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3 common mistakes junior designers make on their portfolios
As a UX Designer, our portfolios are one of our most important materials. And even though they should be personalized and unique, there still are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to perfecting yours.
As a mentor of many early-stage UXers, I have noticed several common mistakes that many just breaking into the industry tend to make. So here we go let’s get into my suggestions of what extra steps to take.
- Make it obvious at a quick glance what your current or ideal role is
Many Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and individuals looking at your portfolio only have a short time to see whether or not you are right for the job. That is why by calling out your title this individual right off the bat will know if you could fit the role. This way, they do not have to go through case studies to decipher whether you are a Generalist UX/UI Designer or if you are a UX Researcher (to name a few). Our job in the simplest form is to make experiences easy and seamless, so why make someone search for your title?
2. Your case studies should not be a list of deliverables
By completing a UX project you will have a pile of deliverables. However, what will make your case studies stand out is if you transfer these deliverables into a narrative rather than a checklist…
