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Portfolio Bootcamp Returns LIVE this fall!
what designers say about portfolio bootcamp
“It is honestly the best industry course I’ve done.”
Julie Bunyard
“I’m really excited about the work I’ve done so far… and strangely enough, really excited to pitch.”
Emily
“Leslie’s advice to clarify and focus on my design niche and study that market to truly understand and design for it in a commercially successful way was career changing.”
Kelly
“I finally feel ready to start sending my portfolio.”
Elettra Battini
What Most Designers Miss When Pitching Their Portfolio
Building a portfolio takes real effort. Putting your work out there takes courage. And when you don't hear back, it can feel defeating.
At the heart of fashion print design, there is one solid truth: you need to understand the market you're designing for. Not just aesthetically, but commercially.
After years of working in the fashion industry and reviewing portfolios from designers around the world, I've seen firsthand what captures attention and what gets overlooked. I know what art directors and design teams are looking for when they review a portfolio. Not because I've spent years pitching, but because I've spent years on the receiving end of those pitches.
The designers who stand out aren't always the most talented. They're the ones who understand the market, present their work strategically, and make it easy for a buyer or art director to see where their designs fit.
Portfolio Bootcamp was created to give you the same perspective I use when reviewing portfolios. You'll learn how to strengthen your collections, refine your presentation, understand where your work fits in the market, and pitch your portfolio with clarity and confidence.
You don't need to create more or work harder.
You need a clear strategy. A purposeful approach that aligns your work with the right market, showcases your strengths, and gives you the confidence to present your portfolio with intention.
"Embarking on Portfolio Bootcamp was one of the best decisions I made to advance my career as a creative professional. The experience not only refined my work but also equipped me with the skills to effectively pitch my creations to potential clients."
what they say:
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clients include
With over fifteen years in the industry, I have sat on all sides of the table. Scrappy freelancer, in house designer & studio start up - to coaching creatives just like you to turn your passion for print design into a profitable business. I can't wait to work with you!
hey! I'm Leslie
Creative & sales director selling exclusive art to fashion buyers
"Leslie's detailed advice, including guidance through market focus, print collection development, portfolio page layout, and critiques of numerous real-life portfolios, made everything much clearer."
Kelly Irvine
"The amount of information that you provided to us was above and beyond my expectation"
Manni
"When I joined the Portfolio bootcamp course, I had very limited knowledge of print design in the fashion world and the course opened another door to the world of surface pattern design for me. The best part of the course is preparing a portfolio based on the chosen market by each student, the provided feedback is helpful and a clear guidance for the next steps."
Sara / Papillon Patterns