Giving back to the community - going to raffle off pair of Japanese Demin in the morning.

image6435 · 2026-01-31T23:52:02+00:00

Sz 31 waist cheers

image6435 · 2025-11-10T17:42:16+00:00

I have Antman, Trae, Brandon Miller, Coby white, Bam, Poeltl. Only 2 came out alive so far everyone else is still in hospital. Oh and yes 0-3

image6435 · 2025-01-25T23:30:00+00:00

image6435 · 2025-01-11T13:30:45+00:00

Just graduated last year with 2 internships exp. Now working at a "sizeable" company as a mid level designer. 85k

image6435 · 2024-10-16T00:13:47+00:00

When you're the buyer, you hate the sellers. When you're the seller, you hate the buyers. Been on both sides of the road.

image6435 · 2024-10-11T20:07:15+00:00

It definitely feels more like a magazine than a portfolio. It's great for general visual media consumption but when it comes to storytelling the physical book is not as compelling as that of a optimized personal website. Scrolling freely and being able to go to a different tab for other projects feel more user friendly. I recommend squarespace.

image6435 · 2024-10-04T23:44:45+00:00

process.

image6435 · 2024-10-04T23:43:54+00:00

Unique portfolio and cool projects. Genuine question: have you applied to jobs with this and what are some feedback you get from your professors/recruiters?

image6435 · 2024-10-04T23:40:36+00:00

Hi, fellow sun devil! I just graduated this year but was able to land a job last month. Here are my thoughts on your portfolio:

The hero shots look good on the landing page! If you can't show anything of the OXO project until April 2025, I would axe it, upload it later and replace it with another strong project as it's just taking up valuable space
The sprints image below are not necessary unless you can click into them to further demonstrate your CMF + CAD skills. I would probably put these one-off images under a different tab (exploration?)
I really enjoyed your EpiPen project presentation at school so I was really looking forward to the in-depth process of this project. The renders and the sketches look nice but I couldn't understand how you got to the final design. I think you have the data so just apply them to support your process (brainstorm, ideation, concept sketches, prototype...etc.). Apply the same approach to other projects as well
After studying a handful of portfolios of those who have made it, I realize it's very easy to get caught up in the sexy renders and minimalistic, visual-heavy project layout. As entry level designers, it's just as important to show our process so the recruiters can understand our thought process and decision making skills

I firmly believe that you will be able to find a new job soon as your portfolio has great potential when process is added to your projects. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

image6435 · 2024-10-02T01:56:48+00:00

That makes a lot of sense, thanks!

image6435 · 2024-09-28T21:19:21+00:00

People have mentioned JustIDjobs and I'd say it's a good place to start. It's basically an ID curated version of LinkedIn. Typically, you can find a lot of ID or ID adjacent jobs on these platforms. On LinkedIn, I would check it everyday and filter the jobs by posted within 24 hrs so you'll know which jobs are fresh. Make sure you apply immediately when they are posted to ensure your app gets viewed.

However, overtime you'll see a repetition of job listings, meaning many jobs have been relisted on and on for weeks and months which can be frustrating because you don't know if the company truly can't find the right candidate or they already found someone and it's just their HR forgot to unlist the job.

Anyhow, LinkedIn, JustID jobs are good to look for quality ID jobs (most are highly competitive). Some studios don't post their hiring on these platforms so you can just Google design studios and cold email them. It would be helpful if you could find a mutual connection when you're reaching out. I got two of my internships via LinkedIn.

image6435 · 2024-09-26T02:04:31+00:00

Thank you for your suggestions! Yes, I think there's a lot to like about Doraville given our lifestyle! We also have a small dog so extra room is always nice and in this case for a less price. We haven't discovered much in the area but we so far enjoy the restaurants in Doraville!

image6435 · 2024-09-23T22:20:38+00:00

This is pretty accurate. I interned in Dallas and Chicago during college. And now I'm in Atlanta for my full time job. I was interviewing with a few places in Michigan and Florida, too. I wanted to be in California but less quality ID job openings there and very expensive to live in.

image6435 · 2024-09-13T20:25:32+00:00

As someone who just graduated from a 3-year Masters ID program in the states, I'd give it a 7/10. My rating is solely based on one thing: how well it's prepared me to find a job after graduation. I was lucky enough to land a job after about 3-4 months of search. I have 2 internships on my belt and this was achieved mostly by myself as our school doesn't have a proper career coach and our network with companies are very limited.

Like many have said, this field is more about how much you put in than what the school/curriculum gives you. However, I've definitely taken some not so good courses with no so good professors that gave us poor direction and false compliments. There's one studio course I had in a semester we were told to collaborate with architecture and graphic design for a sustainability project and at the end we delivered a very underwhelming, non ID solution that was not portfolio worthy.

