Quick Summary:
1. Prioritize Real-World Projects
Shipped projects or those built with engineers add the most value. The realer, the better, as they show your ability to collaborate in a professional setting.
2. Showcase the 3 Core Design Skills
Your portfolio should clearly communicate product thinking, interaction design, and visual design. These are essential for being recognized as a designer.
3. Brand Yourself as a Designer First
If you come from a non-design background, position yourself as a designer who happens to have additional skills.
4. Highlight Extra Skills, But Stay Focused
Showcasing additional skills is beneficial, but clearly tie them to design. Your portfolio should prioritize establishing you as a strong designer to avoid being bucketed into non-design roles.
5. Portfolio Platform Doesn't Matter
Whether you use Webflow, Squarespace, or Wix, the key is having a well-designed portfolio with at least three projects, including one strong end-to-end project.
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