I'm looking for advice from the professionals out there as I'm new to the work environment.
I was fortunate enough to land a job after graduation. I'm currently working on my portfolio to make it better. As part of making it better, I would like to add a project I participated on in the office where I'm currently employed. The project was a competition. We didn't win, but I really like it. I think that this could help as a reference of what I have learned in the office environment. If I want to use the renders and drawings from that project, do I need to ask for permission to anyone in my office?
I'm trying to keep it on the quite side as I don't want people in the office to know I'm looking for new opportunities.
Thanks for the advice :)
Non Sequitur
Jul 17, 18 1:45 pm
Typically, it's expected that staff carry over some past projects as part of their professional portfolio... however, you must be very clear in your involvement level in the project and give full credit to the office (aka, don't claim it's your project).
Everyday Architect
Jul 17, 18 1:56 pm
What NS said, and remember it is always easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
SneakyPete
Jul 17, 18 3:16 pm
You need to find out whether there was a requirement of secrecy. If the designs that didn't win are not allowed to be published, you're running a (very small) risk if you include it, more so if you indicate what the competition was for.
mchedraui
Jul 18, 18 3:43 pm
Thank you all for the great advice! I'll mention the company name and team members in the portfolio so its clear and the appropriate credit is given. :)
archinine
Jul 18, 18 9:49 pm
Asking your firm to display work is like waving a flag than you’ve got one foot out the door. Give credit where it’s due and don’t pretend you did it alone. You’ll be fine it’s common practice.
Hi fellow archi and designers,
I'm looking for advice from the professionals out there as I'm new to the work environment.
I was fortunate enough to land a job after graduation. I'm currently working on my portfolio to make it better. As part of making it better, I would like to add a project I participated on in the office where I'm currently employed. The project was a competition. We didn't win, but I really like it. I think that this could help as a reference of what I have learned in the office environment. If I want to use the renders and drawings from that project, do I need to ask for permission to anyone in my office?
I'm trying to keep it on the quite side as I don't want people in the office to know I'm looking for new opportunities.
Thanks for the advice :)
Typically, it's expected that staff carry over some past projects as part of their professional portfolio... however, you must be very clear in your involvement level in the project and give full credit to the office (aka, don't claim it's your project).
What NS said, and remember it is always easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
You need to find out whether there was a requirement of secrecy. If the designs that didn't win are not allowed to be published, you're running a (very small) risk if you include it, more so if you indicate what the competition was for.
Thank you all for the great advice! I'll mention the company name and team members in the portfolio so its clear and the appropriate credit is given. :)
Asking your firm to display work is like waving a flag than you’ve got one foot out the door. Give credit where it’s due and don’t pretend you did it alone. You’ll be fine it’s common practice.
Yes, you do. Now as politely again, please.