22. How to Build Your Web Design Portfolio From Scratch With Zero Clients and Experience

Maybe you’re brand new to the web design world. Or maybe you’re a seasoned pro looking to attract a new kind of client. Either way, it’s time to give your portfolio a refresh. No experience or clients required.

Here’s how to get started:

Create your dream client. Imagine the exact kind of client you want to attract. What do they offer? Who do they serve? What’s their vibe? Hop into Canva and create a mood board for this fictional brand. ****

Mock up their website. Use Canva or your website designer to mock up a fictional website. Treat it like a real project, and work through your client process while you go.

Show it off! Use this mockup on your portfolio, on social media, everywhere!

Grab the full show notes and transcript here: https://localcreative.co/blog/web-design-portfolio-from-scratch/

Links mentioned in this video:

Unsplash: http://unsplash.com/

Fontjoy: http://fontjoy.com/

Figma: https://www.figma.com/

Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/

GoFullPage: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gofullpage-full-page-scre/fdpohaocaechififmbbbbbknoalclacl?hl=en

Adobe XD: https://www.adobe.com/products/xd/learn/get-started/what-is-adobe-xd-used-for.html

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