Graphic Design work experience

[NL Wall Art 10]

You should be updating your portfolio on a regular basis, and promoting this on the web the best way you can. You could even start selling your graphic designs on stock photo and image websites such as iStockPhoto and similar sites. You can make some money and also promote your work.

 

I completely agree with this.

[DandelionEm 10]

Thanks everyone.

 

I know it's a tough area to get into but like I said previously, I'd kick myself for not trying, I'm only 19 so I'm allowed to make mistake haha!

 

I'm starting to work on a portfolio now. I've made my cv more creative and I'm going to go through my old assignments and re do them and make them better, I suppose this is a good way to start. Once I have enough work I'll set up an online portfolio

 

I'm also going to look at finding another college course or maybe a course in or around sheffield, I'm scared that because I've taken a year out of college I've lost my creativeness! Can't hurt gaining more skills after all

[Rushup 10]

Once I have enough work I'll set up an online portfolio

 

Behance and Tumblr are great ways to get your work seen, and completely free.

[hitchhiker 10]

Hi,

 

I'm currently looking for an apprenticeship in Graphic design or marketing. I thought work experience might help with my applications and just getting more of a feel for that work environment.

 

I'm struggling to find anywhere that does this kind of work experience! Does anyone know of a company who has done this kind of work experience before or even have a friend who is looking of taking someone on for work experience?

 

Any suggestions welcome!

Thanks

 

Hi DandelionEm,

 

It's tough in the current economic climate in the graphic design world. The problem is that people don't value good design so as soon as they start to 'tighten their belts', the graphic design is often one of the first casualties.

 

I know this as graphic design is something we as a company provide, but we don't advertise this any more (I studied GD back in the days when everything was hand rendered!) as people don't want to pay for it.

 

If it were me in your situation, and I was adamant that this was the career for me, I would be either calling round printers for opportunities (as they're getting the bulk of this type of work at the moment) or considering heading to London as there's a lot more work available down there.

 

I hope this helps?