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My 50 cents for a someone looking for a career in the visual communication and design space at a top studio. Don't reach out for internships until you know the basics. Your chances of getting into a top studio are very lean. Let's say you know the basics, do 2-3 awesome passion projects. Go beyond just the branding and identity (maybe some basic UI for the website). Make a 10 page deck, not 50. Make sure the 10 pages are the best ones you have designed in your life. This is your learning curve too. Don't export it until you are happy and feel proud about yourself. Compare your work with the ones uploaded in the agencies portfolio and your gut feeling will give you the answer on if you should apply to that agency or not. Your skill and hard work is going to define your career like any other quantum of life. #careerindesign

Insights from last week’s (Monday, September 30th) Speaker Series with Bex Creatives: Q: What are you currently working on? A: Right now, I’m focused on photographic work, including concept creation and managing contracts. The skills I’ve learned from the program, like organization and time management, are now essential in my business. Q: What internships have you taken? A: I took a web design internship because that's the direction I wanted to pursue. It was a freelance position for an organization in Oakville, where I worked one day a week for 7 hours. The internship helped me manage my time better, stay organized, and use the connections I made with professors. Q: When applying for internships, do you recommend a website or printed portfolio? A: I recommend a PDF portfolio. Include 5-6 pieces but no more than 5 pieces in each category. Make sure to show the step-by-step process, including sketches, wireframes, user testing, and research. Q: What are some portfolio tips you shared? A: -Include 5-6 pieces, no more than 5 per section. -Show step-by-step processes with sketches, wireframes, and user testing. -If it’s a physical portfolio, keep it small and cohesive. -Don’t overload with too much content—it can water down your message. -Focus on projects that represent your branding; if a project doesn’t align, scrap it. -Personal projects stand out more and help make a lasting impression. -Start building your portfolio early—it’s constantly evolving as you grow. Q: When did you land your internship? A: I landed my internship later, closer to the end of October. If you’re waiting to apply, don’t delay—just do it. Start emailing small businesses and get your name out there. Q: How important is your resume for an internship? A: Your resume is very important because it highlights skills that might not be in your portfolio, like volunteer work or unpaid gigs. These skills can show you have valuable experiences outside of graphic design. Q: What if you’re considering changing streams? A: Whether or not you change streams depends on your goals. Having knowledge and skills in multiple areas can be useful and fun. It allows for more versatility in your career. #mohawkcreativeindustries #connectthedots

Let’s Talk About Unpaid Internships in Graphic Design As a graphic designer, you may find unpaid internship opportunities, especially when you're just starting. While gaining experience is important, it's also crucial to understand your worth. Here are a few things to consider before saying "yes" to unpaid work: 1️⃣ Value Your Skills: Your time and effort are valuable even if you're a beginner. Design work requires creativity, time, and expertise—skills that deserve compensation. 2️⃣ Experience Doesn’t Always Equal Payment: While unpaid internships may promise "experience for exposure," it's important to ask yourself if you're getting the growth you need for your career. 3️⃣ Alternatives to Unpaid Work: If you're looking to build your portfolio, try creating personal projects, collaborating with peers, or working with non-profits that align with your values. This way, you can still gain experience without compromising your worth. 4️⃣ Know When to Walk Away: If an internship isn’t offering meaningful learning experiences or networking opportunities, it may not be worth your time. Remember, your creativity is valuable. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and seek opportunities that respect your skills! --------------------------------------------------------- Want to start your Graphic Designer career but don't know where to start? Or Are you facing difficulties in your Graphic Design Career? Need Guidance? I'm here to help you with my journey and experience! Book 1:1 Session with me:- #GraphicDesign #Internships #CareerAdvice #DesignCommunity #ValueYourWork #DesignLife

Excited to Share My Second Project Experience! ✈️🌍 I am thrilled to announce the completion of my second project during my internship as a Graphics Designer Intern at CodeClause Internship. Project ID: #CC6544   Project Title: Social Media Post for a Travel Agency   Project Level: Intermediate Level   Assigned By: CodeClause Internship Project Aim:   Design an engaging social media post promoting travel destinations for a fictional travel agency. Project Description:   Create a social media post with captivating visuals and persuasive text to encourage travel. Pay attention to platform-specific design requirements. What I Learned:  Social media graphic design, content promotion. Tools I Used: - Adobe PhotoShop - Canva This project was a fantastic opportunity to enhance my skills in social media design and content creation. I'm excited to continue exploring and growing in this dynamic field. check out on GitHub: [ https://lnkd.in/g4xppCgv ] #GraphicDesign #Internship #SocialMediaDesign #TravelAgency #ContentPromotion #CodeClause #CodeClauseInternship #LearningAndGrowing

Warning for Freelancers⚠️: Never Start a Project Without Signing the Contract !!📝 I started web development a few weeks ago, but before that I have done graphic designing for various clients. During this time, I completed numerous projects and internships. However, I made a crucial mistake on one occasion. I was offered a 3-month internship with a good stipend. We agreed on everything, and I started working for her. After almost a week of work, she decided to go with another candidate she had interviewed. This was a big shock to me, and it taught me an important lesson: never start working on a project without signing a contract. Always make sure that you have a signed agreement before committing your time and skills to a project. This protects you from sudden changes and ensures that your hard work is well recognized.

