Comments on: How do I develop a compelling Web Design portfolio from scratch? Or do I get a job to get the portfolio going? http://www.nukesoup.com/web-design/how-do-i-develop-a-compelling-web-design-portfolio-from-scratch-or-do-i-get-a-job-to-get-the-portfolio-going Web Design Infformation Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:24:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: JH http://www.nukesoup.com/web-design/how-do-i-develop-a-compelling-web-design-portfolio-from-scratch-or-do-i-get-a-job-to-get-the-portfolio-going#comment-490 JH Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:29:59 +0000 http://www.nukesoup.com/web-design/how-do-i-develop-a-compelling-web-design-portfolio-from-scratch-or-do-i-get-a-job-to-get-the-portfolio-going#comment-490 Try doing some pro bono work for some organizations around your local community. They'll be a pain to get through, but a good way to get your portfolio going. Same with family and friends or market to small local businesses. You could also create websites for yourself about things you like and/or hobbies.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.adventstyle.com/ Try doing some pro bono work for some organizations around your local community. They'll be a pain to get through, but a good way to get your portfolio going. Same with family and friends or market to small local businesses. You could also create websites for yourself about things you like and/or hobbies.
References :
http://www.adventstyle.com/

]]> By: 50psi http://www.nukesoup.com/web-design/how-do-i-develop-a-compelling-web-design-portfolio-from-scratch-or-do-i-get-a-job-to-get-the-portfolio-going#comment-489 50psi Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:17:59 +0000 http://www.nukesoup.com/web-design/how-do-i-develop-a-compelling-web-design-portfolio-from-scratch-or-do-i-get-a-job-to-get-the-portfolio-going#comment-489 Start building sites for people you know personally. You're right that it's a chicken and egg problem, and unless you can convince a potential employer about your design skills, they'll probably want to look at the work you've done. Another way is to prepare mock-up designs. While these may not be "live" sites, they will still be reflective of your design sense and skill level.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.antidote.com.sg Start building sites for people you know personally. You're right that it's a chicken and egg problem, and unless you can convince a potential employer about your design skills, they'll probably want to look at the work you've done.

Another way is to prepare mock-up designs. While these may not be "live" sites, they will still be reflective of your design sense and skill level.
References :
http://www.antidote.com.sg

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