Creating the Engineering Portfolio

Your step-by-step guide to documenting, organizing, and presenting your team’s journey.

Why Create an Engineering Portfolio?

The Engineering Portfolio is more than just a requirement for awards — it is the story of your team’s innovation, growth, and problem-solving. A well-crafted portfolio helps judges see your process, not just your robot.

With a strong portfolio, your team can:

Showcase technical skills and design thinking
Highlight outreach, impact, and community involvement
Strengthen your chances for awards and recognition
Create a resource for future seasons and new members
Stand out in competitions and inspire other teams

Why Use This Guide?

We designed this guide to make portfolio creation simple, structured, and effective. Whether your team is just starting out or refining years of documentation, this guide provides clear steps, examples, and tips to help you succeed.

Here’s what makes this guide special:

Easy-to-follow structure for building your portfolio from scratch
Real examples from FTC teams to inspire your design
Award-focused advice to target Inspire, Think, and other judged awards
Checklists to make sure nothing gets missed
Design and layout tips for a professional look

What a Strong Portfolio Achieves

Clear Organization

Keep all your ideas, designs, and outreach organized in one place.

Judging Success

Impress judges with a portfolio that tells your full story.

Lasting Legacy

Create a record that future team members can learn from.

Our Goal With This Guide

We want every FTC team to feel confident building a portfolio that reflects their hard work and creativity. This guide is designed to empower you to document effectively, communicate your story, and celebrate your impact.

Ready to Get Started?

Explore our guide, take notes from examples, and start creating a portfolio that captures your team’s journey.

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