Most portfolio problems are the same few mistakes. They are easy to fix once you can see them.
Showing everything
Ten strong pieces are better than thirty uneven ones. Remove anything you would not want to discuss in an interview.
No context
A picture alone does not say what the brief was, what you did or what changed. Add two or three lines to every project.
- State the brief and your role
- Show process: sketches, drafts, feedback
- Say what you would improve next time
If you would not defend it in an interview, cut it.
Hard-to-find contact details
Put your name, role and email on the first screen. If a recruiter has to hunt for them, they will move on.
[Demo] Stand-in article written for the design. Replace it with Arena’s own article before launch (CI-46).
