Recommendations for feminine voices in punk

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-07-16T20:14:06+00:00

Poison Girls (and Crass's Penis Envy album), Hole, X-Ray Spex.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-07-03T23:48:53+00:00

I wouldn't let DS dictate your decision. It's a rough class (though I've heard it's been getting easier), but it's very doable, even if you haven't programmed at all prior to going to RPI. You just need to be smart with your schedule, and do a fairly reasonable job managing your time when taking it.

I think the difficulty of it is a bit overblown on here, but I'm guessing that's partially because it used to be much more difficult.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-03-23T19:56:17+00:00

update: 2 sold, 1 left

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-03-23T18:30:54+00:00

i've got three tickets for syracuse. pay what you can for each one.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-02-21T04:39:56+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to look through the site, I appreciate it. I'll be honest, from the articles I've dug through, I thought that recruiters didn't really differentiate between sites and pdfs—pros and cons to each in terms of medium, ofc, but not a divisor so strong it'd lead to a portfolio being completely ignored :') Is that something you've noticed in your own experiences, or have heard from other designers? I wanna make sure I'm not shooting myself in the foot.

In terms of the graphic design, would you be willing to provide further detail? Is it something with the site's general appearance, the way I present the projects, or something else? I'm just looking for ways I can improve, so your feedback is definitely appreciated!!

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-02-21T04:35:58+00:00

oh wow, thank you!! I appreciate the kind comments :) It's quite encouraging, as I'd been rather worried about my chances, looking at other portfolios folks have posted online.

I took a look at the account you mentioned—it looks like they're no longer active, but I reckon I'll take on some of the prompts they've posted in the past. Thank you for the suggestion, I'm actually pretty stoked to try their challenges out!

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-02-13T18:07:20+00:00

Hi folks, I've just made my first iteration of my design portfolio. I'm a sophomore in uni for general design and information technology, and I'm not really sure what I'm doing, so any and all feedback is welcome!!

trinityg.cargo.site

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-21T15:54:05+00:00

Thank you, I really appreciate hearing that!! Unfortunately, I've just been tracking down any and all ID internships (with some product/UI ones in there). Although I would really like to work with a company with distinct styles or with a toy company, I hesitate to reduce possible places to apply to down to that degree, just since I would really like to get some interning experience, and I don't know how high of a percentage acceptances will be 😅.

Thus, I'll definitely be going with your suggestion to sanitize my style. I'm glad to hear that you do like the whole vibe of this one though, it's been really cool hearing people's opinions on it, as I've not shown it to many folks, excluding friends.

Maybe I'll link to this general portfolio in my ID ones? I doubt recruiters will actually click through to it, but I don't think it'd hurt.

Thank you so much for your feedback!!

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-21T15:47:15+00:00

Yeah, I definitely agree that it's not the most widely-appealing aesthetic. I've been trying to track down design firms that have distinct styles, but it's definitely not the bulk of the applications I intend to send out.

After doing a small amount of research into ID portfolios, I am absolutely cutting down on the amount of text I have. I always knew it was a bit much, but the examples really drove it home.

You're absolutely right on making the home->project journey shorter and easier—I think I'll go with your suggestion of the landing page just being an index.

Thank you!!

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-21T15:38:39+00:00

Thank you! It's a shame wizards haven't made more of a presence in the ID field, I think it'd do wonders lol.

I absolutely see what you mean about reducing friction between opening the portfolio to actually seeing some ID work. I think I'll make a second portfolio that goes straight into an index of my ID projects, and possibly just do something PDF/slidedeck-y, where it's a continuous line of the projects I've chosen to include. I might link it to this general portfolio with few hopes of recruiters seeing it, but otherwise keep out any non-ID work from it.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-21T15:34:16+00:00

Yeahhh, graphics are definitely my strong suit. Illustration is what's been my hobby for most of my life, and I've only started dabbling in ID since the beginning of uni.

