Are you showcasing the kind of work you’re passionate about in your website portfolio?
It’s time for a website portfolio check-in! This means now is the time to remove any work you no longer enjoy creating or want to offer.
Instead, decide what you want to specialise in and show more of that.
What should you Keep or Delete in your Website Portfolio?
Let’s do a little check-in together. Does your portfolio capture your unique style, and talent and include the work you want to do more of?
Whether you feel you have too much or even too little to include, our four tips will help you know what should stay and what needs to go!
Save only the best of the best for your portfolio.
And make sure it truly represents the work you want to do more of.
Delete weak pieces that are “only ok”.
If someone was looking through your portfolio, would your pieces make them stop and want to learn more about them and you?
When you show what you want to create, this will attract more opportunities in that area.
Clients will then view you in that way. (Plus know what to expect from you).
So, is the work in your website portfolio the work you really want to do more of?
Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you have to include it.
Your Signature Style should carry across everything you create.
You can still accept any jobs you like, but be mindful of how you advertise yourself if you include everything in your portfolio.
A Signature Style however takes time to develop. Check out this blog post for a deep dive into creating your own.
Your portfolio should capture your unique style and talent.
And the best way to showcase this is through a scannable portfolio with clickable images.
Here’s an example of our Artwork & Design Website Template. Click on the images in Featured Work to see them in action.
Insider Tip 1
What if you’re starting and haven’t worked out your signature style yet?
Instead, concentrate on Tip 1: Only show your best work and Tip 2: The work you show is the work you’ll attract.
When you show what you want to create, this will attract more opportunities in that area. Doing so means your portfolio will look clean & consistent, as it only includes your best work.
And a consistent portfolio = trust between you and the Art Director (or client). Because if they hire you, they’ll know what standard of work they’ll receive.
Insider Tip 2
We recommend including a Hidden Portfolio if you are still working on a collection or want to keep a piece exclusive for a particular Art Director or Client.
All our website templates include a Hidden Portfolio; you can check out an example here.
Top 4 things all Surface Pattern Designers need on their website
We design and create all our Showit website templates with you in mind.
And as a Surface Pattern Designer, we only include what you need and leave out what you don’t.
Press the play button below to discover what they are.
1. Scannable Portfolio
The number one thing Art Directors want to do once on your portfolio is view your artwork up close. To do this, ensure your portfolio includes clickable images.
2. One-stop Shop
Sell your patterns through your website or print-on-demand stores.
3. Hidden Portfolios
Keep collections exclusive for Art Director & Clients.
4. Testimonials
Don’t like talking about yourself? Let your clients do the work for you through testimonials.
Don’t miss out on maximizing your online presence. Click here to check out our showit website templates.
You Did it!
That’s a wrap on Are you showcasing the kind of work you’re passionate about in your website portfolio? Don’t miss out on maximizing your online presence. Follow our four tips above to ensure your website portfolio showcases you and the work you love to create. And in the meantime, Follow us on Pinterest for more blog posts like this.
Where to Now?
Want more design tips? Check out the blogs below.
- How to Use Harmonious Colour Combinations in Your Designs.
- Inspirational Mood Board Series – Pattern Designer.
- Should I Watermark my Designs?
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