Customization#

Learn how to customize your Artsumé experience, from profile customization to organization branding, form templates, and email customization.

Introduction#

Artsumé offers various customization options to help you personalize your experience and maintain your brand identity. This guide covers all customization features available to both artists and organizations.

Prerequisites#

Before customizing, ensure you have:

• An Artsumé account (artist or organization)
• Admin or Owner role (for organization customizations)
• Brand assets ready (logos, colors, images)
• Understanding of your customization goals

Part 1: Artist Profile Customization#

Profile Appearance#

Customize how your profile looks:

1. Profile Photo: Upload a professional photo

   • Recommended: 400x400 pixels
   • Shows on your profile and applications

2. Banner Image: Customize your profile header

   • Recommended: 1600x400 pixels
   • Showcase your work or studio

Profile Layout#

Organize your profile sections:

1. Go to "Profile" → "Layout"
2. Reorder sections:
   • Portfolio
   • CV sections
   • About
   • Social links
3. Hide/show sections
4. Save layout

Part 2: Organization Branding#

Visual Identity#

Customize your organization's visual identity:

1. Logo: Upload your organization logo

   • Recommended: 400x400 pixels
   • Appears on opportunities and profile

2. Banner Image: Customize organization header

   • Recommended: 1600x400 pixels
   • Showcase your space or programs

Brand Colors#

Set custom brand color:

1. Go to "Settings" → "Branding"
2. Enter hex color code (e.g., #FF6B35)
3. Color used for:
   • Lanyard branding
   • Card borders
   • Accent elements

Organization Profile#

Customize your organization profile:

1. Description: Write compelling description
2. Long Description: Detailed information
3. Social Media: Add social links
4. Featured Artists: Showcase selected artists

Part 3: Form Templates#

Create reusable application forms:

Create Form Template#

1. Go to "Forms" → "Templates"
2. Click "Create Template"
3. Build your form:
   • Add fields
   • Configure settings
   • Set validation rules
4. Save as template

Use Templates#

Apply templates to opportunities:

1. When creating opportunity
2. Select "Use Template"
3. Choose your template
4. Customize for this opportunity (optional)
5. Save

Template Library#

Build a library of templates:

• Grant Application: Standard grant form
• Residency Application: Residency-specific form
• Exhibition Proposal: Exhibition application form
• Job Application: Employment application form

Part 4: Email Customization#

Email Templates#

Customize email communications:

1. Go to "Settings" → "Email Templates"
2. Select template to customize:
   • Application confirmation
   • Status updates
   • Decision notifications
   • Request for information

Template Customization#

Edit email templates:

1. Subject Line: Customize subject
2. Body: Edit email content
3. Signature: Add organization signature
4. Branding: Include logo and colors
5. Preview before saving

Email Variables#

Use variables in templates:

• {applicant_name}: Applicant's name
• {opportunity_title}: Opportunity name
• {organization_name}: Your organization name
• {deadline}: Application deadline
• And more...

Part 5: Notification Preferences#

Artist Notifications#

Customize what you're notified about:

1. Go to "Settings" → "Notifications"
2. Configure:
   • Email Notifications: What to receive via email
   • In-App Notifications: What to see in app
   • Digest Frequency: Daily, weekly, or instant

Organization Notifications#

Set team notification preferences:

1. Go to "Settings" → "Notifications"
2. Configure for your organization:
   • New applications
   • Review assignments
   • Status changes
   • Team activity

Part 6: Dashboard Customization#

Artist Dashboard#

Customize your dashboard:

1. Widgets: Show/hide dashboard widgets
2. Layout: Arrange widgets
3. Quick Actions: Customize quick action buttons
4. Recent Activity: Control what's shown

Organization Dashboard#

Customize organization dashboard:

1. Metrics: Choose which metrics to display
2. Charts: Select chart types
3. Activity Feed: Customize activity display
4. Quick Links: Add custom quick links

Part 7: Advanced Customization#

Custom Fields#

Add custom fields to forms:

1. Go to "Forms" → "Field Library"
2. Create custom field types
3. Configure validation
4. Save to library
5. Use in forms

Workflow Customization#

Customize review workflows:

1. Status Workflows: Define status progression
2. Automation: Set up automated actions
3. Notifications: Customize workflow notifications
4. Approvals: Set up approval processes

Integration Customization#

Customize integrations (if available):

1. API Access: Configure API keys
2. Webhooks: Set up webhook endpoints
3. Third-Party Tools: Connect external tools
4. Data Export: Customize export formats

Customization Best Practices#

Consistency#

• Brand Identity: Maintain consistent branding
• Colors: Use your brand colors consistently
• Tone: Keep communication tone consistent
• Style: Maintain visual style across customizations

Professionalism#

• Quality: Use high-quality images and assets
• Clarity: Keep customizations clear and readable
• Accessibility: Ensure customizations are accessible
• Testing: Test customizations before going live

Efficiency#

• Templates: Use templates to save time
• Reusability: Create reusable customizations
• Documentation: Document custom configurations
• Updates: Keep customizations current

Examples#

Example: Branded Organization#

Logo: Custom logo uploaded Banner: Gallery space photo Brand Color: #2C3E50 (dark blue-gray) Email Signature: Includes logo and contact info Form Templates: Branded with organization colors

Example: Customized Form#

Template: "Grant Application 2024" Fields: Custom fields for budget, timeline, impact Branding: Organization logo in header Validation: Custom validation rules Used For: Multiple grant opportunities

Troubleshooting#

Next Steps#

After customizing your Artsumé experience:

1. Test Everything: Preview and test all customizations
2. Get Feedback: Ask team members or peers for feedback
3. Document: Keep records of your customizations
4. Update Regularly: Keep customizations current
5. Read More Guides:
   • Best Practices
   • Form Builder Guide

Customization helps you make Artsumé work for your specific needs and maintain your brand identity. Take time to customize thoughtfully, test thoroughly, and keep everything current. Your customizations will enhance your Artsumé experience!