- Keep focus on the work in your portfolio; don’t let the design distract from your work.
- Establish a “mental model” for your portfolio. Set a purpose and each design decision should be made in support of your goals.
- Organize your content into 4-6 clear categories of information, where each sub-page’s location will be intuitive to the visitor.
Case Studies
- Mani Nilchani, Parson’s graduate student
- Jongmin Kim, Interactive Developer
Example Student Portfolios
- Destiny Aman, doctoral student
- Molly Lehman, M.A. candidate
Example Professional Portfolios
- Steve Lambert, Artist and Assistant Professor at SUNY Purchase
- Ellie Balk, Public Artist and Teacher
- GMUNK, Designer
Start Building Your Online Portfolio
1. Purchase domain and web host, e.g. Gate.com Basic Plan ($5/month)
2. Install WordPress using web host control panel or download the files at Wordpress.org (free)
3. Choose a responsive theme for WordPress from Themeforest (various prices under $100)
Create a custom WordPress Theme (requires knowledge of HTML and CSS)
Additional References
Andria Antiliou, Graduate Student e-portfolios, Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, (December 3, 2011)
David Brooks, Should Graduate Students Create e-Portfolios?, The Chronicle of Higher Education, (November 22, 2011)
Sean Hodge, Creating a Successful Online Portfolio, Smashing Magazine, (March 28, 2008)
