Early-Career Designer Portfolio Review - Norma Tu

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Some takeaways:
• Reduce Cognitive Load: Improve usability by ensuring that hover effects on your website do not change the entire content of the window, as it adds to the cognitive load for users.
• Simplify Font Usage: Limit the variety of fonts used to avoid visual conflict and enhance readability. The portfolio currently has multiple fonts which can cause distraction.
• Improve Text Readability: Increase line height in text to give it more breathing space, making it easier to read.
• Explain Acronyms Clearly: Always explain acronyms like "F2P" (Free to Play) to ensure clarity, especially since not all hiring managers may be familiar with gaming terminology.
• Enhance Visual Presentation: Incorporate more visuals and game design elements throughout the portfolio to make it visually engaging and to better tell the story of your work.
• Optimize Layout for Engagement: Adjust the layout to minimize distractions caused by multiple animated elements on the same screen.
• Use Visuals to Show Impact: Use visuals, like pie charts or screenshots of user feedback, to effectively communicate the impact of your work and make the data easier to understand.
• Tell a Compelling Story: Engage your audience by weaving a narrative around your design process and user interaction, perhaps by including anecdotes or user scenarios that highlight how your designs solve specific problems.
• Clarify Acronyms and Technical Terms: When using industry-specific terms or acronyms, provide definitions to ensure all potential employers, regardless of their familiarity with the industry, can understand.
• Showcase Feedback and Ratings: If applicable, show user feedback and ratings on your projects to demonstrate their reception and impact. This helps hiring managers gauge the effectiveness of your designs in real-world settings.
Love the work, excited to see you succeed, Norma!
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Hey Team! Today we have another in the series of Early Career Designer Portfolio Reviews, where I conduct a kind of UI assessment called a Cognitive Walkthrough. I review an early career designers portfolio and resume and give feedback for ways to improve it as they look for a job in the UX industry.
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