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Job no:7
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Dept : D
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The concept for Michelle Kim’s portfolio, titled Being
Green, springs from the phrase “it’s not easy being
green.” This theme shows the difficulties of being a
young designer with much to learn. Since white is a
challenging color—and easily soiled—it shows Kim’s
attention to detail in design and presentation. The red
stripe that wraps around the portfolio box represents
the struggle and determination of a young designer.
BELOW
To further emphasize the idea of being green and striv-
ing for growth, Kim arranged the work chronologically.
By the end of the book, it’s clear that she’s matured in
her ability to design and solve ...