Mentors: From The Design Habitat + IIT + NID + MIT + Other Design Institute
Design Portfolio Making
Programme Overview
The Design Portfolio Making Program is designed to help aspiring designers build a professional, creative, and impactful portfolio that showcases their skills, creativity, and potential. We are preparing for admission to top design schools, this program provides the essential guidance, tools, and techniques to craft a portfolio that stands out.
Program Structure
This comprehensive program focuses on every aspect of portfolio creation, from conceptualization to execution. It is tailored to the specific goals of each participant, whether for entrance exams, job applications, or personal branding.
Fees for this course
15,000/-
Eligibility:
Aspiring designers
Course Duration
4 Weeks / 12 Days/48 hours
Mode of Course
Online and Offline✯ Core Areas of Focus
Understanding Portfolio Requirements:
o Identifying the purpose of the portfolio: entrance exams, job applications, or showcasing expertise.
o Understanding the expectations of top design institutes and employers.
o Analyzing successful design portfolios for inspiration and strategy.
Content Development:
o Selecting your best projects and design work.
o Organizing and structuring content for clarity and impact.o Focusing on diversity in skills: sketching, problem-solving, design thinking, and creativity.
Project Presentation:
o Documenting the design process: ideation, concept development, and execution.
o Emphasizing key design skills such as research, prototyping, and iteration.
o Crafting clear and compelling project descriptions to highlight problem-solving and innovation.
Visual and Layout Design:
o Learning to present your work with professional layouts and designs.
o Ensuring consistency in visual identity across the portfolio.
o Choosing the right format: physical or digital portfolio.
Feedback & Iteration:
o Receiving personalized feedback from mentors and industry experts.
o Iterating and refining portfolio pieces for maximum impact.
o Addressing weaknesses and improving presentation quality.
✯ Additional Components
- Tailoring Portfolios for Specific Design Disciplines: Special focus on crafting portfolios for specific design fields such as Product Design, Fashion Design, Communication Design, UI/UX, etc., based on the student’s goals.
- Portfolio for Entrance Exams: Guidance on creating portfolios that meet the requirements of design entrance exams for institutes like NID, NIFT, UCEED, CEED, and others.
- Personal Branding & Self-Presentation: Workshops on how to present yourself as a designer, including writing a personal statement, professional bio, and personal branding tips.
- Digital Portfolio Creation: (Applicable For post graduate applicants)
o Building a portfolio website using modern platforms (e.g., Behance, Adobe Portfolio, or custom websites).o Creating interactive and digital portfolios for online applications or sharing with prospective clients and employers.
Course Structure
- One-on-One Mentorship: Personalized guidance from experienced design mentors to help you curate and refine your portfolio.
- Hands-On Project Development: Practical assignments and projects designed to add variety and depth to your portfolio.
- Mock Reviews & Critiques: Portfolio reviews by industry experts, simulating real-world application processes for design schools.
- Presentation & Interview Preparation: Training on how to present your portfolio during design school admissions, focusing on communication and self-presentation.
- Tailored to individual goals, whether for entrance exams or professional job applications.
- Access to experienced mentors and industry feedback to refine your work.
- Hands-on approach with a focus on practical projects and clear presentation.
- Personalized feedback throughout the portfolio-building process to ensure continuous improvement.
The Design Portfolio Making Program equips you with the skills and confidence to present
a portfolio that reflects your unique design perspective, technical expertise, and creative
potential, setting you apart in competitive admissions.