In order to get our members ready for the upcoming Wisconsin and Minnesota portfolio reviews we held a workshop that invited local professionals to help guide us to the best way to arrange our portfolios. Each member got a 15 minute 1 on 1 session with two of the three professionals, and those who were not currently in a session were encouraged to listen in on other’s critiques to learn as much as possible.

The professionals that participated were:

• James Donnelly from The Design Office
• Clara Beck from Laughlin Constable
• Amy Decker from Dig Design

I know I got a lot of great feedback as every other member I spoke with. James Donnelly was even kind enough to stick around for nearly an hour afterward and talk further about design and answered any additional questions we had.

With the portfolio reviews right around the corner and only coming once a year, it is dire that members and students work as hard as they can to get their portfolios in as good of order as possible. Not only are internships and jobs offered at these reviews, but contacts are made as well. Networking is just as important as your portfolio itself.

With this year’s portfolio workshop a rousing success, I look forward to seeing even more people participating next year.

More photos are available here

Wisconsin Student Portfolio Review March 28th and 29th

$25.00 fee / $26.00 online fee

To Register go to our website: www.wisspr.com

Friday March 21st is the LAST DAY to register!

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