So I have 5 CV's that I have used as research and inspiration for when I create my own Creative Industry CV
Design and Layout
I personally love the design and layout of this CV, it is creative and casual, yet with a sense of formality and structure that is easy to read and interesting, The name of the writers"freelance company" Red Balloon Design matches the imagery the writer has chosen to display and she inputs the programs in which she is knowledgeable into the balloons, a nice idea.
Colours
Keeping it simple but different from the drastic contrast of black and white, Keeping the writers subtitles a nice alert easy-to-read red helps readers find the information they need quickly. It is pleasing to the eye and not threatening, not trying to throw design down the employer's throat.
Information
The information is quite relevant to the writers job application, however there is a lack of company names on work experience, this would be a useful idea for references as the writer doesn't seem to process any referees who can confirm the work or grades
Inspiration obtained
This particular design has led me to believe that is is okay to have space on the CV as long as it is neatly formatted with pleasing colours, with an interesting design just to grab attention.
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Design and Layout
The design and layout is commemorative of the old western wanted posters the layout is clearly meant to involve that knowledge and use it as appeal for the CV, an interesting idea this particular CV is not the best, but the idea for it I enjoyed.
Colours
I personally do not like the colours, if the design aims towards old western, then colours should have been used that also commemorate that time in human history, I feel like lots of browns, grays blacks should have been used to make it look more like a real wanted poster would have, she has done this for the image perfectly, but I feel like the rest of the design is missing that element which, for me would increase its appeal.
Information
Obviously this CV is extremely lacking, I like to think of it more like a portfolio folder front page, used to introduce the employer to the stream of information behind it, it would also perhaps work well as a double sided CV with the design on one side and the details on the other. Also Reward $500 doesn't really make sense, she won't pay the company to hire her, she will be working for them, in my opinion it should say;
REWARD
"A Valuable Employee"
Inspiration Obtained
The idea is great, linking it back to something in the real world that people can identify is a nice way to gain appeal, however if you are applying for a job as a designer, perhaps it would be better to create your own design instead of just using a wanted poster from western times, so personally I don't think I will use this as a CV but I would use the idea for a folder front page.
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Design and Layout
This seems to defiantly be more design then info. once again the idea is great, at first glance you think its hair, but the things coming from the lady's head are actually feathers, I think it is highly likely( or at least looks like) the individual who created this CV has just taken these feathers from the internet rather then create something himself in an attempt to create a interesting design, nothing is wrong with that only I think the fundamentals of CV writing were lost in creativity, The layout is all misshapen forcing the employer to rotate the paper every time we wants to look at some new information
Can you imagine something trying to read this; it would look like someone turning a left on a junction in a Range Rover.
Colours
Pretty colours, I love the fact no colours are used repetitively, just looks nice, as an illustration the idea is fantastic and looks good, only I don't feel like having all the info in boring black on white was a good idea, makes it seem like people are just reading normal CVs but on an angle
Information
All relevant information is present on the CV, but as I have said before varying font sizes, rotations and curvatures make the info more annoying to read.
The use of logos of software packages is a great idea, if only the rest of the design could have been done in a similar way
Inspiration Obtained
Don't be too overzealous with design, the information has to be neatly extract able without much effort, no one wants to rotate a piece of paper around while reading.
Maybe the idea of something coming out of the head and listing Info is a good idea, because it looks like everything is coming out of the brain.
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Design and Layout
Very pretty in my opinion, i love the use of the image of himself to guide the format of the font down into a nice, easily readable, straight design It looks interesting and different, the stance of the image will be something you remember, in displays relaxation showing this individual doesn't stress about a working environment and it shows confidence, a desirable trait that employers will appreciate.
Colours
Quite nice I can see that the designer has a strict colour scheme in mind, it works well and doesn't detract from the information but highlights it, I do however feel like a coloured figure .would have been a nice addition.
Information
lacking unfortunately, No information about hobbies and interests, education or previous workplaces, this looks more like a flyer when you look at it from an informative way it would be nice to see such an innovative design backed up by informative information.
Inspiration Obtained
Perhaps I should create a drawing of myself for my creative CV, a kind-of Avatar that employers would recognize as me. could be an interesting way to get my name out there.
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Nice looking, I know I said before about how annoying a rotation could be, well I am going to contradict myself, this is very presently formatted to a nice smooth uniform rotation so relative information is all where it needs to be.
The avatar is also created out of many different letters and forts which is very innovative and different, he can be remembered for that quite easily.
Contact details are neatly placed on the top of the CV next to the name which i think is the perfect place for them.
Colours
Attractive use of a small amount of colours attracts attention to hot-spots that the employer needs to know if they are interested, I think this is expertly done.
Information
Everything necessary is right there where you need to to be in a nice easily readable format, however there is no indication of his interests and hobbies, a small criticism but still would be a useful addition for interviewing purposes.
Inspiration Obtained
I love the format and layout of this CV, I think it has everything you need to know and a nice design to go with it, its formal with a hint of casual, structured with a bit of design, a perfect balance to create an attractive CV, I am going to attempt something similar with mine I think.
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