What elements of my graphic design portfolio should i have?

I am a going to be a junior this year in school, and I am trying to start up my graphic design portfolio. What are some of the different elements that I should display? I was thinking of doing an add for sneakers, water, and showing how two of the same products would be advertised in different magazine (i.e Harper's Bazaar and National Geographic) I was also thinking of doing an identity package. But what else should I do?? I really want to have it put together by January and I need some helpful tips and opinions. Thanx!

What elements of my graphic design portfolio should i have?
Some general things that most graphic designer have in their portfolios...





1. Several logos and identities


2. A few specific pieces of advertising


3. A campaign of some sort that shows that you design a system, not just singular items


4. A few books and/or magazine to show that you know layouts


5. Packaging and packaging design


6. Illustrations, preferably both digital and illustrative, depending on what strengths you want to showcase


7. One or two pieces that showcases your typography skills, whether that be a book layout, poster, or something else entirely





Also, I'm not sure how you plan on approaching this project, but you should also consider designing the portfolio itself. One of the least interesting things you can do is to tuck everything you have into a standard portfolio binder and bring it to interviews. Consider designing the portfolio itself as a graphic design project. After all, the portfolio itself should also reflect your ideals as a designer, not just the work inside it.





Best of luck to you.
Reply:how about an illustration example (i.e. product packaging...cereal box, juice label, and a stamp are what we created in school)
Reply:you can add some logo, poster design, a billboard, or a brochure / flyer, a creative ad for news paper or magazine....... these are the few tools that can use for advertisement that you can add to your portfolio, hope this will aid your needs.