Professional Print Portfolio Design

Overall Goal
• Design a professional printed portfolio following my brand identity, color palette, and logo.
• Create a visually cohesive, clean, and well-aligned layout with strong graphic hierarchy.

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2. Portfolio Development Requirements
• Get inspired and propose a clear design direction.
• Create a guide map / content outline before starting the layout.
• Select and organize all documentation and visuals.
• Apply my brand identity, including:
• Color palette
• Logo
• Shapes & graphic style
• Maintain consistency in:
• Fonts
• Shapes
• Colors
• Layout system
• Image arrangement

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3. Required Portfolio Sections
• Copyright Page
• Introduction page
• About Me / Bio
• Resume Page
• Project Categories / Dividers
• 3 Projects Minimum, each from different courses

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4. Project Requirements

For each project, include:
• Project Title
• Phases of Design
• Scale
• Software Used
• Responsibilities
• Description / Concept
• Site Details
• Labeled Plans
• Labeled Sections
• Labeled 3D Images
• Edited & refined visuals (clean, consistent, professional)

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5. Design & Layout Requirements
• Follow accurate margins and alignment rules.
• Establish a strong visual hierarchy.
• Ensure cohesive layout structure across all pages.
• Present projects creatively while keeping clarity.
• Label all drawings clearly for employer review.

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6. Creativity & Identity Requirements (Rubric-Based)
• Show exceptional creativity in portfolio presentation (CLO5).
• Apply my brand identity perfectly through colors and shapes (CLO4).
• Demonstrate strong understanding of layout and visualization (CLO2).
• Use clear, complete, and accurate project descriptions (CLO3).
• Re-design, refine, and professionally arrange projects (CLO6).

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7. Technical Expectations
• Clean vector-based layouts (Illustrator/Canva with professional alignment).
• High-resolution images.
• Print-ready export (PDF, 300 DPI, correct bleed & margins).

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8. Final Deliverables
• Print-ready PDF of the full portfolio
• Editable source file(Illustrator / Canva)
• Organized folder containing all used assets (images, drawings, text)