Resources

A collection of tools and resources to help you create a strong Engineering Portfolio. Use these resources to learn more about other portfolios and gain insights about your own, but remember: the best portfolios reflect your team's unique journey.

Traditional Tools

Classic, reliable tools that don't rely on AI: full control over your content.

Design & Layout

Canva

Design

Free, easy-to-use design tool with templates. Great for teams without design experience.

Figma

Design

Professional design tool with collaboration features. Steeper learning curve but more powerful.

Learning Resources

Portfolio Perch

Guide

A collection of 75+ portfolios created between 2020 and 2023.

PortfolioLab

Guide

Nearly 40 portfolios made in the past 6 years.

Open Vault

Guide

A collection of 100+ portfolios from the 2023-2024 season.

AI-Powered Tools

These tools use artificial intelligence to assist with design, writing, and portfolio feedback.

Important: Always verify AI-generated content for accuracy. Use AI as a starting point, not a final product. All competitions require portfolios to represent your team's authentic work. Do not attempt to use AI to create your portfolio.

Design & Layout

Adobe Express

Design

Design tool with generative features for creating social media, flyers, and graphics quickly.

Venngage

Design

Infographic and data visualization platform for creating professional reports and presentations.

Writing Support

FTC Coach

Feedback

Portfolio evaluator by Vanta Robotics that scores your award potential, layout, and design on a scale of 0-100.

Grammarly

Writing

Grammar, spelling, and style checker to help maintain professional writing quality.

Hemingway Editor

Writing

Readability tool that highlights complex sentences, passive voice, and unclear phrasing for clearer writing.