Me to myself during: 🎒 School: "One day, I'll bring my imagination to life through design." 🎓 College: "My creativity will inspire and engage audiences." 💼 Internships: "I'm honing my skills to turn visions into reality." 💻 Freelancing: "It's time to showcase my unique design style to the world." 🎨 Final Year: "This is my moment to leave a mark in the design industry." It took 17 years of dedication to reach: 🖌️ Countless designs created and refined. 📁 Numerous projects completed for satisfied clients. 📚 Valuable lessons learned from every challenge. 🏆 Creative milestones celebrated with each success. But it was 17 years in the making. Everything started with a passion for design. Each step was a chapter in my story, filled with hard work, creativity, and growth. Now, as I look forward to my future in the design industry, I carry with me the lessons and experiences that shaped my path. My number one lesson? Never lose sight of your vision. 🌟 #GraduationProject #NIFT #Internship #3DModelling #3DAnimation #GraphicDesigner #Advertisement #MotionGraphicArtist #DesignJourney #CreativeProcess #VisualDesign #ArtAndDesign #DesignInspiration #DigitalArt #DesignLife #FreelanceDesigner #DesignCommunity #DesignGoals #CareerInDesign #DesignThinking

🚀 Oasis Internship Level 1, Task 1: Landing Page Development 🚀 I’m excited to share my first project for Level 1 of the Oasis internship! For Task 1, I developed a fully responsive and visually appealing landing page. 💻 Technologies Used: - HTML: Structured content with semantic elements. - CSS: Designed with a modern, clean aesthetic, ensuring responsiveness for a seamless user experience across devices. 🌐 Learning Outcomes: - Improved my skills in HTML and CSS. - Gained practical experience in creating responsive web designs. - Enhanced my understanding of user engagement through visual and interactive elements. #OasisInfobyte #OasisInternship #WebDevelopment #HTML #CSS #ResponsiveDesign #WebDesign #LandingPage #ProjectShowcase #LearningExperience #TechSkills #InternshipJourney

🌟 Exciting Internship Experience 🌟 During my recent internship at Prodigy InfoTech, I had the incredible opportunity to work on a project that truly showcased my passion for web development! 🚀 💻 Task: Build a personal portfolio website that highlights my skills, projects, and accomplishments as a web developer. Here are the key highlights of the project: ✨ Design an Attractive Layout: I created a visually appealing layout to grab visitors' attention right away. From the color scheme to typography, everything was tailored to reflect my personal brand. 🏠 Captivating Home Page: I designed a dynamic home page featuring a captivating headline, a professional photo, and a concise yet powerful summary of my technical skills. 👨💻 "About Me" Section: I provided a detailed background about my journey, including my education, professional experience, and projects I've worked on, showcasing my growth as a developer. This project not only sharpened my skills but also helped me understand the importance of building a strong personal brand through web design. I'm excited to share this milestone and eager to continue honing my web development skills! #WebDevelopment #Portfolio #Internship #PersonalBranding #FrontendDevelopment #UXDesign #ProdigyInfoTech

💡 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 As we talked about teaching yourself to be a designer in the first part, we’ll discuss how to get a good internship. 📍 Network Well Make connections and get to know people in the industry. Building a brand for yourself is important. 📍 Create a Strong Portfolio Make three good case studies and put them on a platform like Behance, Dribbble, Notion, or as a PDF. Recruiters should see everything in one place. 📍 Join UX Communities Get feedback on your portfolio from others and improve it. 📍 Reach Out Ask for what you want. Contact recruiters, hiring managers, and designers through email or LinkedIn. 📍 Attend Events Go to UX meetups and networking events. Build relationships with people. 📍 Apply for Internships Look for UX internships on job boards and apply. 📍 Try Freelancing Start doing freelance work. It can lead to great opportunities in the future. #uxdesign #uxresearch #uxcommunity #internships #uxinternships #uxportfolio

This post will be shouting about the amazing work our intern Sana Jayaraj has been doing over the past 4 months. 🧡 Sana has been our Graphic Designer intern for the past 4 months, and we’re so proud of the work she’s done. No coffee runs or basic research tasks found here - working alongside our Creative Director, here’s how Sana has delivered outstanding visuals for us and our clients.  1/ Social media 📲 Sana put together a variety of graphics together for numerous clients during her time with us. Whether it was a client in recruitment, tech or for our own agency, she delivered visuals that not only looked fantastic, but received excellent engagement.  2/ Website antics 👩💻 Without any previous website design experience, Sana attacked this with passion in her stride. She added some fun icons to our site and experimented with colour contrasts, spicing it up in a very Small City way. But she didn’t just do our site - she also assisted in designing a website for a tech client of ours. So yes, her skills are super transferable across different industries!  3/ Photoshoot guru 📸 As Small City was going through their rebrand process, Sana suggested that the Directors should get some sparkly new photos to really showcase our personality. So that’s what we did. After putting together a mood board and ideas for video / stills, we think the end result came out pretty good, if we do say so ourselves.  4/ Animation 📹 Coming soon! Small City’s new website has a very fun video on the homepage. Sana not only filmed the footage, but added some text animations to the video once it had been edited by our Creative Director. It’s funky, it’ fresh, it’s very us. 👀 So, that’s that. As a business leader, if there’s anything you can take away from this - it’s that investing in young talent and trusting them to get the job done is 100% the right route to take. 🤝 Well done Sana, we’re so proud of all you’ve achieved during your time with us!  Big thank you to all the The Manchester Metropolitan University team and Kenny L. for helping us with this internship opportunity!  #InternshipProgramme #MMU #MMUIntern #RiseInternship #Internship #AgencyIntern