Tips
Simple tips to improve your portfolio in minutes.
Tip #01: Add your clients
An extremely easy way to add additional credibility to your portfolio. Typically see this in either the homepage or “about me” page. New designers may have just a few to begin with, but this list will quickly grow over time.
? If you’re short on time (5-10 min): Write them out in a text list!
If the list is getting long, organize them by either featured clients/projects, industry, or project type (website, app, e-commerce, etc.).
Tip: Don’t forget to add your featured clients to your LinkedIn and resume too.
? If you have a bit more time: Swap out the text for client logos.
Match the height of the logos and place them on a grid. Try grayscaling or using knockout versions of the logo to avoid having a lot of color on your portfolio. (Not that anything is wrong with a ?)
Tip: Link your clients to your portfolio pieces if you have those ready. Creating great user interaction includes interconnecting relevant links together. (Ex: every time Apple is mentioned, an opportunity to link to your Apple case study)
Examples to check out: Tobias Van Schneider (including writing, speaking, and judging panels), Fantasy (divided up clients by project type), my website (grayscaled and color on hover).
Examples to check out: Tobias Van Schneider (including writing, speaking, and judging panels), Fantasy (divided up clients by project type), my website (grayscaled and color on hover).
