Project Details: Design a self-promotional, artist book - portfolio. 

• The challenge is to design a package that puts you on the  ‘radar’ of you potential clients. 
• Define the key concepts or options that you deliver to your client and DESIGN FOR IT.
• Concentrate your conceptual thinking and creativity. Think outside the box. 

Specs
Technique: Layout Design
Medium: InDesign

Technical

• # of Pages: 12 minimum
• Dimensions: ​You decide; depends on your design concept and audience, where you will to print, etc.
• Color Space: CMYK (for print)
• Margins: minimum .25"
• Bleed: You decide
• Grids: Define grid structure

Design Elements

• Designed Covers - Front and Back; spine if your book has one. Must include your name, class number, title, and semester.
• Slide ID:
  • Title (Do not say "project 1" or "untitled", give each work a title)
  • ​Size to be displayed
  • Method of Creation: Type of project - vector illustration, photo composite, layout design, etc)
  • Medium: Software used to create work
  • Date created.
• Every project you created for this class - can be in any order; you may include other works if you wish
• Table of Contents (TOC)
• Business Card

Writing

• Context for your work; i.e. Your final artist statement for each project.
  • Concise statement about how you fulfilled the design brief using design terminology. 
  • Perfect spelling and grammar - get assistance if you need it.
• About the artist section - résumé or profile of skills and elevator speech; what makes you different, how do you fill client needs, etc.

Optional Elements

• Case Study -  Takes us through a project from beginning through completion using language and visuals to highlight problem solving ability..
• Mock-ups of your work in action!
• Sketches (only if they are high-quality and showcase your other skills)
• Testimonials from clients
• Interactivity such as bookmarks, buttons, slideshows, etc.
• Online supporting materials: LinkedIn account, website, etc.

Deliverables

• Final printed version of your project
• Final packaged file of final project

Remember to use the Design Process

What to include in your portfolio - samples

• Create a Perfect Design Portfolio | Creative Bloq

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Self-promotion - samples

• 8 Fun Type, Paper and Graphic Design Self-Promotion Projects | How
• 9 Designer Self-Promotion Design Projects | How
• The Designer's Guide to Self-Promotion | Creative Bloq
• The Easiest Way to Self-Promote Your Freelance Graphic Design Business | Digital Freelancer
• 5 Self-Promotion Tips + Inspiration | Every Tuesday
• For Successful Self-Promotion | Blue Line Blog