Creative Portfolio with Own Identity
A course by FuturaDesign Studio
A course by Futura, Design Studio
Learn to document, present, and edit your projects professionally
A strong and visually attractive portfolio is the best business card that a designer or creative can have. And this is something that Iván García knows perfectly well. He is the founder and creative director of Futura, and has more than fifteen years of experience working on branding, photography, and art direction projects.
In this online course, join Iván and learn how to identify and showcase your best projects to make your work speak for itself.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 13 downloads
Why is your portfolio important?
5 minutes, 13 seconds
Everything we don't want to be
9 minutes, 32 seconds
The project
6 minutes, 41 seconds
Art direction
15 minutes, 26 seconds
Props, props, props
4 minutes, 36 seconds
In session
10 minutes, 8 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know Iván García, who tells you about his career and the story of Futura, including its clients and most notable projects for restaurants, bars, hotels and even fashion brands. He also shares the influences that have served as inspiration for the studio.
Discover how the power of their portfolio has propelled them to success and why they consider it the best tool to present yourself, even more than a CV. Iván then gives you some expert tips to help you identify your best projects and use them to highlight your creative abilities.
Start to professionally document your projects by learning the Futura work process. First, define the art direction of your portfolio to create a strong style that is coherent with the concept of the project. Then, put together a mood board and a series of sketches to plan photos you want to take.
Next, build a small set to take photos of your projects, following your teacher's tips on lighting, photography, composition, and framing to achieve more original shots.
Once you've finished, learn to retouch your photos to give them a more professional look. Wrap up by creating an attractive layout to present the project, arranging images with the correct hierarchy and visual rhythm, as well as a short descriptive text.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Showcase a real or fictitious project to serve as the beginning of a solid creative portfolio, which you can replicate for future projects to build your professional portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Students and professionals in creative disciplines who want to start building their portfolio or improve the one they already have.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need basic knowledge of graphic design, photography, and Adobe Photoshop.
As for materials, you need a pencil, paper, props, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop, as well as a real or fictitious project to showcase.
Reviews
- 6 months ago
Encontré consejos interesantes para desarrollar mi portaflio
- 10 months ago
Excelente curso, me ayudó muchisimo
- 1 year ago
Muy bueno! Muchas tecnicas de post produccion que sirven y motivan
- 1 year ago
Un curso muy valioso para darle identidad a tu portafolio. Me ayudó a conectar con mi estilo personal y a estructurar mi portafolio con propósito. Ahora siento que mi trabajo refleja quién soy como creativa. ¡Lo recomiendo mucho!
- 2 years ago
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Their work is the result of constant experimentation; they believe in creativity above all else and how it can be translated not only into images, but also into objects and spaces. The essence of Futura is the fusion of perfection with chaos.
They have extensive experience in branding and have collaborated on a range of projects for restaurants, bars, food brands, and even fashion, in places like Los Angeles, Paris, Kuwait, Spain, Tokyo, and more.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
A good portfolio is not achieved with a bad project
- Why is your portfolio important?
- Everything we don't want to be
- U3
How do we want our photos to be?
- The project
- Art direction
- Props, props, props
- In session
- U4
What do I do with all this?
- Postproduction - Part 1
- Postproduction - Part 2
- Postproduction - Part 3
- Document your project
- Bonus: Additional Tips
- FP
Final project
- Creative portfolio with own identity
What to expect from a Domestika course
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
Certificates
PLUSIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to document, present, and optimize design projects in digital portfolios, incorporate cultural and pop references, create branding proposals, and use photography and post-production to make your work stand out and attract potential clients.
Yes, this course is designed for people with basic to intermediate design experience who want to enhance their portfolio, branding skills, and project presentations.
It’s not required, but having basic knowledge of photography and digital editing will help you get the most out of the practical lessons on visual documentation and project post-production.
You’ll need access to graphic editing software like Photoshop, simple materials to create props and photo backgrounds, a camera (a smartphone works fine), and internet access to participate in forums or publish your portfolio.
The course teaches you how to select, document, and present compelling projects that highlight your skills, how to write descriptive texts, optimize images, and share your portfolio on digital platforms like Behance.
You’ll learn to avoid mistakes like poor project selection, lack of visual consistency, too much information, and weak presentation, resulting in a clear and professional portfolio.
Yes, the course covers techniques to document creative processes, choose images, design attractive layouts, and effectively communicate the visual identity of your projects.