UX Design Portfolio Presentation Notes

Overview

• Presenter shares their first UX design portfolio that led to a UX intern position.
• Portfolio was initially created using WordPress.
• Emphasis on not overthinking the platform choice for portfolio creation.

Homepage Importance

• Key to creating a strong first impression.
• Visual branding (fonts, colors, logo) is crucial.
• Simplicity was prioritized in visual design.
• Brand consistency across homepage, contact, and about sections.

Portfolio Projects

• Importance of showcasing varied projects:
  • Mobile app design
  • E-commerce design
  • Redesign within existing frameworks
• Projects can be from personal or boot camp work.
• No need to explicitly label projects as personal unless asked.

Creating a Personal Tagline

• Tagline centered around a design philosophy, e.g., empathy.
• Align tagline with potential employers' values.

Case Study Structure

• Hero Section: Project date, title, summary, role, project duration, case study length.
• Research: Understanding the user and problem.
• Design Scope: User flows and wireframes.
• Ideation: Exploring different design concepts.
• UI/Visual Design: Showcase logo and branding development.
• Validation/User Testing: Highlight testing process and usability insights.
• Challenges & Solutions: Discuss design challenges and potential solutions.
• Handoff: Explain how designs could be used by engineers.
• Measuring Success: Baseline metrics and hoped-for outcomes.
• Next Steps and Lessons Learned: Future improvements and reflections on learning.

Additional Portfolio Sections

• About Section:
  • Personal biography and photo.
  • Design philosophy and personal interests.
• Contact Page:
  • Simple contact form linking to personal email.

Final Thoughts on Portfolio Success

• Branding consistency attracted companies with similar aesthetics.
• Design philosophy was a strong differentiator, leading to further opportunities.
• Focus on a clear, consistent theme or value in your design philosophy.