# Design Portfolio Building

> Portfolio curation, case study selection, and portfolio presentation strategy.

- Skill: `dragoon0x/design-portfolio-building` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dragoon0x/design-portfolio-building`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dragoon0x/design-portfolio-building/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: dragoon0x (https://skillmd.com/u/dragoon0x)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dragoon0x/design-portfolio-building

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# Design Portfolio Building

## Portfolio Strategy

### Curation
- 3-5 strong case studies. Quality beats quantity.
- Show range: different project types, industries, or skills.
- Lead with your strongest piece.
- Remove anything you can't talk about confidently.

### Case Study Structure
1. Hero image/video (the best visual from the project).
2. One-line project summary.
3. Role + timeline + team.
4. Problem + process + solution + impact.
5. 1,500-2,500 words. Tight editing.

### What Reviewers Look For
- **Thinking:** How you approach problems (not just the output).
- **Craft:** Execution quality and attention to detail.
- **Impact:** Did it work? How do you know?
- **Communication:** Can you explain your decisions clearly?
- **Self-awareness:** What would you do differently?

### Portfolio Site Design
- The site itself is a portfolio piece. Treat it accordingly.
- Fast loading (nobody waits for a designer's slow site).
- Mobile-friendly.
- Clear navigation between projects.
- Contact info easy to find.
- No password protection (hiring managers won't request access).