How to make an epic portfolio post
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The document provides tips for creating effective portfolio posts on social media to showcase design work. It recommends including a clear problem and solution, using a simple template with sections for the project title, client, type, roles, problem, and solution. Showing process sketches and planning is also suggested to demonstrate critical thinking and the full design process. Related projects should be linked to drive more traffic. The overall goal is to prove your ability to think critically and find solutions to design problems.
How to make an epic portfolio post
- 1. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy HOW TO MAKE AN EPIC PORTFOLIO POST Laguna College of Art + Design Professional Practices Fall 2014
- 2. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post GOAL: Your portfolio should prove that you can think critically about design, that you know how to isolate a problem and then find a solution. Don’t expect your work to speak for itself. As a student this is much more important than it will be once you are an established designer who has proven they know how to do this.
- 3. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy ! How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post Tips to better portfolio posts:
- 4. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post Short and sweet. Tell us what we need to know clearly and concisely. Use simple words and don’t ramble. Sectioning information helps.
- 5. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post Cause and Effect. Tell us the goal that the project sought to achieve or the problem it sought to solve. This is often best achieved by simply separating the portfolio post into sections: “Why” and “How”, or “Problem” and “Solution” are examples. Sectioning out this important information makes it easier for employers and potential clients to see your critical thought process and how you achieved the winning solution.
- 6. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post Create a simple template. Figure out what information you should include in each post, then stick to the format. It will streamline your process.
- 7. How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post An ideal template would look something like this: @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy • Project Title (Ex: Lenovo Website Redesign) • Client • Project Type or Category • Roles and Credits • Problem/Goal • Solution
- 8. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post Show process: It’s not always necessary, but on some projects showing the sketches and strategic planning that went into the project is as important and impressive as the final designs. This validates the value of what you do when it comes to quoting for freelance. It also validates that you are a critical thinking, inventive and disciplined designer, which is a rare and beautiful creature that employers are looking for.
- 9. How To Make An Epic Portfolio Post Use a “Related Posts” Widget to drive traffic @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy to more projects on your site.
- 10. @get_hoodzpah #gettinbizy Get Your Post On.