Education

Transitions newsletter

Welcome to Transitions, an e-newsletter created for AIGA student members to help in their education and eventual transition to the workplace as a professional designer. Although not currently published, It includes straightforward articles on subjects of interest to students; provides personal reading lists about the transition from the perspective of famous designers; and offers references to other materials on our website you may find useful.

Transitions, December 2004
Issue 2, December 2004 What's better than losing weight? It’s that time of year again. You’re engaged in excess, and sooner or later...
Transitions, April 2004
Issue 2, April 2004 The best portfolio in the world may not get you a job Smart employers don’t hire a portfolio. They hire people—people...
Transitions, May 2003
Issue 9      May 2003 Contents Exit ethics: seven strategies for karmic relief Leaving a job is a complicated...
Transitions, March 2003
Issue 7      March 2003 Contents What you want and what they need How do you bridge the gap between your skills...
Transitions, January 2003
Issue 5      January 2003 Contents  Interviewing An informative list on how to make a good first impression,...
Transitions, November 2002
Issue 3      November 2002 Contents Articles: Work in progress: the AIGA Minnesota guide to interns and internships...
Transitions, September 2002
Issue 1      September 2002 Contents Articles: What to expect from your education: making choices...
Transitions, October 2004
Issue 1, October 2004 Why do you design? The simple question of “why you design” has two potential answers. One has to do with your...
Transitions, March 2004
Issue 1      March 2004 Contents Demonstrate your value to potential employers As you transition into your professional...
Transitions, April 2003
Issue 8      April 2003 Contents Forget your portfolio! How do you think? Skills that are necessary to thrive...
Transitions, February 2003
Issue 6      February 2003 Contents What graduates haven't learned When you leave school, you will not have...
Transitions, December 2002
Issue 4      December 2002 Contents Articles: Getting Started As a Freelancer In a challenging job...
Transitions, October 2002
Issue 2      October 2002 Contents Articles: Building a portfolio How to present your work to...