How do you work on your portfolio when you can’t get any good work produced? How long into your career is it acceptable to still have spec work? Are there still any significant competitions to join?

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move from spec to side projects that showcase skills.

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What’s the difference between side projects and spec?

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Side projects

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There’s young guns (one club) and next awards (d&ad) for young working professionals

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