Let's talk about design portfolios

A guide for makes a clear and effective UX Design portfolio.

Presentation given internally at Booking.com in partnership with Refugee Talent Hub, for a group of attendees taking their first steps in the tech industry.

Transcript

1. Let's talk about design portfolios
2. Daniel Fosco Senior UX Designer @ Booking.com
3. Interviewed and hired designers Mentored junior designers Conducted portfolio reviews
5. Goal for this Talk How to make a clear and effective design portfolio
6. UX Design Understanding user needs, creating flows and designing interfaces
7. What is a design portfolio for What should be in a design portfolio
8. What is a design portfolio for
9. Do you really need one?
11. The portfolio shows off your design skills and process through your past work
12. It's a tool to show your work for someone in a hiring position
13. It's your first impression as a designer
14. Your portfolio takes your first interview for you.
15. It doesn't have to be flashy
16. You don't have to build a website (unless you want to)
17. UXFolio Adobe Portfolio Webflow Squarespace Blog
18. or PDF!
19. What should be in a design portfolio
20. Small description about you and your design experience
21. Link to your CV or LinkedIn + contact info
22. 2-3 case studies of past projects
26. Case Studies
27. What a case study is not
29. ✅ Your design process ✅ Your problem-solving abilities ✅ Your communication skills
30. Case Studies Structure
31. Context Problem Process Solution
32. Case Study Review
33. Case Study Tips
34. Bake in your 1 / 5 / 10 minute versions
35. Don't bury the final design
36. Make it scanneable
37. Forget the iPhones
39. What went wrong?
40. Wrap it up!
41. Thank you!
42. Slides bit.ly/ux-for-beginners
43. Q&A