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Developing a Portfolio

Professional and Technical StudiesSchool of Design, KBU International College


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What is a design portfolio?A portfolio is a collection of evidence that represents architecturalideas, learning & achievement. A portfolio is kind of narrative tells story

of yourworks and compiling any viewing essential to know your

intended audiences.Portfolios require both the gathering and presentation of evidence and

an element of critical reflection or commentary.

This may either be integrated into elements of the portfolio, or be a

separate element in its own right, in which the student "draws the

evidence together into a coherent tale of learning, of sense made, of

new ideas developed, tested and sometimes discarded"

The portfolio should demonstrate your knowledge of design and

process. The depth and breadth of skills that you possess should

be clear after the entire portfolio has been reviewed.

- Jeanneane Wood, CMU Interior Design Faculty


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What is a design portfolio?Portfolios can demonstrate and market transferable skills, refresh yourmemory about activities, reduce interview anxiety, communicate high

levels of interest and preparation, and reduce concern about

misrepresentation of credentials.

Define your objectiveWhat are you hoping to accomplish with the portfolio?

Complete a personal career analysis

What do you want to showcase?

Analyze what you've done and brainstorm skills (technical/transferable),

outcomes, and tangible evidence of these accomplishments. Thetangible evidence can include the resume, formal letters of reference,

informal letters from clients and/or colleagues, photographs, computer

files, disks, video, credentials, statement of philosophy, event flyers,

agendas, etc.


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How to build a designportfolio?

focus is on translating your personal strengths

selecting pieces of work to present, and organizing them

structure, choice of work, explanatory text and design

be consistent in how all work is presented and will be viewed

show only your best

all portfolios should show creativity, skills, range, thought, andambition

Portfolio

Virtual

Physical/Life


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How to build a designportfolio?

Categorize and prioritize

Pull the information together and connect each of the items in your portfolio with

the reader.

Make each item relevant through the use of captions, section introductions, the

main introduction and closing. organize your portfolio chronologically,

functionally, or around a theme.

Evaluate the portfolio

Evaluate your portfolio related to eye appeal, consistency, organization and

flow, documented character traits, documented technical skills, wording,

grammar, clarity, and whether you met your goals.


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How to organise a designportfolio?

Title pageChronological Sub Title by project type

Consider flow, rhythm of presentationGraphically distinguish one project from the next

Create a Storyboard

Consider the graphic relationship between sheets/projects

Provide a range of image sizes

Layout technique

Sequencing of drawing

Orientation of the images


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What are the skills which need

to be demonstrated in a designportfolio?

drawing skills

sketching and rendering,

range of media use,

model making,

reprographics techniques,

manufacturing/fabrication,

CAD and 3D modeling.


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What are the projects/works

which need to be placed in adesign portfolio?

variety subject matter,

individual as well as teamwork,

medium used,

conceptual abilities, communication skills and

knowledge of design process.


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VIRTUAL/ONLINE Portfolio

1. Clarity and focus should permeate your portfolio. Avoid meandering in your

language or paths in your website.

2. Wanting to say too much in too little space when creating your portfolio.

3. Show your work! Find the right balance between low file size and quality for

your images

4. Simplicity in navigating. Do not innovate!

5. Narrow the scope of subjects and work promoted.

6. Provide adequate contact, information and explanation to the images.

7. Keep thing simple! Less is more.


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Why evidence of design

process is essential in a designportfolio?

I always want to see examples of a job applicant's workfrom every step of the design process, including doodles,

thumbnail sketches, renderings, everything. I want to get an

idea of what it would be like to work with the applicant

throughout a project. The final renderings are actually the

least important part of the portfolio to me because they

don't show the process. - Bryan Gailey, SDI-HTI: Vice-

President


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Samples of design portfolio


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Samples of design cover


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Samples of design case


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Make it clear and simple.Good Luck and Pray for the best!

Thank you.

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