{"id":5807,"date":"2022-01-27T16:40:04","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T16:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/?p=5807"},"modified":"2025-01-28T15:15:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:15:00","slug":"ux-portfolio-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxdesigninstitute.com\/blog\/ux-portfolio-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 best UX portfolio examples from around the world (and what we can learn from them)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re a budding UX designer or a seasoned professional, there\u2019s lots you can learn from others in the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you building your UX portfolio from scratch, or revamping your existing website? Then you\u2019ll want to get some inspiration first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is our hand-picked selection of the best UX portfolio examples from around the world<\/span>\u2014and what you can learn from them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Niya Watkins<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Niya Watkins is a UX designer based in Washington, DC. Her <\/span>UX portfolio<\/span><\/a> example ticks many of the obvious boxes\u2014clean design, user-friendly navigation and well-structured case studies.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, <\/span>what really stands out in Niya\u2019s UX portfolio is her \u201cAbout\u201d section<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, your \u201cAbout me\u201d page is not necessarily the first thing someone will look at when they\u2019re viewing your UX portfolio. But if they do navigate that far, it\u2019s an important opportunity to tell your story and say something memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Niya does exactly that in just four short paragraphs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First, she states exactly who she is and what she does.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Then (and this is the best part) she tells the story of what she was doing prior to UX\u2014and how it steered her towards a career in design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Niya describes how, while working in the civil service, she learned <\/span>\u201cwhat a hindrance inefficient, poorly-designed websites could be to productivity\u201d<\/span><\/i> and how she often found herself <\/span>\u201cusing creative solutions to save time, energy and money\u201d<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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She goes on to share her beliefs about what it takes to be a good designer: An understanding of the human experience. Last but not least, Niya tells us about her interests outside of design\u2014a personal touch that helps to connect with the reader.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Niya\u2019s \u201cAbout\u201d section is powerful, personal, and memorable. It\u2019s not just an afterthought; it\u2019s a crucial part of her portfolio and her personal brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key takeaway from Niya\u2019s UX portfolio examples:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your \u201cAbout me\u201d page matters more than you might think. Follow in Niya\u2019s footsteps and craft an \u201cAbout\u201d section that:<\/span>
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