Specs for Self Portrait and Timeline

I am posting a previous self portrait piece by one of our MFA Grad students,Mark Peterson who is a terrific illustrator/designer.His illustrative self-portrait not only exhibits his sense of humor and satire about the political scene a few years ago, but it also demonstrates his keen sense of attention to editorial illustration. He now lives and works in Chicago in Advertising.


The Self-Portrait Project Specs:
DUE Tuesday August 30th Printed and Mounted

It should be considered a double-page spread size: 12x18
Any type of paper stock (weight,color, texture)

The format might be horizontal or vertical. That is your call.

I suggest you put your visual imagery on the left side and the text info on the right.
You should also have 3-5 pieces of previous work that you designed incorporated into the self-portrait piece. Of course it's your decision whether on your composition.
Be original.
The finished piece should be printed and 2D although you could have die cuts or moving paper pieces attached.

You should have the following text on the spread in some format (either make it obvious or allude to the questions with how you answer your questions.)

Your Name should appear someplace on the self portrait then:

LATIN NAME: an alter ego type of name/tongue n'cheek/ example: Overworkus Supersoncius

DESCRIPTION:Brief description about yourself, your designs and you you became interested in graphic design and what inspires you (minimum 100 words)

VOICE:How you see yourself in the design world. You might quote yourself or interview yourself here about how your own "voice" as a designer might influence others.


DISTINCTIVE MARKINGS:Brief description in your own words about what you think identifies your own work from others thus far. Color, type choices, compositions, or other factors which signals that you own your work.

HABITAT:Where you work as a designer (at home, coffee shop,car, pup tent, etc.) or anywhere you feel you do your best work. Can identify time and place and days of the week as well.


CONTACT: your website or blogsite or your address. Wherever you might be reached.


The Timeline Specs:
You just need to make sure it is 12"x 18" and mounted.
It can be in color or black/white or any variation you decide.
Concept is important.




http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevedave/539093155/