15/09/2026
Design the user experience of your portfolio.
Your portfolio is an experience too. Think about the person viewing it: How quickly can they access it, understand your work, and get a sense of who you are?
1. Accessibility
Make your portfolio easy to access. Every extra step creates friction.
Common examples (rookie mistakes):
• A Figma file with no clear organization, leaving recruiters lost between pages and frames, or a Figma link that requires them to sign in
• A Google Drive folder with separate files they need to open one by one
• A portfolio link hidden behind a password
• A file that’s too large for recruiters to view in an email or open on mobile
Especially for UX/UI roles, a website often presents your work and expertise best. And today, it’s easier than ever to build your own portfolio website!
2. Clarity
Make it easy to understand your profile, your work, and your role in each project. Clear structure, hierarchy, and organization matter.
Design for a quick scan. Recruiters may spend only 3–5 minutes on an initial portfolio review, so make sure your strongest work and key information can be understood quickly.
3. Visual
Think of your portfolio like a well-designed exhibition: The space should support the work, not compete with it. Avoid letting excessive decoration, animation, or visual effects distract from your projects. Most importantly, let the quality of your craft show through in the work itself.
4. Relevance
Just like UX, know your target audience. Curate your projects, content, and level of detail around the roles and teams you want to work with.
Make your portfolio relevant to the industry you’re targeting. If you want to work in fintech, for example, show projects involving financial products, complex workflows, trust, or data. Whenever possible, include projects that resemble the products, users, and challenges the company works with.
5. Human
At the end of the day, recruiters and design teams are looking for people they want to work with. Think of every point of connection, from the first email to the interview as part of the experience. Be clear, thoughtful, and personal in how you communicate. Show the same care in your communica