Portfolio Development Mentoring | 3 Sessions
Portfolio Development Mentoring | 3 Sessions
Develop your portfolio with clarity, confidence and expert guidance.
A personalised three-session mentoring package for architecture, urban design and creative students looking to develop their portfolios, communicate their ideas and present their work with confidence.
Whether you're preparing for internships, exploring career opportunities or building your first professional portfolio, these sessions provide practical, constructive guidance tailored to your experience and goals.
What's included
Three private 45minute online mentoring sessions
Personalised feedback on your existing projects and portfolio material
Guidance on portfolio structure, layout, visual storytelling and presentation
Support with communicating your design process, research and individual contributions
Clear, achievable development tasks between sessions
Brief written action points following each session
Booking your sessions
Following purchase, you'll receive an email with details of how to arrange your first session and prepare your portfolio material. All sessions take place online and are tailored to your individual experience, projects and goals.
Please note: Mentoring sessions provide professional guidance and constructive feedback. Portfolio development and revisions remain the responsibility of the student.
How it works
Session 1 - Review & Direction
We'll review your existing work, discuss your goals and identify opportunities to develop your portfolio. Together, we'll establish a clear direction and priorities.
Session 2 - Development & Feedback
We'll look at your progress, explore how to strengthen your visual communication and develop the presentation of your projects, research and design thinking.
Session 3 - Refinement & Next Steps
We'll review your updated work, refine your portfolio's structure and presentation, and identify the next steps to help you move forward confidently.
Sessions are scheduled individually, allowing time to develop your work and apply feedback between meetings.
About your mentor
I'm Sonia Nicolson, a Chartered Architect and former Senior Lecturer with international experience in architectural practice, university teaching and creative education. I've spent years helping students develop their design skills, communicate their ideas and build confidence in their creative work. My mentoring combines practical guidance, constructive feedback and an understanding of what makes a clear, engaging and professional portfolio.
