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MDes Portfolio Guide NID CEED

The document provides a comprehensive guide for creating a design portfolio for M.Des admissions at NID and CEED, emphasizing the importance of showcasing design skills and creativity. It outlines essential components to include, such as a cover page, project sections, exploratory work, and a resume, along with presentation tips and formatting guidelines. Additionally, it offers dos and don'ts to ensure the portfolio is original, visually appealing, and effectively communicates the designer's thought process.

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MDes Portfolio Guide NID CEED

The document provides a comprehensive guide for creating a design portfolio for M.Des admissions at NID and CEED, emphasizing the importance of showcasing design skills and creativity. It outlines essential components to include, such as a cover page, project sections, exploratory work, and a resume, along with presentation tips and formatting guidelines. Additionally, it offers dos and don'ts to ensure the portfolio is original, visually appealing, and effectively communicates the designer's thought process.

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Portfolio Guide for M.

Des (NID & CEED)

Creating a Design Portfolio for M.Des (NID & CEED)

Your portfolio is a key part of your admission process, especially in the DAT Mains and CEED

interviews. It should reflect your skills, creativity, and thought process.

1. Portfolio Objective:

- Showcase your strengths in design thinking, sketching, creativity, and execution.

- Tailor the portfolio to the specialization you're applying for (e.g., Product Design, Animation,

UI/UX).

2. What to Include:

A. Cover Page

- Name, contact info, portfolio title

B. Table of Contents

- Organized listing of projects

C. About Me

- Short design bio, interests, and vision

D. Project Sections (4-6 strong projects)

Each project should include:

- Title and brief description

- Problem statement
- Research and ideation process (mind maps, sketches)

- Concept development and final outcomes

- Tools/software used (e.g., Photoshop, Figma, SolidWorks)

- Reflection (what you learned)

E. Exploratory Work

- Freehand sketches, illustrations, 3D models

- Photography, crafts, or experimental works

F. Resume (1 Page)

- Education, experience, skills, workshops, etc.

3. Presentation Tips:

- Use clean, minimal layout (white space, consistent fonts)

- High-quality images (300 DPI)

- Use annotations and captions to explain visuals

- Keep it within 15-20 pages

4. Format:

- PDF format (A4 or A3 size)

- Online version (Behance, personal website) optional but beneficial

5. Tools to Use:

- Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

- Canva or PowerPoint (for beginners)

- Figma (for UI/UX portfolios)


6. Dos and Donts:

Do:

- Show process, not just final outcomes

- Be original and authentic

- Curate based on the design discipline

Don't:

- Overload with too many projects

- Use low-resolution images or cluttered layouts

- Copy from online sources

7. Final Checklist:

- Is it visually appealing and easy to navigate?

- Does each project tell a story?

- Does it show who you are as a designer?

A great portfolio reflects your personality and design thinking. Review and revise often.

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