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Inspiration

Case Studies

Design System Case Studies

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Building a Portfolio

Best Practices

1. Quality over Quantity. Show only your best work
   • the weakest piece of should not bring down the rest
   • have 3–6 pieces of work, polish and perfect for consistent high quality
2. Curation is key
   • What makes a good case study is what someone chooses to say
3. Aesthetics are important, so in accessibility
   • Someone with no design experience should be able to navigate easily
   • Accessibility is also a desired hiring skill
4. Market yourself at every opportunity
5. Design an outcome-driven portfolio

Suggestions

1. Add a "Playground Page"
   • Other examples - Lab, Mood board
2. Start with a "hook" and end with a "cliffhanger"
3. Show variety of work/skills
4. Tell your story
   • Storytelling is an important skill for designers.
5. Add a dream client project
   • Allows you to add a project without being hired
6. Process is not that important, impact is
   • Show if you solved a business or user problem or both

📑 Sources