Flawed, clumsy, and crass are a few of the words that came to mind as I dug out as much as I could find of my first illustration portfolio in 2008. But I also saw the fire, the humour, and the strong personality I'd packed into it.

We live in the information age, where everyone has the tools, so we have to tell our unique story in a visual brand. Technical competency is no longer enough.

Join me as I work through all 19 images and reflect on what makes for a strong point-of-view in a brand and portfolio.

Head here to do so! https://www.thecreativecondition.com/articles/my-first-portfolio

Covered in this show:

Creative industry positioning
Personality in a portfolio and brand
Storytelling, humour, and intent
The balance of abilities and the desired state

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