At the time of the interview, every designing institute asks you for your portfolio. If you are preparing for the exams like CEED, it is never too early to start preparing the portfolio as well. To define it in simple terms, it is a collection of your best work to date. There are certain dos and don’ts when it comes to preparing portfolios. We have checked each of them and shortlisted 5 tips that will get you started with the portfolio.
• Choose the best work: No one is looking for a huge file or folder that has all your work that you have done in past. The only thing you need to carry with you is the set of the best work you have done so far. Do not include any set that may not fit into the criteria for CEED.
• Restrict your work: Again, the interviewer will not have time to go through 100s of pages. It is always better to have 10-15 pages with the best possible work in as many categories possible. Make sure the portfolio has proper illustrations, images, and other information. Do not write long texts. Keep everything to the point.
• Labels are the best friends you can have: Make sure to label everything in your portfolio properly. On the same hand, the introduction of the project should be precise and preferably limited to a single line.
• Print or Web: Nowadays most of the students prefer to showcase their portfolio on the web which is fine. However, it is important to have the hard copy of your work with you. The essence of the design and aesthetics of the work is best presented in print format.
• Models and prototypes are always welcomed: If you are good in making lifelike models and prototypes of your design, take a couple of them with you. A good model or prototype always leaves a good impression.
A few additional tips:
• Add a table of content at the beginning of the portfolio.
• Add career summary and your future goals.
• Add your resume to the portfolio.
• A list of awards and honors is always a positive point to add.
• Samples of your work are very important.
• List the seminars and workshops that you have attended in the past.
• If you have some positive testimonials about your work, include them.
• Choose the best work: No one is looking for a huge file or folder that has all your work that you have done in past. The only thing you need to carry with you is the set of the best work you have done so far. Do not include any set that may not fit into the criteria for CEED.
• Restrict your work: Again, the interviewer will not have time to go through 100s of pages. It is always better to have 10-15 pages with the best possible work in as many categories possible. Make sure the portfolio has proper illustrations, images, and other information. Do not write long texts. Keep everything to the point.
• Labels are the best friends you can have: Make sure to label everything in your portfolio properly. On the same hand, the introduction of the project should be precise and preferably limited to a single line.
• Print or Web: Nowadays most of the students prefer to showcase their portfolio on the web which is fine. However, it is important to have the hard copy of your work with you. The essence of the design and aesthetics of the work is best presented in print format.
• Models and prototypes are always welcomed: If you are good in making lifelike models and prototypes of your design, take a couple of them with you. A good model or prototype always leaves a good impression.
A few additional tips:
• Add a table of content at the beginning of the portfolio.
• Add career summary and your future goals.
• Add your resume to the portfolio.
• A list of awards and honors is always a positive point to add.
• Samples of your work are very important.
• List the seminars and workshops that you have attended in the past.
• If you have some positive testimonials about your work, include them.
