Therefore, the ultimate question is: How do we acquire these
jobs that are looking beyond the designer role? Do we get a second degree? We
could, but that would be another expense that we can’t afford right now. Is
there an alternative way?
Well, as designers we present 90% of our qualifications
through our portfolio. With that said, we need that one piece that represents
our project management and marketing abilities and that one piece is an
infographic!
This is an infographic I created as part of a brochure and added it to my portfolio. At every interview this piece got all the attention! Everyone loves infographics, but especially employers. Being able to convey data and a story in a visual form is very powerful and speaks a lot about your skills.
Infographics look simple, but require a lot of researching, data gathering and analytical analysis before a design is created. There is a lot of information out there and to visually represent it can be a challenge!
This is an infographic I created as part of a brochure and added it to my portfolio. At every interview this piece got all the attention! Everyone loves infographics, but especially employers. Being able to convey data and a story in a visual form is very powerful and speaks a lot about your skills.
Infographics look simple, but require a lot of researching, data gathering and analytical analysis before a design is created. There is a lot of information out there and to visually represent it can be a challenge!
The point of an infographic is to display information in an
interesting manner that is readable and easy to understand, especially to those
learning about the topic for the first time. That all starts with identifying the
story and creating a flow and hierarchy that connects the dots for the reader.
A good test is to have someone glance at your infographic for about 30 seconds
and recite back to you what the piece was about. If they cannot, go back to the
drawing board.
I strongly urge you to put an infographic into your
portfolio and to add keywords like analytical, marketing, research, project
management and data on your resume. Set yourself apart from the competition and make yourself more valuable as a designer!
For infographic inspiration I like to use dailyinfographic.com
To learn how to create infographics check out 10 Steps To Designing An Amazing Infographic
To learn how to create infographics check out 10 Steps To Designing An Amazing Infographic
Disclosure
of Material Connection: I have not received any compensation for
writing this post. I have no material connection to the brands,
products, or services that I have mentioned.