#Graphic design portfolio projects how to

Tip: Don’t just include course projects in your portfolio. More projects may also indicate to a recruiter that you’re too senior for the role they’re recruiting for.

You should aim to include at least three projects in your portfolio, but ideally around five to show some variety in your work.īut don’t go too far! Add too many examples of your work and it might be a little overwhelming for recruiters, who don’t have much time. You should aim to include at least three projects in your portfolio, but ideally around five to show some variety in your work. If you’ve just finished a course and plan to include your single course project as your portfolio, I’ve got some bad news - you need more. It’s also given me a great understanding of what works and what doesn’t when it comes to your portfolio. I’ve been through hundreds of junior designers’ portfolios in the last couple of years - so I know the challenges people face when building them.

#Graphic design portfolio projects how to

Here, we’ll talk about how to make your portfolio, where to put it, whether to create a PDF, if you should use sites like Dribbble or Behance - and a lot more. A good portfolio can make the difference between months of radio silence, and actually getting invited to an interview or winning that client.

Whether you’re a junior designer looking for your first job, or a freelancer on the hunt for new clients, your portfolio is king.