Growing Up

CLASSIFICATION: Archival Asset (Long-Term Developmental Record) AUTHOR: Korie Herold ROLE: Documenting Educational and Personal Lineage

A child's school career is a continuous asset that demands a singular, permanent record. This custom memory book functions as a Chronological Archival System, designed to methodically preserve a child's entire educational journey, spanning from Kindergarten through High School.

This book is a durable resource for documenting developmental and academic progress, designed to be given as a priceless heirloom and graduation gift.

The internal structure is engineered for comprehensive data capture:

• Grade-Level Tracking: Dedicated space to record moments and assets for each grade level.
• Personality Prompts: Prompts to capture the child's evolving personality, traits, interests, and growth at each distinct stage.
• Visual Documentation: Dedicated space for special photos, including the essential first-day-of-school photo and class photos.
• Memorabilia Pockets: Integrated pockets to securely save physical mementos, such as report cards, awards, and program listings.

The Curator's Notes

• Long-Term Commitment: This asset requires long-term custodial commitment from the parent, ensuring the memories and physical assets are collected over a 13-year period.
• The Graduation Protocol: The final purpose of the journal is realized upon high school graduation, functioning as a powerful, permanent record of hard work and developmental evolution for the young adult.
• Legacy Visual: The process of filling the book creates a sequential visual record, allowing the curator to literally "watch your baby grow before your eyes".