AIGA Jacksonville invites you to attend the 30th Annual Student Portfolio Review. This year's two-day event begins Friday evening, April 12, with a keynote presentation by Jesse Reed. Saturday, students are paired with local design professionals for feedback on their final portfolios or works-in-progress. Students not reviewing are still welcome to attend Friday for the lecture and Saturday to observe the review.

Select "FRIDAY + SATURDAY: Student Participant: Speaker Event + Review" and receive a discount on admission.

Jesse Reed is a partner at the Brooklyn-based design office, Order, with co-founding partner, Hamish Smyth. The two were previously associate partners for Michael Bierut at the New York office of Pentagram, where they oversaw design initiatives for Mastercard, Hillary Clinton, New York University, the Department of Transportation and others. At Order, their focus on identity and branding work has allowed them to work with a variety of companies, including Kickstarter, Adidas, Floyd Furniture, MoMA, Phaidon, and Shake Shack.

In addition to Order, Jesse is the co-founder of Standards Manual, an independent publishing imprint that focuses on archiving lost artifacts of graphic design. The imprint has most notably published reissues of graphic standards manuals for the NYC Transit Authority, NASA, and the United States EPA. These titles have set the foundation for a wide range of information, transportation, and communication systems around the world. 

When:

Friday, April 12, 2019
6 - 7 pm Social Hour
7 - 9 pm Keynote Speaker

Where:

Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville 
A Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida 
333 North Laura Street 
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Portfolio Review
Professionals and educators from the Jacksonville area volunteer their Saturday to review your portfolio with you in a one-on-one setting. You'll have the opportunity to practice your interview skills, get constructive feedback on your work and gain insight into the industry. You can categorize your portfolio as print, digital or hybrid, and will be matched up with reviewers who specialize in each area.

Portfolio Competition
For an additional fee, you may elect to enter your portfolio into a judged competition, which takes place after the review. A panel of judges, including AIGA members representing all facets of the design community and the keynote speaker, will judge all the entries. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the end of the day.

When:

Saturday, April 13, 2019
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where:

FSCJ-Advanced Technology Center
401 West State Street
Jacksonville, FL 32203

Coffee, snacks, and lunch are provided for all participants.

Who Should Attend?
Recent and soon-to-be graduates are invited to participate in the Student Portfolio Review. Undergraduate, as well as graduate students, are encouraged to attend.

If your portfolio isn’t ready to be unveiled to the public just yet or you're still early in your education, you are still welcome to attend the portfolio review as an observer. Observers are allowed to walk the review area and listen in on the conversations and view the portfolios.

Be Prepared
Your goal for the review is to present your work and get constructive feedback. In order to make that happen, you need to be prepared. Finished portfolio presentations are best, whether it's a custom book, black matte boards in a leather portfolio or an interactive presentation—the choice is yours. If you do intend to show digital pieces, we recommend bringing a laptop or tablet and, to be safe, make sure your work is on your local hard drive, not just online. Those of you still in the throes of creating a one-of-a-kind portfolio are also welcome, as it’s never too early to get constructive feedback.

First Impressions
While this isn’t an interview, this is a chance to make connections and make a lasting impression. Be sure that a lasting impression is based on a "Wow!"-worthy book and not a "Wow?!"-worthy wardrobe. In other words, dress business casual. Other suggestions include getting a good night's sleep, taking a shower, combing your hair and, of course, brushing your teeth. You want your book to leave an impression—not your breath.

Relax, Have Fun
The review doesn’t have to be stressful. You’re here to get constructive feedback on your work—it’s not personal. It’s all about improving your book and making you more marketable.