Portfolio development in
fashion design
By: Selome T.
class rules
1. We have to be on time for class
2. Active participation
3. Selecting students to summaries the lesson
Chapter 1: Introduction To Portfolio
Development
Definition
Importance of portfolio
Tools and technique of portfolio making
Fashion design portfolio
What is portfolio
According to Cambridge dictionary
portfolio noun [C] (CASE)
• a large, thin case used
for carrying drawings, documents, etc.
• a collection of drawings, documents, etc.
that represent a person's, especially an
artist's, work:
Cont….
• A fashion portfolio is a curated collection of a
designer’s work that showcases their skills,
creativity, and style. It serves as a professional
presentation for schools, clients, or potential
employers. Think of it as your “visual résumé”
in the fashion world.
What should be included in portfolio:
1. Portfolio Overview / Introduction Page
2. Mood Boards / Concept Development
3. Sketches and Illustrations
4. Technical Drawings / Flats
5. Fabric and Material Boards
6. Garment Construction Process
7. Final Collection / Lookbook
8. Digital Design and Presentation
9. Design Research or Case Study
10. Resume / CV
A portfolio is:
• A reflection of you as a professional
• A record of your professional development
• Proof of performance on the job or in class
• What you have accomplished (i.e., tangible
artifacts/evidence)
• Evidence of your learning new skills Could be,
computer, or web-based
Importance of Portfolio Development
To promote your Ideas in the competitive world of
Fashion.
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Portfolio is a Sales tool to find an edge for you
in the creative business.
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Your portfolio gives a visual evidence.
Portfolio development Tools
When developing a fashion portfolio, media, materials,
and techniques are essential elements that work together
to express your creative ideas effectively.
1. Media & Medium
Media or medium refers to the tools, instruments, or
platforms used for artistic expression and communication
in your portfolio.
Cont…..
Drawing tools: pencils, pens, markers, watercolor, gouache
Digital software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate,
CLO3D
Presentation media: Portfolio case, mood boards, digital
portfolios, photography.
Purpose: To visually communicate your design ideas, style,
and concept clearly
Cont…..
Materials
Materials refer to the physical substances you use to create
your designs and portfolio visuals.
• Fabric swatches (cotton, silk, denim, linen, etc.)
• Embellishments (lace, beads, buttons)
• Sustainable or recycled materials
Cont…..
Technique
Technique refers to how you use your chosen media and
materials to achieve specific visual or functional effects.
Techniques can include:
• Illustration styles (hand sketching, digital rendering)
• Fabric manipulation (pleating, draping, embroidery)
• Sewing and construction methods
• Digital garment simulation (CLO3D, Lectra)
Make sure that your artwork will actually fit into the
sleeve pages of your portfolio.
Make sure that any digital print artwork is
properly pixilated.
Cont.
Check that the sleeves within the portfolio are
spotlessly clean.
Be consistent with presentation formats within a project;
try not to mix landscape format with portrait format.
Portfolio don’ts
It is a common mistake to think that the more you
add to your portfolio the better your chances of
someone responding to your work. Your interviewer
may actually remember the weaker work over the
stronger pieces and it could also be interpreted as an
indecisive approach.
Cont.
Artwork with raised surfaces, such as some types of
mixed media artwork with sharp peaks or points, may not
be suitable for insertion into a portfolio sleeve.
Fold-out presentations may look appealing when
they’re standing upright on a table surface but do
not work within the sleeve of a portfolio so are best
avoided.
Cont.
Finally, if you’re not happy with your work you
shouldn’t include it in your final portfolio as it is
never good practice to apologies for work during an
interview.
For checking your understanding
• List portfolio do’s and do not?