How to Build a UX Portfolio That Gets You Hired

Alex PierreUX Designer & Product Design Consultant

How to Build a UX Portfolio That Gets You Hired

Case Studies

How to Build a UX Portfolio That Gets You Hired requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down case studies so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

Storytelling

How to Build a UX Portfolio That Gets You Hired requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down storytelling so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

Presentation

How to Build a UX Portfolio That Gets You Hired requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down presentation so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

Common Pitfalls

How to Build a UX Portfolio That Gets You Hired requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down common pitfalls so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

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Alex Pierre

UX Designer & Product Design Consultant

Reviewed 500+ portfolios for UX hiring managers.

FAQ

How many case studies should I include?
2–3 strong case studies are better than 6 weaker ones.
Should I include visuals?
Yes. Show key screens and explain the decisions behind them.
Can I include school projects?
Yes, as long as you frame them as real design problems with outcomes.

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