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Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing Get Started Choose Software Make Something From Jacci Howard Bear, your Guide to Desktop Publishing On the blog someone asked what is a portfolio? I suppose before we talk about what goes in one we should backtrack and define what it is. In terms of desktop publishing and graphic design, a portfolio is simply a collection of samples that show what kind of design work you've done in order to show a prospective employer or freelance client what you're capable of producing. It's like a visual resumé. Not everyone needs a portfolio but even if you don't need one, it can be fun to put one together. Print out an extra copy of all the greeting cards or newsletters you make for friends and family. Take screenshots of your personal Web page (or pages you've done for friends) each time you make significant design changes and print those screenshots to keep a running record. Everytime you create a new avatar for use on various online forums, print a copy for your personal portfolio. Your personal portfolio is like a scrapbook or photo album of fun or interesting things you've designed -- even if just for personal use and enjoyment. What's in Your Portfolio? In last week's poll over 40% of you said you have a portfolio although more than half said it needs updating. So, let's take a closer look at what you have in your portfolio. Read more What If You Have Nothing to Go in Your Portfolio? At least some of the 40+% of you that said you are working on putting together a portfolio may be scratching your head trying to figure out what to put in it. Here are some ideas for you. Read more The Case for a Portfolio A 3-ring binder may be all you need, especially for a personal portfolio. But for more formal presentation it can help to have a portfolio case designed for the job. The right case can help you present your work more effectively too. Read more Desktop Publishing Ads Freelance Graphic Design Portfolio Desktop Publishing Business Software Featured Articles Supplies You Need Things to Make Graphic Design Tutorials Desktop Publishing Page Layout Tutorials Graphics Tutorials About.com Desktop Publishing on Facebook   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More> This newsletter is written by: Jacci Howard Bear Desktop Publishing Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Desktop Publishing newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Client Issues Dealing With Clients (a Creative Thinking Exercise) It's a Small Job, I Think I'll Skip the Contract (Noooooo...) Is Working on Spec Ever OK? Advertisement