"As someone who recently worked partially in the sustainability industry, I was pretty upset to find out that my portfolio was emitting a hecklot of CO2. But that was just the tip of the iceberg of why I decided to dive into the portfolio topic again, years after I wrote an extensive guide on designing better portfolios. Tldr? Standards have changed. And I think it's time you knew about it."
"Hiring managers don't care about your NDAs Are you a design professional with lots of years of experience, but you can't show it because of ongoing NDAs? Empty portfolios will immediately send you to the rejection line. How did I know? I made this exact mistake with my initial applications a month prior. Teasing worked in 2023 where surface-level skills are good enough to get you an interview, because back then UI-weak designers were aplenty."
Portfolios can generate significant CO2 emissions and sustainability considerations now influence design evaluation. Industry standards for portfolios have risen, requiring clear demonstrations of craft and outcomes. Hiring managers do not accept empty or heavily redacted portfolios as proof of experience. Reliance on teasing or vague descriptions that sufficed in 2023 no longer secures interviews because candidate pools now include designers with comprehensive UI and UX competencies. Applicants should replace withheld examples with detailed case summaries, measurable results, and clear visuals. Attention to concrete details and full work narratives improves candidacy and avoids immediate rejection.
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