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Portfolios

Your portfolio should include the following as outlined by the IDSA:

1. Thesis (if graduate student), Resume (graduate and undergraduate)

2. Three Dimensional Design

Photographic record of 3-D model (series of models of the design and development of the product.

3. Drawing

Original drawings of an original product. Can also include presentation of various drawing techniques, such as product rendering, life drawings, color studies (if they express a drawing technique).

4. Color and Light

Should include original color studies. May also be a collection of slides demonstrating studentŐs understanding of the use of light and color.

5. Basic Physics and Mechanics

Mechanical drawings, Photos of a model of a mechanism.

6. Representational Techniques

Renderings of Products

7. Mechanical Drawing

Original working drawings of a product. Can be xeroxes of original drawings.

8. Ergonomics and Human Factors

Should include an ergonomic study and the written research on the project.

9. Oral and Written communication

Statement of a problem in a clear, concise way e.g. a product or thesis proposal. Can also include original, critical writing. (From special project, The Magazine is the Message, Critical Writing.)

10. Graphics/ Computer Graphics

Original graphic work, including mechanicals, showing the process by which the final graphics were developed.

11. Product Methods/Materials

Using slides of products, demonstrate knowledge of basic materials. Can include plastics, metals, glass, earth, paper, wood, fabric, etc.

12. Programming a Product

Demonstration of how a program for the development of a product is created, from RFP (Request for Proposal) response to finished product, outlining the various steps involved.

13. Process Drawings

A collection of gesture drawings (demonstrating how you think). For example, cocktail napkin drawings, noodle doodle sketches, etc.

14. Internship Work

15. Other

This can include oddball stuff, anything funky or beautiful, such as jewelry.

Resumes

Might include the following:

A. A brief account of personal, educational and professional qualifications and experience.

B. Narrative Biography (Not necessarily to be included when sending resume).

C. Statement of personal design philosophy and explanation of why you want to be and industrial designer.

D. Slides - 20. Should include examples of above portfolio requirements.

Competitions

A great way to win some fame and fortune is to enter your designs in design competitions. If you win, you look good; if you look good your school looks good which will also reflect back to you.

Two annual competitions which should be noted are the ID magazine design awards and the IDSA Industrial Design Excellence Awards, IDEA. Winners for IDSA & IDEA are published in a June Issue of Business Week magazine. Deadlines for both competitions are in January or February. Contact ID magazine and IDSA - National as early as possible for their respective entry kits.

1. Send your resume (with a cover letter) to a person, not a title or a corporation.

2. Follow-up one week later.

3. Follow-up phone call to individual to whom you sent letters, one week after follow-up letter.

On Your Own

If you are planning on doing business on your own this Policy Agreement might help you avoid possible conflicts in dealing with clients. We make no claims to its effectiveness of course.

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