Best Ways to Showcase Your Web Projects
Portfolios are important. They are a representation of who you are as well as what you are capable of. But unfortunately, we tend to only think about our portfolios when it’s time to either find a new job or maybe find some more freelance work. That’s probably why you’re reading this article now. And if you’re like most people, it probably hasn’t been updated in quite some time. In this post, I’m going to highlight 3 examples of web design portfolio projects that I’ve come across recently that can help inspire you in showcasing your recent projects.
ALI SAEED
In some cases, less is more. People visiting your portfolio really want to see one thing: your projects. In this example, Ali Saeeed gives a short description of each project, provides a beautifully animated screenshot of the homepage, and provides links to the live site as well as the project file. He provided enough information for me to understand the project, but also left it open-ended enough that if I was interested in him, I could follow up on the project and dive deeper into the details during an interview.
DAMIAN WATRACZ
Another approach to showcasing a project is with a case study. You can choose how much or how little you want to expand on the project. Typically, you can present the customer and their brand guide, assets or design files, as well as multiple screenshots/mockups of the final product in various screen sizes. This project from Damian Watracz is a great example of this as it tells you the full story of the project and brand.
MEAGAN FISHER COULDWELL
Depending on which part of the project you worked on, you may layout your portfolio differently per project. In this example by Megean Fisher, she worked on the UX and visual design portion of the site and showcased her work a little differently than the examples above. She told a story from beginning to end, highlighting the early strategy stages with wireframes, animated mockups of the final product, some of the key wins, as well as the site’s responsiveness. This is a great example of including screenshots, stills, and animations.
There is no right or wrong way to build out your portfolio. Each designer is different and unique and you should design your site with your goal in mind, whether that’s trying to find a new job, new freelance clients, etc. I recommend continuing to explore other great examples of portfolio sites from sites like LandBook, Site Inspire, or even Awwwards. Lastly, try to remember to keep your portfolio updated, especially after the conclusion of a recent project and while it’s fresh on your mind. The more frequently we update our portfolio, the less intimidating it is and the easier it’ll become. Good luck!
Written By: Chris Nervegna
