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Product Design At Edinburgh University- Mini Portfolio

I am currently completing out my mini portfolio for University of Edinburgh to study Product Design. But I am confused about the layout of the submission area. As I thought that I would have to make a PowerPoint, including condensed version of my different projects form school, with a Inspiration page etc.. (the process from start to finish).

On the submission areas it basically gives a 10 boxes for Sketches, 10 boxes for "finished work" and the 5 boxes underneath for 5 pics of context. With each box I can write 100 characters for a brief description.

I'm worried about the order/layout and do I really just upload what they say?

Reply 1

Original post by Lauren0003
I am currently completing out my mini portfolio for University of Edinburgh to study Product Design. But I am confused about the layout of the submission area. As I thought that I would have to make a PowerPoint, including condensed version of my different projects form school, with a Inspiration page etc.. (the process from start to finish).

On the submission areas it basically gives a 10 boxes for Sketches, 10 boxes for "finished work" and the 5 boxes underneath for 5 pics of context. With each box I can write 100 characters for a brief description.

I'm worried about the order/layout and do I really just upload what they say?

Applying for product design too, but not Edinburgh. Had to prepare portfolios and from talking to others, the most important thing is that you give the portfolio to them how they want it. This is imperative as it shows you are following their instructions and can do as you're instructed. Although it sounds odd and it sounds like you've already put a lot of effort into your portfolio - just make sure you submit it to their specifications, although this may seem petty at times, it may seperate you from others who do not follow the instructions given by the uni exactly.

Hope this help :smile:

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Original post by Left Toe Rule
Applying for product design too, but not Edinburgh. Had to prepare portfolios and from talking to others, the most important thing is that you give the portfolio to them how they want it. This is imperative as it shows you are following their instructions and can do as you're instructed. Although it sounds odd and it sounds like you've already put a lot of effort into your portfolio - just make sure you submit it to their specifications, although this may seem petty at times, it may seperate you from others who do not follow the instructions given by the uni exactly.

Hope this help :smile:

Thank You!!! this has really helped.:smile:

Reply 3

Original post by Lauren0003
I am currently completing out my mini portfolio for University of Edinburgh to study Product Design. But I am confused about the layout of the submission area. As I thought that I would have to make a PowerPoint, including condensed version of my different projects form school, with a Inspiration page etc.. (the process from start to finish).
On the submission areas it basically gives a 10 boxes for Sketches, 10 boxes for "finished work" and the 5 boxes underneath for 5 pics of context. With each box I can write 100 characters for a brief description.
I'm worried about the order/layout and do I really just upload what they say?

How did end up going? Do you have any tips I am about to submit mine :smile:

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Original post by Michelle17170
How did end up going? Do you have any tips I am about to submit mine :smile:

im about to submit mine aswell, how did yours turn out? I'm still so hesitant about this layout

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