{"id":14690,"date":"2022-06-30T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T07:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/?p=14690"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T10:27:11","slug":"how-to-create-a-design-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Design Portfolio: 7 Steps from Start to Finish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showcase your work, present your talents and expertise, attract new clients and recruiters &#8211; that\u2019s what a design portfolio is all about. But here\u2019s a problem: there are many portfolios on the market, but very few do their work well. If you\u2019re reading this, you surely want your work to stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should you add to your design portfolio?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to publish your works?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to include if you don\u2019t have any experience?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do recruiters want to see in your portfolio?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These and many other questions we\u2019ve got answered in this article. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are seven steps away from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating a design portfolio<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that defines your style and helps you share your artistic journey.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dec4d16b818\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dec4d16b818\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Step_1_Define_Your_Focus\" >Step 1: Define Your Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Step_2_Pick_Out_Projects\" >Step 2: Pick Out Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Step_3_Present_Each_Design_Properly\" >Step 3: Present Each Design Properly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Step_4_Pick_the_Format\" >Step 4: Pick the Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Step_5_Optimize_and_Make_It_Perfect\" >Step 5: Optimize and Make It Perfect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Step_6_Double-Check_and_Review\" >Step 6: Double-Check and Review<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Step_7_Promote_Your_Work\" >Step 7: Promote Your Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/how-to-create-a-design-portfolio\/#Now_Share_Your_Art_with_the_World\" >Now, Share Your Art with the World!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Define_Your_Focus\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Define Your Focus<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be hard, especially if your creative career hasn\u2019t started yet &#8211; it seems like you want to be an expert in everything. And yet, it is too much to grasp, so you should figure out your focus. Exploration is a key that opens your future specialization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with asking yourself these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I like to do in design?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which niches am I good at? (Pick only those you like)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are my strong sides? (What do I do better than the others?)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the foundation of everything, including your portfolio. If you want to be successful, you can\u2019t get everywhere at the same time. 1-3 branches are enough to define your professional priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s dig into the works you have on hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Pick_Out_Projects\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Pick Out Projects<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather everything you have in one place. Good projects, bad projects &#8211; all of them will help you decide what to add to the portfolio. It should be up to 10 works that reflect your expertise and artist statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that people interested in your skills don\u2019t have all the time in the world, so it\u2019s okay not to include everything you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14695\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/portfolio-800x412.png\" alt=\"Pick out projects\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/portfolio-800x412.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/portfolio-320x165.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/portfolio-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/portfolio-418x215.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/portfolio.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And here is another hint. Review the projects one by one and answer these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What works brought the biggest business value?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What works am I proud of?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What projects were the most challenging?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note!<\/strong> After answering these questions, make sure your portfolio is versatile. If you are good at UI and logo design, add examples from both categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, avoid adding outdated designs. You grow as a professional with time, so your work from a long time ago won\u2019t demonstrate your expertise as of now. Is it 3 years older? Then you should better keep it in your private archive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if I don\u2019t have any experience?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been there: starting off without any real-life experience and opportunities to present ourselves. We\u2019ve got your back! Use any of these ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Personal projects:<\/strong> create a design of your dream, add all necessary elements, and tell its story to the public.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Redesign:<\/strong> recreate an already existing idea (maybe a brand you use daily) by changing or improving its design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Logo interpretation:<\/strong> If you notice logos of famous brands that you would like to transform, make your ideas real and include them too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Non-profit companies:<\/strong> share your talent with someone who needs it now. Charity organizations would appreciate your help while you are getting a priceless experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hackathons:<\/strong> These are events where people somehow involved in software development gather to create a brand new solution by the end of the event. It\u2019s very challenging but exciting for <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/best-website-builder-beginners\/\">any beginner<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note!<\/strong> By the way, including some non-profit projects in your portfolio is a good idea for experienced designers as well. This way you demonstrate your passion for the craft and add more diversity to the projects\u2019 list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Present_Each_Design_Properly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Present Each Design Properly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich visuals are a great start, but it\u2019s not enough. Your work means something, and everyone who sees your portfolio should know the whole story. It\u2019s time to frame your designs with a strong description.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note!<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each design task is not only about beautiful images \u2014 a story behind it also matters. When creating something, you help clients to solve a problem or add unique traits to their corporate style. With the project description, you bring value to everything you\u2019ve done before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14696\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/presentation-800x412.png\" alt=\"Present each design properly\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/presentation-800x412.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/presentation-320x165.