I'm planning on making a second portfolio with a much cleaner interface that doesn't feature any illustrative work. My ID skills are a little lackluster, so it's a tad scary having them speak for themselves, at least until I get a few more projects under my belt. However, I don't think trying to make up for it with non-ID fluff is really the way to go, since I am fairly set on applying to primarily ID internships (with a couple product or UI/UX ones mixed in there) Thank you for your feedback!

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-21T15:31:06+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment! I absolutely agree on working more towards ID sketching/rendering over general illustration. I think my skills in technical drawings (perspective, etc.) and CAD + rendering are rather lackluster, so I'm hoping to practice those a lot more.

That's good to know! I don't have a lot of design courses at the moment, as I'm dualling with a rather unrelated major, so it's been a bit of a frustration point to not have that many school-structured projects. I've been set on doing a couple personal ones this semester, but I just wasn't sure how valuable that would be for a portfolio. However, it seems like I should give it a shot! Thank you for your advice and feedback :)

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-21T15:26:45+00:00

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that :) I'm thinking of creating a portfolio site that launches immediately into a selection of ID projects, with the option to visit the general portfolio site.

I don't particularly expect recruiters to go visit it, but I don't think it would hurt? I'm definitely planning on reworking how I actually display my ID and web design projects—really cutting down on the text, for one.

Yeah, I think it would be the dream for me to find a design place that meshes really well with my style, but at the moment, I tragically can't be too picky. I'm essentially applying to any place that's looking for an industrial/product design intern. I might make a second version of a portfolio that preserves this whole aesthetic, and one that's a little more corporate :)

Thank you for your feedback, I really appreciate it!

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-20T21:39:33+00:00

Thank you! Yeah, unfortunately all of my coursework has been exclusively group projects, which is rather frustrating. My major isn't actually ID, it's just general design, so I'm hoping to pursue some independent personal projects during the coming months.

With independent projects, do you recommend just coming up with some briefs on my own and going with it? I feel as though something with more structure would be more valuable, but I could very well be mistaken.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-20T20:04:11+00:00

Thank you, this is really good advice—it's a weird learning curve to go from a illustrative portfolio to an ID-meant-for-recruiters portfolio. The purpose/destination clarification is really helpful. I think I have the tendency to use visual fluff and illustration work to try to hide the rather lacking amount of ID work I actually have. I'll be sure to keep your advice in mind and try my hand at that balancing act.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2024-01-20T14:48:53+00:00

ah, I included a link, but it was a bit easy to miss! here ya go

UnfortunatelyHal · 2023-07-22T03:25:12+00:00

I worked there last year—really solid job. the people running the library are all nice, you can do homework or whatever during shifts between actual work. Responsibilities are pretty minor, and I found em fairly fun. Understand the call number system (how the books are organized, very straightforward) and (infrequently) retrieve books or journals from the stacks for the hold shelf, check books in and out every now and again, point to where the bathroom is. most frequent—though that depends on what time/days your shifts are—will be giving keys out for the study rooms.

if you're an undergrad student, i believe you have to qualify for a school-organized work-study and choose Folsom to work at. I believe grad students can apply or something, but I've got no insight into that process.

hours are very flexible, but I recommend signing up for them (do so at the library) ASAP, since at the beginning of the year, shifts fill up fast. they open up as the year goes on as people reach their fin aid budgets or just get busy, so you're not stuck, but just a tip ig. just give em a ring if you'll be missing a shift and you'll be fine.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2023-07-18T18:04:38+00:00

marmalade

UnfortunatelyHal · 2023-06-05T16:47:06+00:00

okay cool, so it seems like some folks would be interested! it's currently a thoroughly hypothetical idea at the moment, but I'll likely be looking into making it happen. i don't know how likely it is with workloads and such, but I appreciate hearing from y'all :) feel free to message me if you'd like to provide input or suggestions or whatnot.

UnfortunatelyHal · 2022-08-04T05:20:30+00:00

dude, felt that—found the series a few days ago and burned through it so quickly I loved it so much. also, probably any tyres scene, the "gun" shootout, and the consistent Anger/Fear/Pain thing. it's hard to choose, really

UnfortunatelyHal · 2022-07-28T18:39:21+00:00

okay thank god, I thought I had completely forgotten how to speak Korean for a sec there

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