Portfolio Design with Figma: Self-Promotion for Creatives

Begin the course by getting to know digital designer Andrea Jelić. She talks through the journey that led her from a career as a social worker to becoming a full-time designer, along with the influences that inspire her work.

Discover why building an online presence is so important. Then go behind the scenes of Andrea’s creative process and the tools you can use to create a digital portfolio, as well as their pros and cons. Get an introduction to Figma and how the program works.

Develop a concept for your portfolio, starting with creating a mood board for inspiration. Once you’ve settled on the direction you want your portfolio to go in, explore typography styles and how they can be used to convey different moods. Experiment with composition, mixing fonts and images in line with your concept.

Finalize your portfolio by defining the typography, scale, layouts, and colors, and implementing them into your portfolio ready for exporting. To finish the course, Andrea guides you through how to publish your work on social media to connect with potential clients.