A well-crafted UX portfolio is your chance to stand out, so every element should serve a purpose. Here’s what to include to make a lasting impression:

1. A Compelling About Section

Introduce yourself with personality! Share your background, expertise, and what drives your passion for UX. Highlight your unique strengths and career goals to give viewers a glimpse of who you are beyond the work.

2. A Clear and Engaging Homepage

Your homepage sets the tone for your portfolio. Make it visually appealing, easy to navigate, and professional. Include a brief introduction, your photo (optional but personal), and links to your featured projects.

3. 2-3 Diverse Projects

Showcase your best work with variety to highlight your range. Include projects that demonstrate different aspects of UX, such as:

• Research-Driven Design: A case study focused on user research and insights.
• Complex Problem Solving: A project that tackled a challenging workflow or design issue.
• Visual Design: A visually stunning project that shows your attention to detail.

For each project, provide context (the problem), your role, the process (research, sketches, wireframes), and the outcome (key takeaways, metrics).

Don’t know where to start? Designlab‘s UX Academy’s graduation requirement is a portfolio submission with 3 projects: add-a-feature, responsive design, and end-to-end.

4. Focus on Your Best Work

Quality over quantity is key. Only include projects you’re genuinely proud of—those that reflect your skills and align with the roles you’re targeting. Also, don’t have similar projects that aren’t equally done well because then, you are providing an opportunity for your work to be compared (negatively).

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