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/presentation-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/presentation-418x215.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/presentation.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what you should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The project\u2019s name and main goal:<\/strong> Share why you were doing this work in the first place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> How much time it took you to finish this project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Process:<\/strong> Points describing what you were doing step by step.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contribution:<\/strong> If you were a team member in this project, describe your part and responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Results:<\/strong> If you know that your work made a difference, it\u2019s the most valuable information for the potential client, so you should include any metrics proving your expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong> It is a valuable piece to have. If you got feedback from your clients, don\u2019t hesitate to share it at the end of the case study.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, there is a lot of work behind every step of the design process. Share more expertise with this additional information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Research process.<\/strong> Tell viewers why the project\u2019s problem was important, provide evidence. For example, you can add excerpts from client interviews or statistical data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Concept development.<\/strong> Now tell how the idea was born: brainstorming results, user journey variations, and first rough sketches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Testing.<\/strong> Did you show your designs to potential users? Share testing results and design decisions you made afterward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prototype.<\/strong> Add anything that makes your work real: the final user flow, real-life photos (for example, for interior design projects), or an interactive prototype.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.weblium.com\/signup?utm_source=en_blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=banner_article\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-20566\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-800x178.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-800x178.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-320x71.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-418x93.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2-1080x240.png 1080w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.2.png 1518w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Pick_the_Format\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Pick the Format<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your final goals, your portfolio can be of different formats. These are the main three:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> If your portfolio is web-based, your work is always easily accessible for clients and recruiters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>PDF file or presentation:<\/strong> You can customize a portfolio separately for every job opportunity, but this file won\u2019t be seen by the general public.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Physical design pieces:<\/strong> Obviously, you can\u2019t share it over the Internet, but this is the best option for some design niches during a face-to-face interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, web-based solutions are the best if you want to present yourself in front of a big crowd. Plus, you have several sections (and enough space) to tell about yourself and share contact details. But at this moment, many designers have a disturbing thought: how will I create a website myself?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No coding, the lowest prices, and no time needed for the development process &#8211; all of it is possible if you use a ready-made template. Yes, it is that simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/create-portfolio-website\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the solutions offered by<strong> Weblium<\/strong>: we have design portfolio templates tailored for specific designer skills (for example, graphic, <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/blog\/art-portfolio-examples\/\">art<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/interior-design-website-builder\">interior design portfolios<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A huge bonus to all that is mobile-friendliness: your portfolio will be optimized for smartphones. Often your potential clients don\u2019t have much time in the day, so they check the candidate\u2019s portfolio on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14697\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_2-800x526.png\" alt=\"design portfolio template\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_2-800x526.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_2-320x210.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_2-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_2-418x275.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_2.png 939w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>View this template <a href=\"https:\/\/graphic-designer.weblium.site\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">in full<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note! It\u2019s easier to form your brand with a ready-made template because you will get a tool with a cohesive style out of the box.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Optimize_and_Make_It_Perfect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Optimize and Make It Perfect<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several optimization rules make your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">design portfolio website<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> easy to understand and pleasing to the eye. Let\u2019s put some finishing touches:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Make a plan.<\/strong> Draw a rough plan of the future portfolio before adding any content to the website. Here you decide on the number of images and their placement on the screen. Remember that the general layout should be simple and straight to the point.<br \/>\n<\/span>Or you can check <a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/portfolio-website-templates\">ready-made templates<\/a> created by the Weblium team and find some inspiration there. Every template was created by professional designers &#8211; they sure know how to help you demonstrate all of your creative strengths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14698\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_3-800x526.png\" alt=\"Weblium website template\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_3-800x526.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_3-320x210.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_3-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_3-418x275.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/template_3.png 939w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>It\u2019s one of the 280+ ideas you can <a href=\"https:\/\/app.weblium.com\/start-boilerplate?template=5e7cdf3978e60d0021eee2d1\" rel=\"nofollow\">start using right now<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pick the project\u2019s hero image.<\/strong> Adding too many images will do no good, they will just overwhelm viewers. It\u2019s better to pick a hero image first and add several high-quality images below.<br \/>\n<\/span>A <em>hero image<\/em> is a first and biggest image to present the project. It summarizes the whole work and creates an incentive to learn a case study in more detail.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Compress every image.<\/strong> The heavier images you use, the more time it will take to load a website. But web users won\u2019t wait long &#8211; they will skip a good part of the content and leave the page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Optimize information for a quick check.