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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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Val

Val

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Val

Hi, I am Val. I used to draw when I was younger. And then I forgot about drawing. Now I try to catch up with it again, hopefully with the help of you. Instagram: wa_wab.un_art

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  • Artistic Illustration: Draw from Your Imagination. Illustration course by Fito Espinosa

    Artistic Illustration: Draw from Your Imagination

    A course by Fito Espinosa

    Illustration

  • Creative Lab: Illustrate Characters for Children. Illustration course by Anna Süßbauer

    Creative Lab: Illustrate Characters for Children

    A course by Anna Süßbauer

    Illustration

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  • Skizzenbuch: Erkunde Illustrationstechniken . Fine Arts, Creativit, Creating with Kids, Design, Traditional illustration, Painting, and Sketchbook project by Val - 10.28.2025
  • Hat das Feigenbild genug Tiefe?. Color Theor, Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, and Painting project by Val - 12.24.2024
  • Mein Apfelstrudel / My Apple Strudel. Writing, Non-Fiction Writing, and Content Writing project by Val - 08.29.2023
  • Mein Abschlussprojekt für den Kurs: Das Skizzenbuch als Erkundungsreise: Finde deinen Zeichenstil. Traditional illustration, Sketching, Creativit, Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Sketchbook, and Gouache Painting project by Val - 05.21.2023
  • Mein Abschlussprojekt für den Kurs: Häkelsocken designen und selber machen. Fashion Design, DIY, Crochet, Textile Design, and Fiber Arts project by Val - 02.06.2023

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  • Skizzenbuch: Erkunde Illustrationstechniken . Fine Arts, Creativit, Creating with Kids, Design, Traditional illustration, Painting, and Sketchbook project by Val - 10.28.2025

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  • Hat das Feigenbild genug Tiefe?. Color Theor, Fine Arts, Gouache Painting, and Painting project by Val - 12.24.2024

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