IDAK members can use the account portfolio area to present project work connected with their designer profile. A clear project entry helps a viewer understand what the work involved, where it was completed, and what the designer contributed. Add only work you have permission to share.
Before you open the portfolio form
Choose a project that represents the kind of work you want to be considered for. Prepare a concise title, the project category, its location, and a short description. Select a photograph that is sharp, well-lit, and focused on the design work rather than personal information or confidential documents.
If the project belongs to a client, confirm that you have permission to publish the image and project details. Credit collaborators accurately and describe your own role without implying that you completed work done by others.
Add a project from your IDAK account
- Sign in to your IDAK account.
- Open Portfolio from the account navigation.
- Choose the option to add a project.
- Enter the project title, category, location, and description.
- Upload a project image if you have an approved image ready. The current form accepts JPG, PNG, or WebP images up to 8 MB.
- Review the details and save the project.
What happens after saving?
The account confirms that a new project is saved and awaiting IDAK review. Check the portfolio area later for its status. Saving a project does not mean it is already public; it must pass the association's review and any applicable publication settings before it appears on a public profile.
Make each project useful to clients
Use the description to explain the brief, the space, the design challenge, and your contribution. Be specific about residential, workplace, retail, or hospitality work where relevant. Avoid empty labels such as “luxury” without explaining the design decisions that support the claim.
A useful caption can follow a simple pattern: project type and location; the client's main need; the design response; and your role. For example, explain how a compact apartment was planned around storage and circulation, or how a workplace layout addressed meeting and focused-work needs. Use real project details and avoid publishing names, addresses, budgets, or client information unless you have permission.
Choose images that make the work easy to understand. A clear finished-space photograph may be more useful than a collage with small text. If you share a before-and-after pair or a drawing, label it accurately and make sure it does not reveal confidential plans or personal information.
Portfolio questions
Can I upload work I did as part of a team? Yes, if you have permission to share it and describe your own contribution accurately.
Will a saved project appear immediately? The account says new projects await IDAK review. Check the project status before sharing the public profile link.
Can I use an image from a supplier or photographer? Only if you have permission or a licence that allows the intended publication, and credit the creator where required.
For stronger visibility, complete your IDAK directory profile as well. A portfolio works best when the profile tells people how to understand your services, location, and experience. Read the membership guide if you have not yet completed account onboarding.
