Updating portfolio

Graphic Design
#1

Hi everyone!!
I’m wondering what is everyone’s opinion on portfolios?
My portfolio is years old, I’ve been working as a graphic designer for the past two years and never had a chance to update it. I would want to start from scratch, but is there a point? Even though I’m not an social media kind of person, should I open an Instagram account, this way I can just send the link to my potential clients? I feel like its easier to design and easier to look at than a portfolio.

Whats your take?
Thanx

#2

When I started out in the beginning, I sent all potential clients my portfolio but then I switched computers and I was missing fonts…etc. so I decided to stop with it and create a free wix website where I can easily update. I think it was a good move since it’s easier to send (my portfolio had a lot of pages :slight_smile: which made it a heavier file so it was always sent with my google drive) and it looks more “professional” than a pdf.
I am not into social media so I wouldn’t create an instagram account for myself but if you’re open to it - I think it would make it easier for yourself and potential clients.

#3

Most rabbonim don’t allow Instagram so I think you should first ask a rav.

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#4

I hear. so lets say i go ahead with a free wix website, what exactly is that?

#5

Breindy-s can you send the link to yours? Im curious what your talking about. thankx

#6

Sure!
Here it is: Octa Design Studios
It took me about a week to put together (I had to think of what to write and make the mockups…) Putting it in wix is so easy and straightforward. The only con about having a free website is that there is no domain name so no one can really find you online - you can only send the link out (right now, this is good for me, but maybe one day I will get a more professional website and domain name…etc.)
You can buy a domain name on wix but I feel like if I am buying a domain name, I should do it the right way…

#7

Wow its so impressive. I really should do that. your work looks so much more legit and real than it would if it was in a portfolio.
so how do i go about setting up a website like that?

#8

theres also a website called portfoliobox.com where you can buy a domain through google workspace and create a website portfolio like that-this is what i did https://www.curlicuedesigngroup.com/ and it works well…

@Breindy-S your site is Quite Professional! Love it!!

#9

Ahuva I love your website because it looks very simple to create. I wont have to come up with copy.
But i will have to work on my logo. its so old. I think the hardest part of graphics is coming up with something for myself that i like.

#10

Thanks!
I made it on wix.com - if you want to do it that way and you have any questions - feel free to ask me
I also found this: portfolio.adobe.com - it also looks simple and I think it’s free for creative cloud users

#11

I created mine on Adobe Portfolio. It was super easy to create! I went for it over wix because it was simpler to create since it’s meant for portfolios. It is less customizable if you want to make it all fancy like a full fledge website, but if all you want to do is showcase your work than it does the job perfectly!

You can check mine out here.

#12

You should definately try to put up a website. You can’t compare a website to a pdf or other portfolio link.
Be in touch if you need any help!

#13

really impressive! I like your vitakare logo. ( I work in that field all day in my office lol)

#14

ok thanx everyone, IYH when life calms down a drop I think im going to get working on a website.
I see I really dont need instagram.

#15

Could more people share their portfolio links? Such good inspiration!

#16

Thanks! Oh interesting, what company do you work for?

#17

RXDco, a company that sells packaging.

#18

Aha nice!

#19

Your portfolio is really amazing!
and you actually got to Benny…

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#20

I love Adobe Portfolio!
Note to all: If youll be creating your portfolio on there, make sure your using a personal account and not your companys. I have a friend that lost hers that way…