On Thu, 2010-09-02 at 14:39 +0200, Marc R.J. Brevoort wrote: > Even if you don't do art but design, surely you have something > (anything at all?) to show for it. It's called a portfolio > or CV, whichever you prefer. It is where you tell about and/or > show stuff you did so that people know what you're capable of, > or at least so that they know what your added value is. > > When you are asked for examples of previous work, you can start > quarreling and implying that people are ignorant before you've > even started on the job. But I imagine the people you're arguing > with aren't going to be overly thrilled about the prospect of > working with you. > > If, on top of that, they have no idea what quality of work > they'll be able to expect from you, don't be surprised if they > don't want you for this job. > > Best, > Marc >
Once again Marc, I'm not going to flog a dead horse with the same response. I'm well aware of what a portfolio is, seeing as I work with Professional Photographers every day. But one thing I have left out that probably should have been mentioned is the fact that I do not have a portfolio because my web work is only a very small part of the work that I do. I don't go pursuing web and graphic work like a I do for my photo work. To put it into perspective, my work-load looks a little something like this ~80%=photo editing ~10%=graphic design and ~10%=web design. So obviously using the aforementioned figures as a guide of how much of my work-load involves web design work, you can see it's only a very small percentage. Hence, ABSOLUTELY no requirement for me to have anything remotely that resembles a portfolio. My web work finds me, I don't go out looking for it! And when I do have a job, when I've completed it, I don't hoard/archive any unnecessary work files on my hard drive for no benefit. And as I've said, none of my previous work is active and/or online at this point in time, hence me no longer having the files around to show anyone. What exactly do people expect to see if I don't have anything to show them? Actually, don't answer that question... Anyway, that's where it's all at folks. When I put my hand up for the task of being a member of the Ubuntu Studio Website Redevelopment Team (if there even is one <confused>), naturally I thought my help would be appreciated. But I had no idea that the attitudes of some people would be a life or death situation. Regardless of my previous experience and work, if my current redevelopment proposals are not liked, some constructive criticism would have been more appreciated than a darn good flaming that I've copped. I don't ask for your pity, I don't want it. I'm simply putting all my cards on the table and saying it how I see it. You're probably not aware, but I am also the Co-Maintainer of the Fedora Design Suite Spin. When I took on that role, I was welcomed with open arms, even with them knowing I had no previous experience for such a role. And to be honest, I was a little scared taking on the role. But I took comfort in the fact that I had the help of two other Owners/(Co)-Maintainers. My point; I was welcomed and given a chance regardless of my experience and previous work. And you know what? My work on the Fedora Design Suite Spin is appreciated among my fellow developers as I've been told several times already. I have got the ball rolling on several different things now which would not have happened until I came along. But going back on-topic, I'm still willing to consult and comment and help where needed if I'm still wanted. As a previous user of the Ubuntu Studio (now use vanilla Ubuntu with pretty much the same graphic applications installed), I felt that I should help out where I can because I truly believe that Ubuntu Studio has greater potential than it's current state. And what's better than jumping on the train myself and help out with those very changes to help things, erm... change... and move along. Regards -- Chris Jones <[email protected]> -- Ubuntu-Studio-devel mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-devel
