I decided to test a few methods for displaying design projects online. My initial choice for hosting my work turned out to be far too restrictive for my needs. The outcome was a bunch of empty views and no useful feedback. I realized quickly that context and curation matter more than flashy layouts.
The full comparison that shaped my direction is over at
https://dribbble.com/.
After shifting to a more focused approach my portfolio traffic tripled within weeks. Showing rough sketches alongside polished finals gave my work much more credibility. What did not work was trying to include everything I had ever made. Removing the weak ones was hard at first but it instantly improved the impression.
Three friends in the field gave me honest opinions on which pieces held up. They all agreed that showing real client projects with before-and-after shots mattered most. Acting on their input made my profile seem far more professional overnight.
Reducing my featured work to five core items boosted the response rate enormously. I stopped chasing fancy effects and focused instead on clarity. If you are struggling with your portfolio try cutting your current selection in half.
I decided to test a few methods for displaying design projects online. My initial choice for hosting my work turned out to be far too restrictive for my needs. The outcome was a bunch of empty views and no useful feedback. I realized quickly that context and curation matter more than flashy layouts.
The full comparison that shaped my direction is over at https://dribbble.com/.
After shifting to a more focused approach my portfolio traffic tripled within weeks. Showing rough sketches alongside polished finals gave my work much more credibility. What did not work was trying to include everything I had ever made. Removing the weak ones was hard at first but it instantly improved the impression.
Three friends in the field gave me honest opinions on which pieces held up. They all agreed that showing real client projects with before-and-after shots mattered most. Acting on their input made my profile seem far more professional overnight.
Reducing my featured work to five core items boosted the response rate enormously. I stopped chasing fancy effects and focused instead on clarity. If you are struggling with your portfolio try cutting your current selection in half.
