suggestion about the 3 case studies. Might even try that me self. Ta.
- monoboy0
Always worked for me.
- vespa0
i just did a job entirely in italics. Serapion II has a lovely italic.
- neue75_bold0
haha
- Dancer0
hahahahaha
But your an Aussie vespa
p.s it almost doesn't look like an italic
- mrsparkle0
I'd consider using another domain name.
I know that it's prudish of me to say, and I hate that about corpoate life, but I believe that a lot of people get turned off by the wrong domain name. In your case does an HR dept want to hire someone who flirts all day?
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.™
I'm pretty sure that I got passed over jobs in the past with my crazywicked dot com domain, and I used to say 'if they don't hire me because of that, I don't want to work there.' I soon realized that I was being stupid and changed my domain because I didn't want to scare people off imediatley by my domain. Since then, I've at least interviewed for every job I've applied to.
Sometimes it can work if you have a concept tied into the domain name...
- vespa0
woops.
- Mooski0
Serapion is super nice, thanks for the link. What are you using it for?