Oh sh*t what now? : honest advice for new graphic designers / *I, Craig Oldham, am the author.

An introduction of sorts - Warnings - We [don't] need [no] education - Portfoli-ooohs portfolio-aaahs - Placements & interning - The Industry™ -- Processing process - On a personal note - Oh shit oh shit what now?! - About the author bit.

So you've graduated. What now? Where do you live? Can you afford to live? How can you make money doing design? How do you get a job? Who do you want to work for and are you good enough? What goes in your portfolio? This book offers a comprehensive and insightful guide to anything and everything that is of practical and emotional use to those looking to break into the creative industry. It will share experiences, ideas, interviews, contacts, hints, advice, criticism, and encouragement. With sections covering education, portfolios, the gap year, placements, jobs/freelancing, working process, and personal development, this straight-talking, sometimes funny and frequently irreverent guide is a must-read for all creative arts students.