Graduation is imminent. The real world is out there. Set yourself up for success by registering for AIGA Wisconsin’s 2017 Student Portfolio Review, featuring a special keynote by design powerhouse Aaron Draplin!
This year’s Portfolio Review is composed of three events – a portfolio workshop, Draplin’s keynote, and the review itself – all of which are included in the registration cost.
This portfolio review is open to design students and recent grads (2 years or less experience) statewide!
Interested in reviewing portfolios on May 6? Select a Reviewer ticket from the ticketing options to sign-up.
April 1: Portfolio Workshop: How To Build A Great Portfolio
Northern Ground
260 E. Highland Ave. 7th Floor, Milwaukee
11am – 2pm
Designers and creatives will teach you how to create the perfect physical or digital portfolio! There is nothing more important to your career than presenting your work in a professional, attractive and accessible way.
Get great tips on putting together your portfolio:
- How to select your work
- How to organize your portfolio
- What do employers look for in a portfolio
- How to design a resume
- How to write a cover letter
- How to put together a promotional piece
- Marketing yourself and your work
- How and where to look for jobs
May 5: Keynote: Aaron Draplin
Hanson Dodge
220 E Buffalo St., Milwaukee
6pm – 9pm
May 6: Portfolio Reviews: Feedback from Professionals
Northern Ground
260 E. Highland Ave. 7th Floor, Milwaukee
Session I: 9am – 12pm
Panel Discussion: 12pm – 1pm (Lunch Provided)
Session II: 1pm – 4pm
Meet with design professionals one-on-one and get feedback on your portfolio. This will be the beta test for your portfolio and your interview skills. Design professionals will meet with you individually and assess your portfolio, letting you know pieces that work and the pieces that need work! You can meet with up to 8 professionals on this day.
Interested in reviewing portfolios on May 6? Select a Reviewer ticket from the ticketing options to sign-up.
Cost
AIGA Members: $25, plus service fees
Non-members: $30, plus service fees
Become an AIGA Member to save on registration now AND on presentations and workshops from the likes of Chelsea Atwell, James T. Edmondson, Kervin Brisseaux and more! See more of AIGA’s upcoming programming here.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: The first 15 students to register get free gear courtesy of MukLuks!
Act fast! Space is extremely limited and will go fast. Any questions? Email education@wisconsin.aiga.org.
Special thanks to our sponsors for the 2017 Portfolio Review: Northern Ground, Big Shoes Midwest, C2, Hanson Dodge Creative and MukLuks.
