Fashion Projects & Portfolio Tutoring for University Application

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We assist secondary school students build or refine an impactful fashion design portfolio aligned with general requirements of universities in HK, UK and the US, and prepare for portfolio interviews. We aim to bring out the creativity, talents and personality of individual students.

Fully functioning fashion design studio – Professional Guidance --– Tailor Made Program

Tailored Tutoring Plans

3 packages designed to suit students at different university application time lines.

Free Initial Consultation to assess existing artworks and determine the best support program for the student.

Fashion Portfolio Guideline: contact us to enquire

Curriculum Flow

Intake: Clarify target programs, timeline, and assess existing artwork
Project planning based on interests and ability & target schools
Execute 3 - 5 projects (core). Include sewing garments.
Development: Regular feedback sessions (live, or by reports)
Draft Portfolio: Assemble PDFs and online gallery
Feedback & Polish: Captions, layout, image quality
Mock Interviews: Practice pitches and Q&A
Submission Prep: Ensure file formats and prompts meet program guidelines

Why ImagineDress

Tailored, step-by-step guidance from concept to submission by experienced professionals knowledgeable and experienced in fashion school applications and university requirements.
Fully equipped fashion studio conveniently located in Central, HK.
Multilingual support (English, with Chinese support)
Individualized projects, clear Milestones, and a focus on admission-ready portfolios
Fee payment based on actual lessons. No need to sign contract. Start anytime.

Our students from : London College Of Fashion (UAL), Pratt Institute (New York), HK PolyU School of Fashion Design, HK Design Institute, Taiwan Shih Chien Universtiy (Dept. of Fashion Design) ...

Plan A: Final Year Portfolio Consolidation for Submission

Target: Senior year students with 3+ solid projects; 3–6 months to submission

4 lessons (2 - 4 hrs each) per month
32 – 64 hrs total
over 4 months

Focused audit of existing artworks; consolidation of contents.
Or: Execute up to 2+ new projects.
4–6 week blueprint to organize 3–4 projects
Organization and layout of every page
Refined artist statement tailored to target programs
Submission readiness checklist aligned to prompts

Ideal for: Efficient, high-impact organization and final polish. Last addition of 1-2 solid new project for impact.

Plan B: Solid Portfolio Builder
(1-Year Plan)

Target: Junior students with 1–2 years to prepare

Time: 2 hrs/week, 72 hours total
3 projects (10 lessons/project)
over 9–12 months

3 solid projects minimum (3–4 looks per project)
20+ page portfolio (overall); 12+ pages of process work
Comprehensive research and process documentation
Organization and consolidation of portfolio pages layout
Fashion illustration guidance
Digital portfolio guidance

Guidance included: Concept development, mood/research, development sketches, experiments, flats/CAD, fabric exploration; pattern/draping notes; final looks & garments; photography guidance

Plan C: Foundation Portfolio Course (Expanded, Deeper Scope)

Target: Younger students with 2–3 years to prepare

Time: 2 hrs/week, 140 hrs total
5 projects recommended (12 lessons/project)
over 12–24 months

4 solid projects (3-4 looks per project)
30+ page portfolio; detailed process work
9–16 final looks total; comprehensive research & process documentation as there are ample time for in-depth development
Ready-to-submit PDF portfolio plus optional online gallery
Fashion illustration guidance
Sustainability/ethics notes and material storytelling (where relevant)

Same as Package B. Include more time to learn sewing and dressmaking skills which builds a stronger foundation for mastering college curriculum.

Fee: $250/hr + (depends on complexity and intensity)

Add-on service (optional): 1–2 Mock Interview sessions; review and polish Artist Statement.

*OPTIONAL: Garment Making Course can be considered if the student needs only tutoring in making garment, without Portfolio guidance.

Example: Accepted Portfolio London College of Fashion (unaffiliated)
An example of fashion portfolio. There are also differences between UK, USA and HK, and also depends on different courses of fashion eg. design, illustration, communications...etc.

Examples (college level):
[Trapped] Collection
[Into the Woods] SS2020
A/W 2020-21 Trend Report