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3 things you should include in your portfolio
1. Who you are β Your background & motivations.
2. What you can do β The different skills & roles practised on various projects.
3. How you think and design β To understand how you approach problems.
Checklist to build an experienced portfolio
π‘Β Must-haves:
Homepage / About β a concise introduction
UX case studies x 3
Contact information β email address, phone number, etc.
Links to Resume, LinkedIn, and other sources (Medium, Dribbble, etc.)
πΒ A portfolio must be:
Personal β Who you are, your education & experience, what makes you different
Accessible β Link to download or access online, good color contrast
Aesthetic β Visually pleasing and consistent
Usable β Easy-to-navigate, easy-to-understand writing
Highlights β Your 3-5 best case studies, side projects
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1. For beginners
I would use Notion to focus on writing, documenting my process, and updating this regularly. Easily sharing a link for recruiters to view online.
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2. For more experience designers
I would use Framer to show my personal brand and improving my chances of standing out. I would spend at least 50 hours on crafting something visually appealing to wow my readers.
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