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May 23rd, 2013 Portfolio Workshop

Portfolio

workshop.

Your portfolio represents you.

But you’re not always there to talk

about your work.

No one gets hired on their

portfolio alone.

The best outcome is a meeting.

Tonight is about snap judgments.

Tips.

Your portfolio:

1. The basics

2. Appearance & format

3. The work

Your portfolio:

1. The basics

2. Appearance & format

3. The work

Don’t forget…

Contact information.

Include short intro letter.

Resume.

LinkedIn Twitter

Remember, you’re looking for a

job in the communication arts.

Your portfolio should show you

understand what great

communication is.

Writing is important.

Poor spelling and grammar

get noticed.

Your portfolio:

1. The basics

2. Appearance & format

3. The work

Your portfolio:

1. The basics

2. Appearance & format

3. The work

Apply the same UX principles you

use on projects to your portfolio.

Clear.

Scannable.

Easy to read.

Good design sensibility.

Not too long.

These work great.

If you D.I.Y. make sure it doesn’t

highlight what you don’t do well.

Make sure it’s easily accessible.

Flash doesn’t work on iPad & iPhone.

Your portfolio:

1. The basics

2. Appearance & format

3. The work

Your portfolio:

1. The basics

2. Appearance & format

3. The work

Know yourself.

Show yourself.

You!

Be selective. 5 - 7 is plenty

vs.

Your designs should be relevant.

Show you have experience

across platforms.

Your designs should be timely.

Show the evolution.

UX Strategy

Personas

Scenarios

Flows

ID

Wireframes

Sketches

Site maps

Visual Design

Comps

Prototypes

Live

Screenshot

Link to site

Link to app

Video

Prototype

For each example, include:

1. The assignment or ask.

2. Your role and what you did.

3. The results.

!“I’m sorry to write such a long letter. I didn’t have time to write a short one.”!!– Mark Twain!

Who’s reviewing your portfolio.

Should you focus on the basics,

innovation, or both?

Highlight what you’re most proud

of in your work.

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