AboutPatti Glenn Expertise I can answer questions about InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash (some actionscript). I understand color theory, layout and design principles and typography. Additionally, I can address concerns involving project managment, proposals, and working with contractors (not too much on legal issues though). I can answer questions on both web (CSS, AJAX and XHTML) and print design/production.
Experience I work in web development/design using CSS, AJAX and XHTML. I develop and design printed materials and campaigns (annual reports, catalogs, brochures, corporate identity, packaging). I work as a freelance designer and marketing communications consultant, and also in-house for a public b-2-b company as Sr. Graphic Designer and Marketing Communications Manager. I have worked in Graphic Design for 10 years, and before that I worked as a studio artist producing fine art and illustration.
Organizations AIGA
Education/Credentials BFA Fine Art and Masters Certificate in Multimedia Design.
I submitted a portfolio to an employer who is hiring for a graphic design position. I realized there is a typo on one my pieces. If the work overall is good and that is the only typo found, do you think that would disqualify me?
Thanks,
Erin
Answer It might - depends on if they catch it or how good the other portfolios are they are looking at. Most likely though - even though it's off-putting to see mistakes in a portfolio or resume, they happen quite often (more often than you think they would). And if they see something in your work, you probably be called in to be interviewed.
You could try talking to the receptionist and see if you can swap out the submitted portfolio with a corrected one but you run the risk of pointing out the typo that they may not see.
Correct it, and have the corrected version ready to bring in with you for your interview. Good Luck and don't beat yourself up about it.
