I would love to get some feedback on my portfolio. I am applying to 4 programs all in the southeast; Clemson (Architecture + Health), UF, NC state, and UNCC
I have a B.A in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in international business and graphic design. (GPA 3.69)
GRE scores are mediocre.
3 years of international, design related, volunteer experience.
I am currently working in as BioMed Mechanic (Though I am not sure if that is at all relevant though)
You need some architecture. It's all photography. The graphics are nice. Do you have any hand sketches? Any interesting physical things you've made? Models, furniture, etc...
bad_hombre
Nov 20, 15 11:08 pm
Hey, I'm in the same boat as you, applying for M Arch I programs as well. Your text placement, choice of font and layout are all very beautiful and so harmonious. It's was nice just flipping through your portfolio!
l3wis
Nov 21, 15 10:56 am
Nice but you need drawings and/or models. i also think the cover is a little juvenile - i would change that. keep it simple.
stmariml
Nov 21, 15 11:36 am
Thanks for the feedback, I designed and built a king size bed, it would be difficult to photograph, but maybe I could put emphasis on the drawings of the bed instead of the photographs of the finished product?
I designed and built a landscape a few years back. I have a feeling that including this might make everything seem messy and disjointed, though.
I have started adding a 3D design section to the portfolio.
l3wis
Nov 21, 15 2:18 pm
i think a combo of drawings and beautiful photographs of the wood, etc. might be an asset. If the landscape can be photographed well and also has drawings and concept diagrams, etc., could be good. if it's conventional then I wouldn't do it.
you have about a month till you submit, right? i would begin two endeavors—a drawing project of some kind and a spatial / concept architectural model of some kind that is more on the abstract side. or maybe just stick with drawings since you're a graphic designer. make some analytical drawings of an awesome building or do a competition or something, etc. If you know of any arch grad students ask for their help or advice.
l3wis
Nov 21, 15 2:21 pm
or find some great building that academics love (louis kahn's buildings or something) and do some kind of graphic design project pertaining to it that's analytical or conceptual. show that you are interested in architecture
l3wis
Nov 21, 15 2:21 pm
last comment --- if you have made kickass engineering drawings or fabricated projects put some of those in there
no_form
Nov 21, 15 2:38 pm
Just photograph the bed and show a drawing of it. Same with the landscape. Don't be so OCD. It's not that hard to photograph and it will be so much more interesting.
stmariml
Nov 21, 15 7:08 pm
Man! thank you so much! I have to have everything submitted by the 15th of January. probably get the portfolio in the beginning of January.
thoughts on the cover? Juvenile?
thanks!
l3wis
Nov 22, 15 9:07 am
yea it's kind of photo boothy you know? don't put pictures of yourself on the portfolio -- if you do at all it should be thumbnail sized and professional by your resume. keep the portfolio professional.
Hey guys,
I would love to get some feedback on my portfolio. I am applying to 4 programs all in the southeast; Clemson (Architecture + Health), UF, NC state, and UNCC
I have a B.A in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in international business and graphic design. (GPA 3.69)
GRE scores are mediocre.
3 years of international, design related, volunteer experience.
I am currently working in as BioMed Mechanic (Though I am not sure if that is at all relevant though)
Here is a rough draft of my portfolio
What do I need?
Thanks!
You need some architecture. It's all photography. The graphics are nice. Do you have any hand sketches? Any interesting physical things you've made? Models, furniture, etc...
Hey, I'm in the same boat as you, applying for M Arch I programs as well. Your text placement, choice of font and layout are all very beautiful and so harmonious. It's was nice just flipping through your portfolio!
Nice but you need drawings and/or models. i also think the cover is a little juvenile - i would change that. keep it simple.
Thanks for the feedback, I designed and built a king size bed, it would be difficult to photograph, but maybe I could put emphasis on the drawings of the bed instead of the photographs of the finished product?
I designed and built a landscape a few years back. I have a feeling that including this might make everything seem messy and disjointed, though.
I have started adding a 3D design section to the portfolio.
i think a combo of drawings and beautiful photographs of the wood, etc. might be an asset. If the landscape can be photographed well and also has drawings and concept diagrams, etc., could be good. if it's conventional then I wouldn't do it.
you have about a month till you submit, right? i would begin two endeavors—a drawing project of some kind and a spatial / concept architectural model of some kind that is more on the abstract side. or maybe just stick with drawings since you're a graphic designer. make some analytical drawings of an awesome building or do a competition or something, etc. If you know of any arch grad students ask for their help or advice.
or find some great building that academics love (louis kahn's buildings or something) and do some kind of graphic design project pertaining to it that's analytical or conceptual. show that you are interested in architecture
last comment --- if you have made kickass engineering drawings or fabricated projects put some of those in there
Just photograph the bed and show a drawing of it. Same with the landscape. Don't be so OCD. It's not that hard to photograph and it will be so much more interesting.
Man! thank you so much! I have to have everything submitted by the 15th of January. probably get the portfolio in the beginning of January.
thoughts on the cover? Juvenile?
thanks!
yea it's kind of photo boothy you know? don't put pictures of yourself on the portfolio -- if you do at all it should be thumbnail sized and professional by your resume. keep the portfolio professional.
Cool, appreciate the feedback.