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Making Your Work Shine

While there are tried and true ways to develop your portfolio and to structure your case studies, one thing needs to be at the top of your mind when making your portfolio... “How can I make my work shine? How can I stand out?” Explore these approaches and ideas to get your mind stirring about how you can create an eye-catching portfolio.

Show your WHY:
- Introduce the project, your role, and objectives concisely.
- Clearly state the problem or challenge and its significance.
Show the challenges you encountered:
- Describe research methods used and key insights gained.
- Introduce user personas based on research findings.
Show your problem-solving abilities:
- Showcase ideation, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Discuss iterative design based on feedback and testing.
Show your passion:
- Present final UI designs and interaction elements.
- Explain design decisions and their impact on user experience.
Show real world experiences:
- Share project outcomes and measurable impact.
- Conclude with reflections on challenges, learnings, and a call to action.

Ideas

Only show your finished designs on your site and encourage employers to ask you about the project. Have a story/presentation prepared to go over said project.:
Create a video or video segments that go over your project. Find a way to also make it skimmable
Include 3D graphics, animations, and other visual embellishments
Include your hobbies into your site design

AVOID creating a cookie cutter portfolio. Keep it structured and organized, but you don’t have to follow the same layout as every other portfolio.

Remember, your portfolio isn’t the only tool to help you land a job. Networking also plays a huge role in furthering your career. Learn more about networking.