The Perfect Graphic Design Portfolio Checklist
Creating an effective, memorable portfolio is one of the most important things you can do to get ahead in your career as a designer – helping you land higher paying clients and get that design job you’ve been dreaming of.
Given how important portfolios are, it’s a cruel coincidence that designing them can also be one of the most challenging things we do as a creatives. Squeezing our entire careers into a succinct, visual experience feels like an impossible task – what are my best projects? What’s going to resonate with hiring managers and potential clients? When is my portfolio “done”?
It requires a lot of soul searching that can lead to paralysis and procrastination.
That’s exactly why I put together this checklist – to give you an actionable list of best practices that you can use to tackle each aspect of your portfolio, one thing at a time.
Here’s what you’ll accomplish by following this checklist:
📈 Showcase your value to clients and recruiters
‼️ Highlight work that resonates with visitors
✍️ Write engaging case studies
🔥 Stand out in a crowded market
As you work through the list, remember that your portfolio is an ever-evolving representation of where you are in your career. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s never “final”. Plan to tackle it in small chunks and update it regularly.
I hope you find this resource valuable and it helps you land your next role or client.
Now go out there and make a ruckus ✌️
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