What is the Engineering Portfolio

A comprehensive guide to documenting your team’s journey, achievements, and impact.

Definition & Purpose

The Engineering Portfolio is a 15-page document submitted to judges at FTC competitions. It showcases your robot’s design evolution, your team’s problem-solving approach, outreach efforts, and overall growth throughout the season.

Judges rely on the portfolio to understand your team beyond the robot itself. A clear, well-organized, and informative portfolio significantly increases your chances for awards and recognition.

What Your Portfolio Should Show

Engineering Process

Engineering & Programming Process

Highlight testing, problem-solving, challenges, autonomous, design evolution etc.

Outreach

Outreach & Mentorship

Show how your team mentors others and contributes to your community.

Team Growth

Team Growth & Values

Explain your team structure, sustainability efforts, and core values.

Portfolio Creation Tools

Choosing the right tools makes the process easier and more effective. Here are some recommended options:

  • Canva: Drag-and-drop visuals, consistent branding, collaborative editing.
  • Google Slides/Docs: Accessible, easy collaboration, PDF export.
  • Adobe InDesign: Professional formatting control, detailed layout and graphics.
Portfolio Tools

Rules & Best Practices

  • Maximum 15 pages
  • Printed copy required for in-person judging
  • Team name and number on the cover

Best Practices:

  • Use headings, bullets, and spacing for clarity
  • Avoid walls of text — keep it readable
  • Highlight award criteria clearly
  • Ensure visuals match team branding
  • Include data whenever possible (charts, stats, test logs)

Following these practices ensures your portfolio is informative, engaging, and easy for judges to navigate — maximizing your chances of recognition.