How do I make my portfolio look like an experienced designer?

Do not index

3 things you should include in your portfolio

1. Who you are — Your background & motivations.

2. What you can do — The different skills & roles practised on various projects.

3. How you think and design — To understand how you approach problems.

Checklist to build an experienced portfolio

💡 Must-haves:

Homepage / About — a concise introduction

UX case studies x 3

Contact information — email address, phone number, etc.

Links to Resume, LinkedIn, and other sources (Medium, Dribbble, etc.)

🌟 A portfolio must be:

Personal — Who you are, your education & experience, what makes you different

Accessible — Link to download or access online, good color contrast

Aesthetic — Visually pleasing and consistent

Usable — Easy-to-navigate, easy-to-understand writing

Highlights — Your 3-5 best case studies, side projects

Recommended website builder for your UX portfolio

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.

Learn from others’ mistakes

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