An issue that we must understand is client-designer privilege issues. DTG have asked about this and Baron replied that it is a big concern regarding digital portfolios. It is a fact that all works of an employed designer belongs to employer. Freelancers on other hand own their work all except when they have signed a work-for-hire contract or they are under a non-disclosure agreement with their employer. Since digital portfolios will be in transit and distributed, copyright constraints will enter picture. And employers most likely will not want their “property” have unauthorized copies circulating. Like many other things, this can be resolved through planning ahead.

Negotiate beforehand with your prospective employer you having a right to show your work to other people without necessarily having to own it. This will clear things and help you avoid legal hassles in future. Make a good arrangement to settle all areas that may be unclear. Make room for contingency plans and be ready to execute them if need arise. Opportunity comes to those who are prepared and it will knock not only once if you are listening.

Although Mac and programs like Collage, Photoshop, ColorIT and Painter make it so easy for masses to create collage, true talent will always outperform all others. The skill that is developed by constant practice blooms into more and more beautiful craft.

Amy Wasserman’s works are really wonderful and extraordinarily amazing! See for yourself and experience a different kind of art. Amy can be contracted for custom-made collages for anything from greeting cards to billboards. This woman is really gifted when it comes to art. Mind you, if you want advice or skill of a pro, catch up with Amy at www.cutnpaced.com.