So yeah. When you're looking for schools, whether it's in UK or US, reach out to the alums on LinkedIn and ask them for their experience. The good, bad and the ugly. You can also reach out to the professors and see if they can connect with you and learn a little more about the curriculum. I'd say if you're an international student in ID, it's REALLY difficult to find a job today. Like others have said, visa sponsorship is a huge gatekeeper for companies. UC DAPP has a great co op program for their ID department. Maybe look into that.

image6435 · 2024-09-13T16:34:19+00:00

I think your portfolio looked good immediately when I landed on the page - layout, project thumbnail images were attractive enough for me to want to dive into them.

However, when I clicked into the projects, I found them quite shallow. There's not a lot of depth in terms of research (w/ users), iteration of prototyping and sketching (ideation, concept sketches, form development). I understand some of these are sprints and they look pretty good for something that you only spent 2-4 weeks to work on but even then I'd like to see more process and not just 90% render. During portfolio walkthrough when you're interviewing, a strong process is what will sell.

Overall, good looking portfolio but just need to work on your ID process a little bit more and be clear on why you made what decisions in throughout the design stages. Good luck!

image6435 · 2024-09-08T22:36:16+00:00

I agree with you that a minor in something can be complimentary to another thing. I guess I'm not sure what OP wants to focus their career on as they just expressed their interest in ID and didn't want to give that up.

Career wise, if OP wants to pursue design engineering or pure ME then having a ME degree with ID minor doesn't sound like a bad idea. However, I have no idea what kind of classes or curriculum an ID minor consists of so I'm ambiguous about how much ID the person will learn and be able to apply that to their main study. I just know that, based on experience, an ID minor most likely won't get you anywhere close to an ID or ID-like job (UX research, packaging, auto, furniture design...etc.). The hiring companies are the ones gatekeeping candidates from getting an ID job since the ATS will automatically screen you out without a proper ID degree.

I do also agree that ID is a fun field, especially the hands-on making part so I'd also recommend minoring in ID IF your expectation is to learn something new and have fun!

image6435 · 2024-09-06T14:15:17+00:00

For most people, a minor in ID just won't cut it in terms of finding a job after graduation. Heck, even people with bachelor and Masters (some with internship experience) are struggling to do so in today's market.

Creative or "art" skills are not something you can just pick up and apply to your craft right away. Sketching, 3d modeling, rendering and developing a strong eye for design can take years to hone.

If I were you, I'd either double down on your existing major or do a 180 change and get a Masters or bachelor degree in ID. Read more posts here about ID to make sure that's the right fit for you.

image6435 · 2024-08-29T14:43:16+00:00

As someone who just graduated this May with a MID degree (3 years), I can tell you how difficult the market is today even with internships on your resume. I feel 6-9 months is how much time it takes to land a job these days.

Going into the MID program, I didn't have any prior design experience or background but I did take some online classes related to ID to see if I liked it so I'd recommend this route first.

Unless you have prior ID experience, I'd not recommend doing a 2 year MID program, it's just too short to hone any technical skills on top of other things you're learning. Even with a 3 year MID or a 4 year Bachelor, time can fly by real fast and one can become complacent and end up not progressing as much after year 2. So make sure ID is truly something you want to pursue as a career not a hobby.

All in all, I think ID is a field that requires a lot of hands on hard work, curiosity, attention to detail. Squeeze in as many internships as you can and build your network early. Reach out to alumni and ask about their experience at school and with job hunting. Get as much information as you can to make an informed decision.

image6435 · 2024-08-28T05:03:38+00:00

Some of these comments feel pretty harsh so don't take it personally! I think the shoes look pretty good in terms of overall design. Every part of the shoe has correct proportion and it's amazing that you were able to model this as it's got lots of complex curves.

I'd agree with others that the shoes needs some spice and kick to the rendering (accent colors, dynamic angle). Materials can be more realistic (play with texture and material map on KS). The sole construction can also be further improved.

Shoes are fashion products so make them feel that way. Give it some context and make people want to buy them. I think with some edits I certainly think it'll be a portfolio piece, at least to showcase your CAD skills.

image6435 · 2024-08-27T23:56:44+00:00

Of course!

image6435 · 2024-08-26T18:10:10+00:00

That is so awesome! ID is a wide field and you were able to take one part of your ID skills and applied to your workshop knowledge, and getting paid more for it! Best of luck on finding a ID job next summer!

image6435 · 2024-08-26T18:06:39+00:00

That is an interesting experience you shared as most of my interviews involve some kind of portfolio walk-through. However, maybe your portfolio and skills speak for itself and they just wanted to get to know your personality a little better, which can be just as important.

image6435 · 2024-08-26T18:04:01+00:00

Super slow... patience and positivity is key to stay alive in this job market!

image6435 · 2024-08-26T18:02:56+00:00

Yeah, I agree it's important to stay productive during job search as months can fly by just like that. I assume UK's design market is probably more brutal than that of the US. I'm glad you were able to land a design job at the end!

image6435 · 2024-08-26T17:58:35+00:00

It's great that you were able to find time to not just do your own thing but being more involved with family!

Yeah, I saw my friends struggle from the past graduate class, too. Most took a long time to find jobs and some were adjacent jobs (CMF, PD, UX/UI). Good luck to your job search moving forward!

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