October 1, 2025
How to Showcase Your Process in Your Design Portfolio
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Key Points
Formatting your portfolio homepage to highlight a selection of your best works.
Providing in-depth descriptions and overviews for each project to provide context.
Delineating your design process in a way that non-creatives can understand.
The importance of networking in the music industry.
Not just showcasing your works but also describing your process and accomplishments.
To Think On
How can you redefine your homepage to better showcase your top works?
How can you better communicate your design process to a non-creative audience?
How can you present your clients and awards more prominently in your portfolio?
What steps can you take to not just be seen as an "executor" but as a complete designer?
Actionable
Restructure your portfolio homepage to highlight a select number of your best projects.
Incorporate comprehensive descriptions and overviews for each project.
Expand the range of your work by including marketing campaigns, social media campaigns, website designs, etc.
Actively network within the music industry, reaching out to potential clients and industry figures.

meet the design guy
Jon Sorrentino
I'm a product designer partnering with founders worldwide. I've led design at PepsiCo, Barstool Sports and high-growth startups. I believe the best design happens when you keep your hands in the work.
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