The final #PortfolioDay of 2020 is here. We asked a few hiring managers what they want product designers to know re: portfolios.

Here's what they said. 🧵
#PortfolioDay tips from @ngelalam:

–Make it load fast
–Make it easy to hop from project-to-project
–Consider a single-story page
#PortfolioDay tips from @DougSeidman:

–Focus on 3–5 projects
–Give project previews on the homepage
–Explain strengths, roles and responsibilities, and XFN partners
–Show not only the final product but also what you had envisioned
–Let your work shine on its own
#PortfolioDay tips from @tapatinah:

–Tell a story
–Have a working prototype
–Make your role clear
–Express who you are
#PortfolioDay tips from @TruffasaurasRex:

–Include the link to your portfolio
–Make sure there are no dead links
–Don't make it password protected
#PortfolioDay tips from @melliemell:

–Give a high-level description of the product space
–Describe your team and how you operated within it
–Outline about your design process
–Talk about any setbacks and also the impact

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