I haven’t necessarily had to sign any NDA agreement. For the most part it seems that I could share what I was able to do, but out of professional courtesy I will not be posting what I have been doing for them in my portfolio since they are mostly made for sensitive information, and I would hate for them to find a conflict with said information. A professional designer shall treat all work in progress …. as confidential and shall not divulge such information in any manner whatsoever without the consent of the client (AIGA, 2009).
When it comes to an NDA there are many reasons to have one but I have come to realize that they can be detrimental. The most important reason for having one is having a clear understanding of what you can and cannot disclose outside of the workplace in terms of legality. This protects your reputation and shows other companies, that you may want to migrate to in the future, and that you can be an outstanding professional in your field. Also when it comes to an NDA, it might be a required prerequisite to get hired at that company. So signing an NDA is the difference between getting and not getting the job.
Design & Business (2009) AIGA. Available at: https://www.aiga.org/design/design-business (Accessed: 05 November 2024).
