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     How to turn a design project into an attractive portfolio
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    How to turn a design project into an attractive portfolio

    How to Tell the Full Story Behind Your Design Projects and Build a Solid Portfolio. Having a well-constructed portfolio is one of the most important tools for anyone involved in design, whether it's graphic, web, UI, branding or art direction. It not only works as a professional cover letter, but also as a way to show how you think, how you work and what kind of projects you are interested in developing. One of the most common mistakes is to show only the final result: a beautiful image, a finished logo or a polished interface. However, what really differentiates a solid portfolio from a generic one is the ability to tell the whole process behind each project. In this article we review the key steps to transform a single project into a powerful piece within your portfolio, bringing context, narrative and strategic value to your work. Step 1 - Choose the right project. You don't need to show everything you've done. In fact, a good portfolio is usually most effective when it is brief and coherent. Choose those projects that best represent your style, your current skills or the type of work you want to attract. Prioritize quality over quantity. A single well-explained project can say much more than ten shown without context. It is also valid to include personal or fictitious projects if they are well developed and respond to a clear challenge.

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Ana Virginia Álvares

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Ana Virginia Álvares

sou bailarina profissional, dança contemporânea... e atualmente estudante de designer de moda.

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  • Epoxy Resin: Explore Decorative Techniques and Color. Craft, and Design course by Gresia Re

    Epoxy Resin: Explore Decorative Techniques and Color

    A course by Gresia Re

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  • Specialization in Graphic Design and Visual Communication. Design course by Domestika

    Specialization in Graphic Design and Visual Communication

    A specialization by multiple teachers

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  • VÉRTEO, uma polifonia. O eixo invisível que sustenta o caos imagético.. Digital Illustration, Digital Drawing, Digital Design, Portrait Drawing, and Video project by Ana Virginia Álvares - 09.17.2025

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  • UFMG - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

    UFMG - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    2017 - 2022


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