Formatting, Resources, and Tutorials

The basics (PDF style):

  • Page size: 8.5×11, 11×14, 11×17 (facing
    pages)
  • # of projects: 4-6 (by graduation)
  • Length: 30-40 pages
 Mannequin with fabric piece pinned to it, in front of a white wall decorated wiith fabric squares

Web Creation Platforms:
Hand adorned with gold rings wrapped in a measuring tape with a sewing machine in the background

Tutorial videos:

 Hand adorned in gold rings with fingernails painted a dark red holding a sketching pencil as they sketch a clothing design

Reality check:

  • Don’t overthink it!
  • Employers will view your portfolio only for a few seconds and reach out if they see a few designs that match what they are looking for
  • Hiring managers are often too  busy for details, so keep text brief

License

School of Human Ecology Undergraduate Portfolio Guide Copyright © by University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Human Ecology Advising & Career Center. All Rights Reserved.

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