{"id":68796,"date":"2024-10-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uninter.edu.mx\/ESCAT\/?p=68796"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:24:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T15:24:12","slug":"the-portafolio-the-key-that-opens-career-doors-escat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uninter.edu.mx\/ESCAT\/index.php\/the-portafolio-the-key-that-opens-career-doors-escat\/","title":{"rendered":"The “Portafolio”: The Key That Opens Career Doors #ESCAT #Uninter #ProyectoEscat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the world of design, the best way to make yourself known and for others to recognize your work is through a professional portafolio<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

For the Professional Portafolio<\/em> class, students were asked to create their first professional portfolio by compiling the best works they have created throughout their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT SHOULD A GOOD PORTAFOLIO<\/em> INCLUDE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many professionals agree that a good portafolio<\/em> should contain a collection of the best works they have done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These can include logos, designs, brand identities, social media designs, art, photography, mockups, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, having a portafolio<\/em> doesn’t necessarily mean it should contain all the previously mentioned works; it can only include content relevant to the specific job one is applying for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION IN EVERY PORATFOLIO<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The essential information in every portafolio<\/em> should have includes: the name on the cover, social media usernames, email address, and contact number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to include this information as it is how potential employers or clients will contact you to respond to your application or request your services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHO SHOULD HAVE A PORTAFOLIO<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every professional should have a portafolio<\/em>. Note that a portafolio<\/em> might seem like a type of CV, but it is not. The difference is that a portfolio is a collection of works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professions that typically require a portafolio<\/em> include: Graphic Designers, Fashion Designers, Industrial Designers, Digital Animators, Architects, Communication Specialists, Photographers, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These professions have a visual work objective, and the only way to prove the experience, skills, and abilities listed on a CV is through the portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IN WHAT FORMATS IS A PORTAFOLIO<\/em> CREATED?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no specific format, as it will depend on the applicant\u2019s preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common is a book format, as previously works were printed or collected in a catalog to be sent to companies or clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, with technology and social media, it is easier to send an email with the content in digital form, typically as a PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some professions, not only a portafolio<\/em> is requested but also a demo, which is a video showcasing skills such as animation, video recording, or editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHERE CAN I SHARE MY PORTAFOLIO<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, formats keep evolving, and with various social media and internet platforms, showcasing your work has become a bit simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended to have a website where you can include both professional and work-related information, a collection of works, and contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since a portafolio<\/em> is limited to only the best and final results, sometimes a compilation of the entire process of a project is created and can be showcased on platforms like Behance or ArtStation, which are well-known for finding works and artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become important for uploading and viralizing works so that more people become aware of what you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STUDENT PROJECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Victoria Cardona Encarnaci\u00f3n, an 8th-semester student from Graphic Design, presented the most comprehensive portfolio<\/em> as she covered all the points requested by the professor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her portfolio is shared below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n