ok, so the first order of business...
here is my new logo (minus the black box that blogger has decided to put around it)
the question is... should I keep the word "designs" or get rid of it
I've been told that it's possible that employers will think that I'm looking for contract work rather than a job if I keep the word "designs". Ordinarily I would just scrap the word "designs" and be on my way, however, that word plays a key role in my portfolio where, on every page, I have "jaquelynkatzman designs _______" (the blank is the word to describe what I design). For example, if it's the page that has a brochure on it it says "jaquelynkatzman designs brochures" and so on...it's actually quite clever although I'm butchering it with my description. Just let me know what you think :)
I think your logo design is soooo fine!
ReplyDeleteI also think the "designs" is fine, especially if it plays a key role in your portfolio. Employers are NOT going to read one measly old word and think, "Oh, she only wants one thing -- contract work. Let's not hire her."
...and if they do, they are dumb and you don't want to work for them anyway.
I like it! Also I like the word designs and since I have no idea what you're talking about in terms of employers thinking you want contract work, I'm going to say it's probably made up and you should keep it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE BLOG! You've accomplished my life dreams. I had a similar issue. I have "Freelance Graphic Designer" on my resume and I was nervous because a lot of companies say "no freelancers" in their job postings. I spoke to a graphic designer friend of a friend and she said basically the same thing as Mo. If someone is dumb enough not to hire you because of something so small without even asking you about the details, you probably don't want to work for them anyways. You could always just put "Graphic & Web Design" or something just to make it a bit more general. But I like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I appreciate the support! Soph and Mo, I guess you're right, if I'm applying for a real job...they should know I want the real job :p Also, I was speaking to a person in HR and he told me that he was once speaking to a woman in advertising and she said that if you don't have a website, she won't even consider you for a position, thank goodness I'm almost done my website, but it's definitely something to keep in mind. Also Soph, start a blog! I'll read it!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a bit confusing as a stand alone logo. If I see "First Name Last Name Name Designs" I assume they are a clothes, accessory, or industrial designer. In other words, most people would assume you have a line of something that you market which is not the case for you. You only get the joke if you see it in use. Not sure that's a good strategy. And I agree with the HR guy. I won't work with any designer who doesn't have a solid website. It must be a real site, with their own domain name. No free templates without mods, no blogger sites, and no free hosted portfolio sites. I also expect their email address to be name@mydomain.com and to have an email signature. I also expect them to be able to FTP files up their account for download. To me these are just the basics that any serious designer should have.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the info Clay. I totally agree with not having a free template or free hosted portfolio sites. It's really helpful to hear all this stuff, as I am just starting out and I know I have lots to learn.
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