Portfolios are used to show off a designer's skills, creativity, and experience in the design world. A portfolio provides a visual representation of a designer's work and their style. Portfolios allow potential employers and clients to assess the designer's capabilities and style. Having a well-organised portfolio with the most important case studies will demonstrate problem-solving and communicate to the viewer the designer's thought process. A portfolio is important when standing out in a competitive field, so you must get it right.
https://www.regents.ac.uk/9-top-tips-to-compose-the-perfect-portfolio
After reading this article I found some tips that I will consider when creating my portfolio…
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These portfolios inspired me with their simplicity and focus on the right areas. I loved how each opened with an eye-catching statement, instantly capturing the viewer's attention. I particularly liked Ljubomir's portfolio because of the simple and clean layout, with a hint of personality that kept it professional. They began with a statement introducing themselves and then went straight into the featured work, including an image that gave the viewer a quick insight into the case study. I also liked how they added a quote, which I think I might incorporate into my portfolio. Karolis's portfolio took minimalism to the next level as it was very clean and simplistic but very effective. I liked how they used animation in their portfolio which I want to use in some way to present my work. The first two portfolios both use a light background but I like the dark background and would like to experiment with this.
I started by making some sketches to get an idea of the layouts