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Can I put personal projects in my portfolio?
Don’t include hobbies or personal projects in the professional work section of your portfolio. The most important thing is that you portray yourself as skilled in the areas for which companies are looking to hire.
How many projects should I have in my portfolio?
The perfect number of projects to have in your portfolio at any time should be between 4-6 projects. This number of projects allows you to clearly communicate the type of work you enjoy doing and want to continue to create.
Can you put company work in your own portfolio?
Whether or not you have portfolio display rights, there are still a few good practices you may want to consider when choosing to display agency work in your own personal online portfolio or even your physical portfolio. Clearly mention the work was done by you while working at an agency or other company.
Do you own the rights to your design work?
But these are common misconceptions that both graphic designers and clients alike fall prey to. Despite there being a robust debate on the web, there’s really only one correct answer. I hate to break it to you, but under US Copyright law, the designer automatically owns all rights to the work they do. That’s right.
Can a design be reproduced without the designer’s consent?
All reproduction rights on the copyrighted work are retained by the designer. The work may not be reproduced in any form without consent from the designer. Of course, there’s always room for negotiating – but everything is always defined within an agreement signed by both parties. In any case]
Can you get sued for putting company projects in your portfolio?
Yes, you could get sued, but most likely the company would first send a cease and desist letter asking you to remove it from your site in which case, you should. If it did end up in court, your former employer would have to prove sufficient damages to force you to pay for their losses. All unlikely scenarios.