Portfolio Advice
Your Questions, Answered: Our guide on how to prepare your portfolio so it's interview & submission ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I include on my title page?
Include a title page with your name and specialism.
If you are going to companies direct, include contact details on each page, but if you are going through an agency, please take these off.
How should each project in my portfolio be structured?
Each body of work should start with Mood Boards, followed by Colour Boards/Fabrics and Print Direction if applicable.
What should a trend pack include?
More commercial work will include Trend Packs for the season, with reference points for:
What if I've had time out of the industry?
Put together a trend pack for the most recent season, with some design development on 5 key shapes or prints.
How important is design development in my portfolio?
This is one of the most important aspects to include, and what employers are looking for.
How do you sketch and translate a brief?
Do I need to include CADs and tech packs?
Yes, as this illustrates how well you communicate technically.
When you start out in Design, you will mainly be doing CADs, so make sure you are hot on them.
There's no single formula for the perfect portfolio — but showing your research, your thinking and your process will always say more than a polished final image alone.
Show the work behind the work.
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