Portfolio Day might make you cry, but it’s worth it

If you’re looking for a design job right out of school, then AIGA Portfolio Day is your best chance to schmooze with local designers who might be hiring.

Even if you’re not looking for a job, it’s the best way to get useful feedback on your portfolio—even if the reviewers make you cry. Just remember, you are more than your portfolio.

Here are the 11 12 AIGA chapters hosting portfolio days this year. If you live close to any of these cities, don’t hesitate to register and show off your work. The fee is about $10–$35 depending on whether or not you’re a student AIGA member.

• Detroit, MI
  March 29, 2008

• Chicago, IL
  April 2, 2008

• Pittsburgh, PA
  April 10, 2008

• Cleveland, OH
  April 11, 2008

• Minneapolis, MN
  April 11-12, 2008

• Baltimore, MD
  April 19, 2008

• Indianapolis, IN
  April 19, 2008

• Los Angeles, CA
  April 26,2008

• New Orleans, LA
  April 26, 2008

• Seattle, WA
  April 26, 2008

• San Francisco, CA
  May 31, 2008

• San Diego, CA
  May 31, 2008

Please let me know if I’ve missed any cities.