{"id":15594,"date":"2012-11-30T23:01:48","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T15:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=15594"},"modified":"2023-04-06T21:57:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:57:26","slug":"self-promotion-via-print","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/self-promotion-via-print\/","title":{"rendered":"Promoting Yourself Via Print: Ideas, Tips And Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"

Opportunity knocks at the oddest of places<\/strong>: you could be at a big conference for design professionals where potential clients are everywhere, or at a coffee shop talking to a local business owner in need of creative services, or even at at a music festival that\u2019s perfect for spreading the word, guerrilla-style, about your skills.<\/p>\n

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You know your online portfolio<\/a> proves your design chops, but sometimes taking out your smartphone or tablet to showcase your website<\/a> just isn\u2019t convenient. Often times, you\u2019ll be in a situation where you\u2019re pressed for time and need to make a memorable impression on the spot.<\/p>\n

Every Opportunity Counts<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re a graphic designer, web designer, artist or photographer, you know how important it is to stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting your name out there.<\/p>\n

And when it comes to assembling a portfolio kit together to send to potential employers<\/strong>, you\u2019ll need to include not just your contact information, but also samples of your work.<\/p>\n

In this post, we are showcasing some inspiring ways you can use print products to spread the word about what you do<\/strong>, while \u201cwowing\u201d someone who could use your creative skills somewhere down the line.<\/p>\n

1. The Business Card<\/h2>\n

The first obvious go-to for any creative professional is a business card, but thinking outside of the box will make a huge impact on potential clients.<\/p>\n

Your business card isn\u2019t just a way to pass along your phone number on a rectangular piece of glossy cardstock; it\u2019s also an opportunity to give someone a sense of your capabilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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