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Their wordsIt’s okay if your portfolio only has one focal point. You’ll learn enough from crafting this one story that you’ll become more articulate about the other projects. But really you only need one. If you have an hour to present your portfolio, or an hour in an interview, one deep well-told project can get you there.
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Telling the story of your work is not a trick to look better; it is the way to be better.
Their wordsHere’s the secret: You are developing the skill of synthesizing work into a narrative about why and what matters. You are leveling up. The story isn’t a trick to make yourself look better—the story is the way to be better.
Their words“Make it pretty” should be the last thing you do. Your portfolio should look good. It should demonstrate that you care about craftsmanship and detail and you’ve got the skills to deliver quality. But for god’s sake, don’t start there.
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