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Who is working on their portfolio these days?
I've written and edited 3 case studies. Feels like a ton of work so far! I'm a little tired after months of labor, but have found a good stopping point. I pulled up your site on my Mac after you posted. I'm going to take a closer look as my day allows!
I can imagine! Haven’t posted a single case study in 3 years, time to fix that but also procrastinating because it is really a lot of work. What was the most challenging when working on your case studies?
1) writing fluff, getting to the point without editing for hours and hours 2) Trying to showcase animation and interactions. I'd like to do more, feels like an area I could focus on.
1. Have you found a way to do that? 2. Which part about it is the hardest?
I have become a pretty good editor after hours of practice sitting in front of my case studies. I think interaction design is more challenging. I've done it "well" in some projects, but certainly a gap in others.
Yeah, one thing is to design static screens, another to make them feel native when brought together. Is it what this challenge about? Or something else?
Can’t complain! Got some valuable feedback so now it’s all about implementation!
Amazing! What were the challenges the feedback helped with if you don’t mind sharing?
The biggest feedback point I got was how the font I was using for a project stood a chance of feeling dated- that hadn’t occurred to me in the way I was using it! I had also made the portfolio very spartan without my own personality shining through and that needs to be addressed!
Great points, amazing that you had this person around to help. At which point did you reach out for feedback?
Ooh not sure? I’ve been actively seeking feedback since I started working on my portfolio so this was one of many folks to take time out of their day to give me their advice and expertise - for which I’ve been extremely grateful!
Do you want to change how your current portfolio is positioned? What would be the end goal?
I don’t have one anymore so the first position is to exist ;) But the goal here is simply to share for the sake of broadening my network
Yeah it’s amazing how a seemingly simple thing like portfolio adds so much credibility and trust for designers. How far along are you?
A little app that shows live departures for the closest Manchester Metrolink 🚃 stop near your device’s location. Should be submitting it by Monday next week.
Lol, just discovered my current portfolio is broken on mobile. It’s time to build 🔨
Ah interesting, what’s the proportion between two that you’re doing currently? Would you have case studies for webflow projects or just links?
