Portfolio Advice

Have you checked out our Instagram @BespokeCareers lately? Every week we post #TuesdayTips – where our consultants share their knowledge on everything from interviews & CVs, to portfolios & video calls. 

Here are some of our top portfolio tips: 

• Start strong. Always put your professional work samples at the front.
• Make your portfolio a thoughtful curation. Don’t include everything you’ve ever worked on.
• Keep it all on a white background and use high resolution, color photos. You can compress images to keep your file size down.
• Label everything clearly and don’t overcomplicate the design. Sometimes less is more.
• Showcase projects that best represent your style and level of expertise.
• Clarify your role on each project and note which phase(s) you worked on. 
• Keep your portfolio up-to-date with projects from the last 5-10 years. Lead with your best work and show your range.
• Introduce every project with a stunning image. It keeps the viewer interested and acts as a natural break.
• Tell a story. Include a variety of images (renders, sketches, documentation etc) to illustrate the full design process.
• Remember to label everything clearly. Make a format and stick to it. 
• Portfolios should be easy to send. Keep the file size to 10MB max.
• Find an architecture or design publication that resonates with you and use that for inspiration.