Not a portfolio for show. Straight-to-the-point typography, dark background, 6 clear projects, zero unnecessary scrolling . The entry is ultra-simple, but it hides a real product logic. The detail is outsourced to Behance —which may seem lazy, but here, it’s assumed. It works because the positioning is clear: UX, design system, rationality. No sugarcoating.
Van Holtz Co – Front-end Dev
A site that’s eye-catching—in a good the numbers in a row way. Massive font, saturated purple, angular interface. The tone is set: this developer doesn’t work for banks. And yet, everything is precise, fast, and readable. The projects are well-organized , the technical details are there , without jargon. It’s a portfolio that targets creative studios, and does so without jargon.
Victor Bellot – Photographer
The website of a photographer who four truths behind miniso’s private domain koc operations knows what he’s selling: light, textures, staging. The sections (culinary, product, atmosphere, etc.) are clear, the visuals are precise. No effects, no noise: everything is there to reassure a demanding client. Simple, but solid .
Examples of successful portfolios
What matters is what you tell and how you present it. Content before form – always.
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FAQ – What you are always asked about portfolios
Should you show all your projects?
No. A good portfolio is a strategic business sale lead selection, not a comprehensive archive. Three to five well-presented projects, with context and results, have more impact than ten raw projects. You’re not selling a track record, but an ability to deliver value.
Can a portfolio replace a resume?
Not completely. It complements it. The portfolio shows the “how,” the resume summarizes the “what.” For a freelance, creative, or digital professional, it often becomes the central element. This is where your skills come to life, project after project.
Here are 16 examples of website CVs that do the job , without unnecessary blah blah.
Is a PDF enough?
To apply for a job, why not. But to exist online, you need a website that’s accessible and up-to-date. A static PDF is quickly forgotten.
