Product Design
A good design portfolio should tell a story
09.16.23
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5 min.
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Francesca Wilder
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Who doesn’t love a good story?
A good story captivates, holds attention, and leaves people wanting more. As I revamp my portfolio, I aim to balance my passion for writing with engaging visuals, knowing most people appreciate aesthetics. A good portfolio should tell a story about your work — from the highs, lows, moments of growth, etc. I like to ask myself “What did I learn about this experience?”
I try to showcase my problem-solving skills, successes, failures, obstacles and how I overcame them, and finally the finished product. Nothing is ever perfect, so I feel like showcasing the aforementioned is almost like a metaphor for life, sometimes we fail or succeed, but it’s about growing and learning from the process. Your growth and journey are uniquely your own!
Here are a few principles that I like to stick to:
Check out the rest of this article on Medium and share your thoughts.
Who doesn’t love a good story?
A good story captivates, holds attention, and leaves people wanting more. As I revamp my portfolio, I aim to balance my passion for writing with engaging visuals, knowing most people appreciate aesthetics. A good portfolio should tell a story about your work — from the highs, lows, moments of growth, etc. I like to ask myself “What did I learn about this experience?”
I try to showcase my problem-solving skills, successes, failures, obstacles and how I overcame them, and finally the finished product. Nothing is ever perfect, so I feel like showcasing the aforementioned is almost like a metaphor for life, sometimes we fail or succeed, but it’s about growing and learning from the process. Your growth and journey are uniquely your own!
Here are a few principles that I like to stick to:
Check out the rest of this article on Medium and share your thoughts.
Who doesn’t love a good story?
A good story captivates, holds attention, and leaves people wanting more. As I revamp my portfolio, I aim to balance my passion for writing with engaging visuals, knowing most people appreciate aesthetics. A good portfolio should tell a story about your work — from the highs, lows, moments of growth, etc. I like to ask myself “What did I learn about this experience?”
I try to showcase my problem-solving skills, successes, failures, obstacles and how I overcame them, and finally the finished product. Nothing is ever perfect, so I feel like showcasing the aforementioned is almost like a metaphor for life, sometimes we fail or succeed, but it’s about growing and learning from the process. Your growth and journey are uniquely your own!
Here are a few principles that I like to stick to:
Check out the rest of this article on Medium and share your thoughts.
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