Your portfolio should showcase your creativity and innovation. But it should also demonstrate an awareness of current design types and styles used by major automotive companies. Professional automotive designers are expected to engineer designs that will fit within an existing "corporate look" or design portfolio of a company. Choose several big names in cars, such as Ford, Toyota, or Volkswagen, and create sketches based on the existing designs of their cars. For example, Ford uses a theme called Kinetic Design. The design centers on the idea of a motionless object appearing as though it is moving. This theme influences the design of every Ford car, from sportier models like the Focus ST to family focused models like the 4x4. As a designer, you need to be able to work within this theme, while still demonstrating your creativity and innovation. Your portfolio should also showcase your abilities with computer-aided modelling and clay modelling to give employers a sense of your skill set. Focus on making an impression during your internship by asking for advice and guidance from mentors and other professionals. Build professional relationships with your peers and make a good impression on the superiors in the company by completing your tasks and demonstrating your skills during your internship. At the end of your internship, exchange business cards with any mentors or peers you feel you have connected with on a professional level. Have a discussion with your superior about possible job opportunities in the future and how you can further develop you skill set to make you a top candidate for employment at the company. Many car designers who are just starting out will join a professional organization to get a better handle on the industry. These organizations can help you meet other car designers in the field, discuss current innovations in car design, and network with more experienced designers. Ask your peers in your automotive program if they are part of any professional trade associations or look up professional automotive design organizations online. Start by contacting two major trade organizations in the field: The Industrial Designers Society of America and the Automotive Design Organization. These are great opportunities to meet key designers in the industry, check out the latest design innovations, and network with potential employers. Many trade associations will hold their own annual conferences, and may have connections to larger trade shows and conventions. Bring business cards to trade shows and conferences for easy networking. Focus on being personable and engaged when you meet a potential contact.
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One-sentence summary -- Do mock drawings for different companies. Make connections during your internship. Join a professional automotive design organization. Network at automotive design trade shows and conferences.

Take a normal, standard deck card. You will also need a small strip of plastic, about three fourths the length of the card. It should be thick enough that it's sturdy but still flexible. You don't need special plastic. You can use what you have around the house. Tape or hot glue the strip of plastic to the card, lengthwise. Your card is done being rigged. Tape the middle of it to the back of the card. This works best with a clear piece of plastic. If it is too hard to hold the piece of plastic with your palm, try a wider or longer piece. Perform the trick. Hold one end of the plastic on your thumb, with the other end on your middle finger. Then bring your fingers together, making the plastic go up in an arc. If you angle the card correctly towards the audience, it will appear as if the card is floating. These cards come with a clear plastic strip attached to the card by the center. If you get one of those, levitation is simple. Pinch the ends of the strip with two creases in your hand. Then, bend the strip, in a way that looks natural for your hand. For the best effect, you may want to utilize a substance that is clear and will look invisible to your audience. Once you have done this, you can tape/glue the center of the strip to the center of your card. You have now created your own special levitating card. Levitating cards is all about the effect. A good angle can give an illusion to someone close that the card appears to levitate 1/2 an inch for a split moment. Practice in the mirror. When performing this trick with an audience, try to hold your hand lower so they cannot see the plastic underneath. It's best performed with good lighting, so the shadow can be seen. The real magic of levitation is playing the angles to make the spectator's mind see the card as levitating. This comes from rehearsing various levitation methods on friends and in the mirror in order to learn how to position your angles correctly.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a strip of plastic to perform the trick. Purchase a pre-manufactured card. Pick your angles well.

If your rocks need a deeper clean, scoop up a shovelful and pour the rocks into a sturdy wheelbarrow or a large bucket. Don't overfill the container, since you'll still need to be able to lift it. This is a great trick if you need to clean white landscaping rocks, as it will help restore their color. This is also a good technique if you want to wash smaller rocks that might get blasted away by a pressure washer. If you have a lot of rocks, try only washing the top layer, since the bottom rocks won't be visible anyway. White vinegar is a great option for this, since it's unlikely to damage the rocks but is still powerful enough to break up dirt. If you're cleaning white rocks, though, you might prefer to use a mixture of bleach and water. Mix 14 cup (59mL) of bleach into every 2USgal (7.6L) of water and pour it over the rocks. If you're using bleach, wear heavy-duty rubber gloves before you put your hands into the water. For very dirty rocks, you may want to allow them to soak in the solution for about 20 minutes. As you pour off the acidic solution, you'll probably notice dirt and debris coming off with it. Try to keep the rocks in the bottom of the wheelbarrow or bucket as you pour, since you'll still need to rinse them off. Be careful where you pour the vinegar or bleach. Both will kill plants, and bleach is harmful to any pets and insects in the area as well. Fill the bucket with clean water, then pour it off and rinse them again. You'll probably need to do this several times in order to get the rocks completely clean. Residue from bleach or vinegar can eat away at the rocks over time. When you're finished, you can return the clean rocks to their original spot!
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One-sentence summary -- Shovel a section of landscaping rocks into a wheelbarrow or bucket. Pour vinegar or bleach water over the rocks. Tip the wheelbarrow and pour off the vinegar or bleach. Rinse the rocks several times with clean water.

Collagen powder is popular among Paleo and ketogenic diets because of its high protein content. Using collagen powder is an easy way to add this vital nutrient to your daily meals. This is a great idea if you work out or play sports, as the protein in collagen helps build and restore muscles. Collagen powder is said to reduce cravings, especially for sweet foods. Protein helps regulate blood sugar level, and sugar cravings are often caused from blood sugar fluctuations. By using collagen powder, you may be able to balance your cravings and kick them to the curb. This over time can help you lose weight, if paired with healthy eating and regular exercise. In general, collagen powder may help reduce inflammation in joints across the body. The added nutrients help promote bone health. Consider using collagen powder if you suffer from widespread joint pain or osteoarthritis. For instance, this can help athletes with sore, achy bones. While using skincare products with collagen helps target particular areas, adding collagen powder to your diet can help hydrate the skin overall. Using collagen powder can also help your skin produce collagen naturally, which decreases wrinkles. Results may take up to 8 weeks. There are 2 different types of collagen powder, though both are very rewarding. Collagen peptides work great for skin, bone, and digestive health. Collagen powder is most effective for gut health and improving sleep quality. As a whole, collagen peptides is easiest to digest and retain the nutrients. Use collagen protein if you want a gelatin substitute. The gel-like consistency of collagen protein works great when cooking in breakfast and desserts. Go with collagen peptides if mixing with cold liquids. Collagen peptides work well to make things like smoothies and soups.
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Add collagen powder to your diet if you want to increase protein intake. Give collagen a try if you want to reduce cravings and lose weight. Supplement with collagen if you want to reduce joint inflammation. Try using collagen to improve overall skin health. Choose to use either collagen protein or collagen peptides.