Welcome!
“Research is not just information retrieval at the beginning of the design process but ongoing feedback and evaluation of the consequences of design action,
Semester Schedule Overview
September 2, 2025:Class Introductions, Review Syllabus, and Course OverviewSeptember 4, 2025:*Class Starts at 9:45am*Inventory Exercise:Begin Mapping Out
EXAM DELIVERABLES + ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
EXAM DAY Friday, December 19th 8:30am – 11:30am [ S H A R P ] — Final Presentation In-person presentation of completed Online Portfolio Website
File Preparation and Formatting Checklist
When preparing your projects for review or portfolio presentation, file formatting and naming are essential parts of professional design practice. Proper
RESOURCE LIST
by Liam Gunning Print-on-Demand Clothing + Household Items: Printful : POD with one of the largest catalogs for apparel, accessories, and various
Project 1 : Portfolio Inventory
Assess the design work you’ve completed during your last 3 years at Rutgers and list 10-12 projects that you choose to perfect for your portfolio. Create
1st Day
Share a meaningful experience related to design or creative practice that has inspired or influenced your work. How has it shaped your perspective, and
Project 3: Senior Portfolio Website
Your Senior Portfolio Website should present 10 of your best projects in a digital experience that is coherent with the personal branding you have
Project 2: Personal Identity
As a designer, how you brand yourself communicates the type of creative maker/thinker you are, the work you do and/or the service(s) you provide. For this
End of Semester Schedule
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 In Class: – In Class Work Session + Individual Rounds – Review Website Initial Framework – Review 4th set of
Creative Contract Documents
Invoice Templates: Creative Market Invoice-Template Spreadsheet Adobe Business Resources New Invoice Examples: Invoice-Template – Google Sheets Invoice
Stationery System – Assets
A (personal) stationery system refers to a set of coordinated materials and documents that an individual uses to present as a professional, and communicate
Stock Image & Video Sources
FREE unblast pexels unsplash Pixabay Freepik StockSnap Gratisography Kaboompics
Designer’s Statement / BIO Examples
Hola! Yo soy Gisela. Una Señorita who likes to create cool stuff for small businesses and awesome people. I am a multidisciplinary designer
Reference & Inspiration
CURATED DESIGN — Online Publications, Competitions & Blogs Abduzeedo — A daily design blog showcasing inspiration, tutorials, and creative work
PDF Portfolio Example
Your PDF portfolio should be a branch from the design aesthetics derived from your Personal Branding. It should hold true to the design elements that where
DC/VM Language
For DC Internship (Resumé) Member of the Design Consortium, a student/faculty collaborative and creative studio at Express Newark/RU-N in which faculty
Personal Identity Presentations
Below are some specifics and resources to help you in preparing your Personal Identity Concept Presentation. Present your research (images, brainstorming,
Design History
Design Is History designhistory.org Design Timeline Index Smarthistory History of Communications Image: Design Is History Website
Design Practice
Please see below for a list of resources that will assist you with design practice document prep, job search and freelance design approach. Preparing











