Presentation Board Important Info

Things you must be aware of:

·      Paper weights & types: What type of paper will you use for your presentation boards?  Plain paper is OK, but can sometimes seem too light.  In some cases specialty / fancy papers could be better.  You will need to experiment with your papers first to resolve any printing problems etc.  Purchase a variety and print the same image onto them all.  

 ·      Fonts:  Use no more than 2 fonts.  The more fonts you use the more unprofessional your work will look.  You can use fancy fonts for headings / titles, but keep 'text' fonts fairly simple and easy to read. Be consistent. You may have already experimented with fonts on your concept boards and want to follow through with the same font.

   

·      Cutting:  Cut ALL paper/boards etc with a sharp scalpel.  DO NOT USE SCISSORS.  Use an accurate ruler and measure everything. 

·      Layout:  Make sure your ideas and designs are communicated clearly on your presentation boards. It is a good idea to keep your work simple. Be sure to take a step back and look at your presentation boards from the perspective of the viewer. Can you see all designs clearly? Are the images cluttered? Boards can look  different from various angles so it is a good idea to always be aware that people looking at your work wont always be viewing it up close.

·      Fabric feelers:  These are a separate set of your fabrication to those that you have in your portfolio.  The size must be no smaller than 10 x 15cm.  Your feelers must be edged - over locked, pinked or taped and must be presented with a header clarifying the fabric name, fibre content and maybe a fabric code etc.  These must be presented to match the remainder of your portfolio.

  

·      Technical Sketches:  For fine detail in technical sketches a good trick to use is; on photocopier enlarge your template to A4 - A3.  You can then draw your sketch in this large format and add in fine detail.  Then reduce your sketch on the photocopier.  Your sketch will come out with very fine detail and look computer generated and precise. You can use this technique and then scan the images for a sleek look. (Make sure you are using the resolution that suits your presentation outcome).

Good presentation is important and will illustrate pride in your work.