what to put in a portfolio

What to put in a PortfolioOWL Feb-7th

Focus on Content, Not DesignAesthetically interesting?

Sure.Showing what you did?

Top priority.Ideally?

Have them complement one another.

Logo & TaglineIt’s your signature.Tagline specifically?

Your shtich

About Me PageLet people know who you are

PassionsPersonalityWhy you do what you do?

Don’t go overboard

Easy Navigation“Don’t make me think!”

(An actual title of a book on Web Design)

Contact InfoWhatever you are willing to give

but GIVE SOMETHINGbecause what if people love you? :’C

Professional Social NetworkingGet people to follow youLinkedIn? By definition.Github?

Not social networking, but YES(Pro-tip: Put it on your resume too)

Others?Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, etc.

Downloadable ResumePeople are going to ask for it anyway

ProjectsWhat is this project?

Goals? Outcome?

Who did you work with?What skills did you use?ImageOptional: Link to (if available/live)

Showcase your Best OnlyWhat can you talk about?What shows you know what you know?What are you proud of?It does not need to be “perfect”

Fyi, your homework: Pick & get 3 projects for your portfolio

SkillsList them if you can do so visually only

Eg: “Android” has a logo“Math Guru” does not

Resume should cover thisIf want to list, About page

Experience? Past Jobs?No, but meh…Your projects are your experienceIf you must, about page

LanguageKeywords!

Remember your shtickFriendly and personalClear and precise, short and sharpGet to the point

ImagesClear and crispIf small, enable way to make larger

What if I got a lot?Multi-talented?

CategorizeOnly go with what you are “selling”Split your website

(writer.dotkai.com, dev.dotkai.com)

Footer©2014 FirstName LastNameAnything extra?

Your shitch (again)Reflect whatever is in your navigation/headerDo not use as a substitute for

navigation/header

Will I ever be happy with my site?No. If yes, it won’t last long.