1. Make it catchy not kitschy
You're trying to show your work to its best advantage, so don't distract from it with too many bells and whistles. While it can be a good idea to differentiate yourself from your competition with a clever layout, don't lose sight of your portfolio's purpose: to display the work you've done. Don't divert attention away from it.
2. Variety is the spice of your graphic design portfolio
It's hard to be objective about your own work. Find someone whose design judgment you trust and get their feedback. Sometimes a brutally honest critique can be the best thing that happens to you.
3. Get an expert opinion
It's hard to be objective about your own work. Find someone whose design judgment you trust and get their feedback. Sometimes a brutally honest critique can be the best thing that happens to you.
4. Simplify
Just because it was your favorite project ever, doesn't mean it should be in your portfolio. Hang it on your wall or frame it for your mom. If it's not your strongest work, keep it out of your portfolio. Learning to look at your work critically is essential for a graphic designer. Your portfolio should reflect both your ability to produce high quality design and your ability to discern what qualifies as high quality design.
5. Put it online
This is, after all, the 21st century. Why not make it easy for prospective employers and clients to view your work? While an online portfolio won't replace your hard copy, it's a convenient way to get your work out there for people to see.
From allartsschools.com
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