Spring is a great time to get in shape, and that goes for your portfolio too. Did you know that most portfolio reviewers would rather see less  pieces with more substance? So how can you thin out your portfolio? Try removing just a few pieces, either because they’re older or don’t show your best skills. …

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National Portfolio Days are a great way to get some feedback on your portfolio from representatives of the college/university  you may want to attend. You can get a complete listing of National Portfolio Day events here and you can also read about preparing your portfolio for an event here.

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An annual event held in New York City and Washington, D.C., this year’s  Teen Design Fair is a special opportunity for teens who want to learn about design careers from National Design Award winners and others working at the top fields in fashion, interaction, communications, architecture, and more. Being held this Monday, October 15, 4:00pm to 6:00pm be sure to register in …

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Create an interactive photo gallery inside a PDF in minutes! We recommend this lynda.com video tutorial to get you up and running. You’ll need 11 short minutes to view the video, and Adobe Bridge and Adobe Acrobat. Within an hour you can have a sharp, interactive PDF of your newest work, ready to be emailed and able …

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