Before we jump into this week's work, make sure you've locked in these foundations: □ Concept chosen: Your core theme/idea for the portfolio project is finalized □ Research image bank started – include: ◦ Historical references related to your concept ◦ Inspiring designer collections (current and classic) ◦ Architectural shapes, structures and details ◦ Textures, patterns and materials ◦ Art, nature, culture or other sources that fuel your vision □ Research organized: Images are labeled/categorized so you can easily find what you need Pro tip: If you're still refining your concept or building your research library, take 30 mins today to get it up to speed – it'll make this week's work so much smoother! Let's start the week strong 💪🏾 Week 2 let's gooooo!

Hey Fashion Portfolio Elites, This week we’re diving into the foundational building blocks that will turn your creative ideas into a polished, professional portfolio: • Page Layouts: Master how to arrange your work to tell a compelling visual story – we’ll cover balance, flow, and how to make every inch of your page work for you. • Project Statements: Learn to craft clear, powerful descriptions that capture the heart of your concept and make reviewers instantly understand your creative intent. • Observational Drawing: Develop the technical skills to translate real-world shapes, textures and forms onto paper – the backbone of all great fashion design work. By the end of this week, you’ll be able to structure your portfolio pages with purpose, articulate your ideas with confidence, and create drawings that truly bring your vision to life. This is where your project starts to take tangible shape! Ready to get your hands (and sketchbooks!) dirty? Week 2 module will be up shortly. Let's start the week as a means to go on, with impact and purpose.

Week 1 completed of the official launch of the portfolio course... I'm sooooo excited to have you on board. I hope you learned about how to conceptualize a topic and come up with exciting new ideas to make a project stand out... Your task now is to start researching and gather inspiration images to help with creating your first portfolio page which we will delve into next week... Please remember to set a side at least 4-8 hours per week and really dedicate your time to put in the work for success. Please reach out if you need help or you need me to clarify any thing from the recording For those that are new to the group, welcome and be sure to reach out and say hi. I got you!

✨ Welcome to the 1st Portfolio Course Cohort of 2026 ✨ I’m so excited to officially welcome you into this journey. Our upcoming group sessions are designed to help you build, refine, and elevate your portfolio with intention, clarity, and confidence. Inside our sessions, you’ll be: - Learning how to think strategically about your portfolio - Developing work that reflects industry standards and your individuality - Gaining insight, structure, and guidance you can actually apply - Growing not just as a creative — but as a professional As we begin, a quick reminder on classroom etiquette: 🤍 Show up on time and ready to engage 🤍 Come with an open mind and a willingness to learn 🤍 Ask questions if you’re stuck — that’s how growth happens 🤍 Respect the space, the process, and each other most importantly, stay motivated and inspired. This course is about consistency, curiosity, and showing up as your Unique self. Your perspective matters. Your voice matters. Your journey matters. I truly can’t wait to host you and watch your ideas come to life. See you very soon — let’s make this a powerful start to 2026 ✨ — Unique ID Fashion Academy 💛