design-aerobics: online design courses by designboom — self promotion course : january 17 – march 17, 2012 how to present yourself in a creative world. this course examines different approaches to make sure you and your work are brought to the attention of the people that matter to you.

lesson list

1: why promote yourself?

2: who are you? self portraits (homework)

3: what do you want to do?

4: your future workspace (homework)

5: your course mates (homework results)

6: me, me, me – you as a brand

7: typography

8: designing a logo

9: color

10: personal stationery (homework)

11: designer monographs & promo catalogues

12: your business card (homework results)

13: interview portfolio

14: online portfolio

15: sending work samples

16: CV tips

17: the blogosphere

18: social networking

19: design competitions

20: speakers’ corner

21: exhibition help

22: propaganda – don’t believe the hype

23: ethics in design

24: how to approach studios

25: business etiquette

26: what not to do

27: from renaissance ‘bottega’ to internship

28: why work for free?

29: working freelance

30: starting your own business

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