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In today's market you must have a current online presence. It is the first thing professionals see. The work and writing determine if the want to invite you in for an interview. It is the first (and lasting) impression. Your professional website can't be the first one you have coded. If you don't have the skillset then use a template that allows you to customize it easily to something that is clean, clear, easy to navigate and works cross-platform. Behance is an acceptable option.
There is not a magic number of projects to have on your website. The only guideline is it has to be your strongest work. 6 strong projects is more effective than 12 projects where some are great and some are ok. Use the portfolio reviews and mentors during the year to get feedback. Use the year to add great projects/experiences/workshops/blitzes/case studies to add to your portfolio.
Check out the template sites and create a list of pros and cons
portfolio.adobe.com/examples (really your best option or at least keep this up to date and your website)
webflow.com/ (newish and recommend to try it!)
cargocollective.com/Templates (right now one of the best)
semplicelabs.com/ (step learning curve)
squarespace.com/templates (I think these are dated and old they haven't updated in a while)
wordpress-themes
wix (still think this one isn't great)
Read: graphic-design-portfolios-new-online-resume-design
Read: build-design-portfolio-early-career
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How to get started...
EXPLORE
Look closely at all the template options and test a few out. Write down some pros and cons for each option
EXPLORE at least 3 different ways to present it online. If you can’t save them then just take screen shots so we can talk about which design is better. Again taking your bechance post and just putting it up on a different site is not enough.
Think about how you want to show off the project
How do you want to talk about it: Project description
Challenge/Solution
Will you talk about audience?
Will you talk about brand attributes for each project?
Include BrandBoard/Toolkit/ and or Moodboard?
What combination of mock-ups and photography
You can use “place holders" for your photography — this will become your shot list
How to you show details?
How will you show process? Will you or is that for an in person interview.
How you show your project and talk about your project is what will make it stand out from the crowd.
*think about how you will show projects online vrs talking about them in person.
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