How to build a killer portfolio as a junior designer.
6 Steps to help you stand out from the crowd.
After spending the last four weeks pouring through well over 200 portfolios and applications for our latest opening at New Lion, I came across some really great portfolios — as well as some not so great.
If this process has taught me anything, it’s that many designers are falling into the same pot holes, some of which take a quick fix to avoid. If you’re currently searching for your first position, I’d recommend giving this post a read.
1) Case studies are important.
With any work you’re presenting in your portfolio, it’s important for you to give context around the project and discuss it at a high level. Was it a personal development piece? Is this product live and something that I can try out? Who was the client? Were you the sole designer, or one of 50?
These are all questions that I want to know the answers to when viewing a project, and will definitely have a big impact on how your work is viewed. The biggest thing, is that it shows you’re able to talk about and discuss your work — as well as that you understand the value behind this. Design isn’t all about pretty front page dribbble shots, it’s about understanding and justification. Providing case…