<\/strong> Make your website easy to read and understand. Add the most important information in the beginning, use subheadings and bullet lists, divide the text into paragraphs, and avoid long descriptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14692\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Group-141-777x600.png\" alt=\"Portfolio template\" width=\"777\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Group-141-777x600.png 777w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Group-141-311x240.png 311w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Group-141-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Group-141-418x323.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Group-141.png 939w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You have all the necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/cv-worker-portfolio.weblium.site\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">template blocks<\/a> out-of-the-box.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Avoid overwhelming color schemes.<\/strong> If you want to attract someone\u2019s attention to your experience, no need to use screaming colors on the portfolio\u2019s front page. Also, stick to basic typography and minimalist animation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Make it easy to contact you.<\/strong> And the best way to do that is to include a call-to-action button with a simple contact form. Make sure to add it on every portfolio page.<br \/>\n<\/span>You can customize <a href=\"https:\/\/cv-worker-portfolio.weblium.site\/contacts\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weblium contact forms<\/a> according to your website style and color palette.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14693\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/img_1-800x412.png\" alt=\"Make it easy to contact you\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/img_1-800x412.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/img_1-320x165.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/img_1-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/img_1-418x215.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/img_1.png 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14702\" src=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/new_bg-800x526.png\" alt=\"Make it easy to contact you\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/new_bg-800x526.png 800w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/new_bg-320x210.png 320w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/new_bg-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/new_bg-418x275.png 418w, https:\/\/${domain}\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/new_bg.png 939w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You can customize <a href=\"https:\/\/cv-worker-portfolio.weblium.site\/contacts\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weblium contact forms<\/a> according to your website style and color palette.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Double-Check_and_Review\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Double-Check and Review<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now get an opinion on the portfolio from as many people as possible. It can be friends, family members, colleagues, industry experts (if you can reach them). These insights will allow you to look at your portfolio from a different angle and help you improve the final version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The critical points to check are grammatical errors or misspellings, comprehensible interface and navigation, and information availability (complete project descriptions, contact details, finished \u201cAbout me\u201d section, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note!<\/strong> Your design portfolio is always a work in progress. You should schedule the next review in six months, come back, and check all the points we\u2019ve described above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What clients and recruiters are looking for:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Clear communication.<\/strong> Being able to present your work from start to finish is vital. Recruiters would ask you to share the story verbally, and you should be ready for that. Try to practice this skill in front of a friend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Product thinking.<\/strong> This is how you see the big picture. What will a product look like? What features will it have? This is your feeling of the final result.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UI design.<\/strong> Essential design principles should go hand in hand with the overall aesthetics in your portfolio. Show how you see the product\u2019s beauty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UX design.<\/strong> This is how your clients achieve their goals using your designs, what actions they make, and what you do as a designer to make user flow easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Promote_Your_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Promote Your Work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now when you know <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to make a design portfolio<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we can move a little further. Let\u2019s make your efforts count and share your work presentation with others. You have a higher chance to get noticed if you promote your portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to begin is to set up social media accounts specifically for your services and regularly update it. Facebook and Instagram are the must, also consider creating Pinterest and LinkedIn accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a part of the design communities, be active in discussions, collaborate with other experts in the niche &#8211; networking and the word of mouth are the most effective marketing instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niche-Specific Forums<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you\u2019re aiming to find a client from a certain niche, do small research and find relevant communities on the web. People there surely discuss their problems and pain points, and you can offer your services right when your potential clients need them the most.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO (Search Engine Optimization)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And finally, optimize your portfolio for search engines so anyone could quickly find you on the Internet. No worries, we have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.weblium.com\/en-us\/article\/seo-basics-1bn13ga\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an SEO guide for the very beginners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you can do all the actions right in the Weblium account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_Share_Your_Art_with_the_World\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, Share Your Art with the World!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every designer needs a portfolio, no matter what branch you work in or how many years of experience you have. With a decent portfolio, you share your creative stories and demonstrate skills &#8211; it is more important than a CV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before uploading all the files you have, take some time for consideration picking the niche and works you are proud of. These moments of silence are important &#8211; now you are defining your professional image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/create-digital-portfolio\">Weblium<\/a> is here to make your work easier. While you are busy picking the right projects for your portfolio, we are offering you ready-made templates for website creation. It looks like a perfect collaboration, right? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weblium.com\/portfolio-website-templates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and leverage your design career.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 8793.39px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Showcase your work, present your talents and expertise, attract new clients and recruiters &#8211; that\u2019s what a design portfolio is all about. 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