The goal of this survey is to gather information to compile a book in order to assist Industrial Design students in creating their portfolio. Please be advised that any information in this survey may appear in the final version of the book.

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* 1. What are the things that excite you most when seeing a portfolio? What are common turn-offs that come to mind when viewing a portfolio?

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* 2. What is your level of experience?

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* 3. What best categorizes your work place?

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* 4. Can poor graphic design ruin a portfolio with otherwise good content?

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* 5. Rank the following skills in terms of importance.

  1 - Not Important 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 - Most Important
Presentation Level Sketching
Conceptualization Sketching
Quality of Ideas
Aesthetic Sensitivity
3D Modeling/Rendering
2D Rendering (Illustrator or Photoshop)
Graphic Design Skills
Design Research
Storytelling
Prototyping
Technical Knowledge

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* 6. 1. What are things that you wish you knew when making your first portfolio?

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* 7. How do you most often view portfolios?

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* 8. 1. What helps you understand an individual's personality through their portfolio?

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* 9. If you would like to be quoted in our book, please include your name. Otherwise, your responses will remain anonymous.

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