“Online portfolios are like profiles on a dating service. They enable the potentially interested client or employer to taste-test you and your work anonymously” (Baron, 77).
In a world with an extremely short attention span, it is extremely important to create an online portfolio that stands out amongst the rest. Potential employers do not have the time to field through paper resumes and portfolios since they are getting hundreds of them in any given week. However, a grabbing online portfolio is an extremely valuable tool in the current age of design.
Being creative with an online portfolio is essential in order to stand out amongst the rest of designers who are fighting for the same opportunities. There are many examples of greatly designed online portfolios that can be used as a way to get inspiration. Be smart, as well. It is not simply enough to present your work in an interesting matter. Instead, think about who will be viewing you work and how they would like it to be presented. Cleanliness and organization are crucial to achieve a successful online portfolio.
Often times, employers will look at online portfolios on their cellular devices (whether it be iPhones or Androids) and even iPads or tablets. If your online portfolio is not accessible on these devices, it can come between you and actually ending up working at the company. Being ahead of the curve and making sure that this will not be an issue is a quality of a great and smart designer.
You can check out my current online profile at here.
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