Crafts & DIY Basics
Fundamental principles and concepts
Design & Bind Your Own Creative Portfolio
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Suitable for beginner learners. This course serves as an entry point into Crafts & DIY, building foundational knowledge before moving on to advanced frameworks or specialized paths.
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What You’ll Learn
Intro
Essential Info for Preparing a Portfolio
The Intro Page
The Table of Contents Page
Your Onlince Presence
Collection Pages
Product Mock-Up Pages
Contact Page
Publishing a Digital Version
An Overview of the Process
Gather Materials & Tools
Download the eBook
Prepare the Pages
Cover the Front & Back
Measure & Cut the Book Board
Stack, Drill & Bind
You Made a Book!
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Outcomes
- I’m really excited to share this course with you, because it has a little something for everyone in it. It’s also NOT just for surface pattern designers! Photographers, illustrators, painters, artists, writers and creatives of all kinds will learn how to present their work..
- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:.
- – Why having a portfolio is essential for your creative career – What to include in your book and how to make it a reflection of your brand and work – How to design (and print) the pages of your portfolio in Adobe Illustrator – How to actually build and bind your very own handmade portfolio – Tips on getting in touch with your target people and advice on shipping your book.
- I’ll also be sharing with you several examples of portfolios from creatives of all kinds! You’ll leave the course feeling inspired, motivated and prepared to hit the ground running with your beautiful portfolio..
- We’re going to have so much fun!.
- PLEASE NOTE: This course is a follow up to Intro to Surface Pattern Design & Surface Pattern Design 2.0. Please begin with these courses for detailed training on Adobe Illustrator, color palettes, sketching, motif design and repeat pattern design!.
- LET'S GET STARTED!.
- Be sure to check out the class project page for more info and several downloads. I am so excited to begin this adventure with you. Let's get started!.
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