A digital portfolio is a curated collection of work that exhibits skills, knowledge, and creativity, serving as a tool for job hunting, professional branding, and client acquisition. Key elements include a bio, resume, projects, testimonials, and a focus on visual appeal and user experience, while maintenance involves regular updates, compelling descriptions, and adapting to audiences. Best practices highlight the importance of quality, mobile-friendliness, and obtaining permissions for collaborative work, along with collaborative review of its visual appeal and narrative.

1. DIGITAL
PORTFOLIOS

2. What is a
Digital
Portfolio?
a digital por
tf
olio is a curated
collec
ti
on of work that showcases
skills, knowledge, and crea
ti
vity.

3. Why
Portfolios
Matter:
• Job hunting tool
• Professional branding
• Reflection and growth
• Showcase of skills and expertise
• Client acquisition (for freelancers)

4. KEY ELEMENTS
Bio Resume/CV Projects/
Writing
Skills &
Expertise
Testimonials/
Letters of Rec
Contact
info &
Links

5. Visual
Appeal and
User
Experience
• Consistent design and branding
• Easy navigation
• Mobile-friendly
• High-quality images and videos

6. Navigation

7. Portfolio
Development &
Maintenance
• Content hierarchy
• Navigation structure
• Visual consistency
• Mobile responsiveness
Organization Strategies

8. Portfolio
Development &
Maintenance
• Write compelling project
descriptions
• Explain your thought process
and creative choices
Tell Your Story:

9. Portfolio
Development &
Maintenance
• Check links to make sure they work
• Regularly review and update your portfolio
• Add new projects and skills as you gain experience
• Document Professional development
• Adapt your portfolio to different audiences and purposes
Maintenance Best Practices

10. HOW TO
USE YOUR
PORTFOLIO
• Share your portfolio on social media
and professional networks
• Use your portfolio as a conversation
starter in interviews

11. Additional Tips
- Start simple & expand
- Emphasize quality over
quantity in portfolio pieces
- Remember mobile-friendly
design!
- Obtain permissions for
collaborative work

12. PORTFOLIO
REVIEW
Work in teams of 3. Focus on:
• Visual appeal and design
• Content organization and clarity
• Storytelling and narrative
• Professionalism and branding

13. Page 9
Think about your work from other classes or
jobs/internships:
- Identify additional content needed
- Create content categories
What
else to
include?