Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Will Scobie takes
advantage of Flickr's great
organizing tools and
presence online. He draws
copiously, and puts the
results of loose, fun work
on envelopes, scraps of
paper, or in formal
sketchbooks where they
will be seen, but not
confused with his more
formal, developed work.
Design
The design professions share a common ground in their roles as interpreters,
integrators, and collaborators. Although there is little fluidity across the spectrum of
design professions (architects don't usually design annual reports, any more than
designers create elevations) there is quite a lot of crossover at the edges. An exhibit
or experience designer might have been trained in architecture, industrial design, or
graphic design.
Architect | for commission or full-time
An architect designs buildings, interior spaces, and landscapes—the interactive
space of the real world. Because of the stakes involved, the architectural profession
has a strong commitment to apprenticeship. A new architect can expect to spend time
in a CAD support role before they are trusted to take part in the design process, so
their technical skills must be strong.
Although most young architects have some form of digital portfolio, it is often
an exact digital rendition of the traditional print-based archive of models, elevations,
plans, renderings, and photographs. Architectural firms concentrate more on photo-
graphs of finished work online, but even established professionals often show projects
that did not get built or produced in their portfolios. There will always be more
design ideas than there can be actual commissions.
