How can you showcase Rhino software skills in your portfolio?

1 Choose your projects wisely

Your portfolio should reflect your design vision, your technical abilities, and your problem-solving skills. Therefore, you should choose projects that highlight your Rhino expertise in different aspects of environmental design, such as site analysis, concept development, parametric modeling, rendering, animation, and fabrication. You should also select projects that are relevant to your target audience, whether it is a specific industry, sector, or niche.

2 Organize your portfolio logically

Your portfolio should be easy to navigate and understand, so you should organize it in a logical and consistent way. You can use different methods to structure your portfolio, such as by project type, scale, theme, or chronological order. You should also include clear labels, titles, captions, and descriptions for each project, explaining the context, objectives, challenges, and outcomes of your design process. You should also indicate which tools and techniques you used in Rhino, such as plugins, scripts, or commands.

3 Showcase your workflow and results

Your portfolio should not only show the final outcome of your projects, but also the workflow and steps that led to it. You should use different types of media and formats to illustrate your design process and demonstrate your Rhino skills, such as sketches, diagrams, screenshots, wireframes, models, renders, animations, videos, or interactive elements. You should also highlight the results and impacts of your projects, such as performance, sustainability, aesthetics, or user experience.

4 Optimize your portfolio for different platforms

Your portfolio should be accessible and attractive on different platforms and devices, such as web, mobile, or print. You should optimize your portfolio for different formats and resolutions, ensuring that your images, videos, and animations are clear, sharp, and fast-loading. You should also use a responsive and user-friendly design for your portfolio website, making it easy to browse, zoom, scroll, or swipe through your projects.

5 Update your portfolio regularly

Your portfolio should be up to date and reflect your current skills and interests. You should update your portfolio regularly with new projects, feedback, or achievements, showing that you are constantly learning and improving your Rhino skills and environmental design practice. You should also review your portfolio periodically and remove any outdated or irrelevant projects, keeping your portfolio fresh and focused.

6 Seek feedback and improvement

Your portfolio should be a tool for learning and growth, not just a showcase of your Rhino skills. You should seek feedback and constructive criticism from others, such as peers, mentors, clients, or employers, and use it to improve your portfolio and your design skills. You should also look for inspiration and best practices from other environmental designers who use Rhino, and learn from their portfolio examples and tips.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?