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Pro Graphic Designer Reviews New Portfolio #9 - Graphic Design, Strategy

October 1, 2025

Pro Graphic Designer Reviews New Portfolio #9 - Graphic Design, Strategy

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Key Points

  • Incorporating more personality into your portfolio (Sketchbook).

  • How to better format your project pages.

  • Striking a balance between the amount of text and imagery in your project case study pages.

  • How to build a creative community.

To Think On

  • How do you successfully showcase all of the work and research you do prior to any visual design work?

  • Does your portfolio need to be on a website platform like Wix or Squarespace, or can you use a better tool?

  • What would branding yourself look like?

  • How can you show more personality on your portfolio?

Actionable

  • Give yourself some "brand" guidelines when it comes to your portfolio design. Use specific colors, typography, and methods to present any imagery.

  • Start working on developing your creative community. Don't waste time overthinking it.

References

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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