Portfolio Themes: A UX/UI Case Study
Designing multiple portfolio experiences to showcase diversity and gather user feedback
The Challenge
After creating my initial portfolio, I received feedback that it didn't effectively showcase my UI/UX design capabilities. The portfolio was functional and visually appealing, but it lacked evidence of my design thinking process, user-centered approach, and ability to create diverse experiences.
The Solution
Instead of redesigning a single portfolio, I created three distinct portfolio experiences that demonstrate different design philosophies and interaction patterns. Each version serves a different purpose and showcases different aspects of my design capabilities.
- Multiple portfolio versions showcasing design diversity
- Interactive voting system to gather user feedback
- Data-driven insights into user preferences
- Demonstration of UX thinking through user research
The Three Portfolio Experiences
Each version explores different design philosophies, interaction patterns, and user experiences
Gallery
A classic grid-based portfolio with card layouts. Clean, organized, and familiar—perfect for users who prefer traditional navigation patterns.
- Card-based grid layout
- Familiar navigation patterns
- Quick visual scanning
- Traditional portfolio structure
Scroll Journey
A full-screen scrolling experience with numbered sections and alternating layouts. Emphasizes storytelling through progressive disclosure.
- Full-screen sections
- Progressive disclosure
- Visual storytelling
- Immersive experience
Interactive
An interactive draggable grid with zoom controls and split-screen views. Encourages exploration and hands-on engagement.
- Draggable grid interface
- Zoom and pan controls
- Interactive exploration
- Unique interaction model
Design Process
How I approached creating multiple portfolio experiences
Research & Ideation
I analyzed different portfolio approaches used by designers and developers. I identified three distinct interaction paradigms: traditional grid layouts, narrative scrolling experiences, and interactive exploration interfaces. Each represents a different way users consume portfolio content.
Design & Development
I designed and developed three complete portfolio experiences, each with its own visual language, interaction patterns, and user flow. While sharing the same content, each version presents it in a fundamentally different way, showcasing my ability to think about design from multiple perspectives.
User Research Integration
I created a voting system that allows visitors to explore all three versions and vote for their favorite. This transforms the portfolio from a static showcase into a living research project, demonstrating my understanding of user-centered design and data-driven decision making.
Continuous Learning
The voting data provides insights into which design patterns users find most intuitive, enjoyable, or effective. This feedback loop demonstrates my commitment to iterative design and user research—core principles of UX/UI design.
View-to-Vote Conversion Analytics
Key Insights
User Research Through Voting
The voting system serves multiple purposes beyond just gathering preferences. It demonstrates several key UX/UI principles:
User-Centered Design
By allowing users to choose their preferred experience, I'm putting user preferences at the center of the design process.
Data-Driven Insights
The voting data reveals which interaction patterns users find most intuitive and enjoyable, providing valuable design insights.
Design Diversity
Showcasing multiple approaches demonstrates my ability to think beyond a single solution and explore different design possibilities.
Iterative Thinking
The voting system creates a feedback loop that informs future design decisions, showing my understanding of iterative design processes.
Key Takeaways
Problem-Solving
Instead of simply redesigning, I reframed the challenge as an opportunity to demonstrate UX thinking through multiple solutions.
User Research
The voting system transforms the portfolio into a research tool, showing my ability to integrate user feedback into the design process.
Design Versatility
Creating three distinct experiences showcases my ability to work across different design paradigms and interaction models.
Process Documentation
This case study itself demonstrates my ability to document design thinking, explain decisions, and communicate the value of UX/UI work.
Experience the Portfolios
Explore all three portfolio versions and vote for your favorite to help inform future design decisions.
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