How to Build a portfolio - That creates an impact

Alka Manoj is a graduate in Fashion Design from Heriot-Watt University, UK. She is a lecturer, fashion designer, and professional graphic designer. She has established her career in the education field through her passion to become a knowledgeable source of pillar for students who need support to upskill their level of work in order to gain exposure in the real world after graduation. With her knowledge in different fields of design, she would be a helpful resource to students who come from different design backgrounds.

About the workshop: This workshop will provide an insight to understand how to create a portfolio that will get you hired. We will be discussing your goal of the portfolio, your ideal audience, key features that you should include, tips and tricks that will give your portfolio an upgrade from level 1 to level 10. The workshop also touches on different types of portfolios like digital, physical, and online and how you can use a combination of all 3. You will also be introduced to platforms that can be used to display your portfolios to build an audience for your work.

- Basic requirements in a portfolio

- Understanding your audience

- The best format that suits your work

- Software & Platforms suitable

- Branding your Portfolio

Who should attend: Every creative who is looking forward to upgrading themselves and their work to move towards the next level in their career. 

Materials required: A notepad to note important points discussed through the session.