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Here’s something many creative professionals don’t realize: WHAT YOU DO IS A BUSINESS. Whether you’re a designer, writer, photographer, or artist, your work isn’t just about creativity—it’s about providing value. And when you shift your mindset to treat it like a business, things change: -Your portfolio becomes your storefront: It’s where potential clients decide whether to work with you. Make it professional, polished, and inviting. - Your skills are your product: Think about how your unique style and expertise solve problems for clients. That’s your *offer*. - Your time is valuable: Pricing your services fairly (and confidently) is part of running a successful creative business. Start asking yourself: - What’s my niche, and how can I serve it better? - How do I make it easy for people to work with me? - Am I presenting myself as a professional or just “someone who does creative stuff”? When you begin to see your creative work as a business, opportunities open up. You attract better clients, negotiate smarter, and ultimately grow your career. So, here’s your reminder: You’re not just creative. You’re a professional. Treat your work like it matters—because it does. Happy new month LinkedIn community, cheers to 10x productivity this month🥂 --------------- #creatives #webdesign #portfolio #creativeprofessionals #business #personalbranding

Your professional portfolio is your personal brand's showcase, reflecting your skills, achievements, and unique value. Whether you work as a business strategist, developer, or creative professional, a strong portfolio can help you stand out in the competitive employment market. Here's how to create a visually striking portfolio: 📍Curate Your Best Work: Give quality more weight than quantity. Emphasise the tasks that best represent your experience and further your professional objectives. 📍Tell a Story: Every item should contain a succinct synopsis, your position, the difficulties you experienced, and the results of your work. 📍Make Use of Images: Add captivating photos, videos, or interactive components to your portfolio. 📍Add Testimonials: Include peer or client testimonials to establish the legitimacy of your work. 📍Keep It Up-to-date: Continually add new accomplishments and initiatives to your portfolio. Remember, your portfolio is a living document that evolves with your career.Hypeverve designs portfolios that make you stand out. Let’s create yours! PS: What do you think makes a portfolio impressive? Let’s chat in the comments! #Portfolio #WebDesign #Hypeverve #PortfolioTips

Every creative portfolio needs a few key elements to make it complete. Here’s a quick checklist: _/Your bio: A short intro about who you are, your expertise, and what inspires you. _/Your best work: Pick projects that showcase your range and strengths. _/Project details: Briefly describe each project—what it was for, your role, and the outcome. _/Testimonials: Got feedback from clients or collaborators? Add it! It builds trust. _/Clear contact info: Make it super easy for people to reach you—email, socials, or even a contact form. Think of your portfolio as your personal brand. Everything in it should scream, “This is me, and I’m ready to work!” -------- #portfolio #creatives #webdesigner #personalbranding #creativeprofessionals

Updating your portfolio can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. When choosing new pieces to spruce up your website, remember these 4 tips: 🥇Showcase Your Best Work: Select pieces that highlight your strongest skills and most successful projects. Ensure they reflect your unique style and versatility. ✍️ Keep It Fresh: Regularly update your portfolio with recent work to demonstrate your current capabilities and creativity. Remove outdated or less relevant pieces. 📔 Tell a Story: Provide context for each piece by including project briefs, your role, and the results achieved. This helps potential clients or employers understand your contribution and the impact of your work. 💼 Keep It #Professional: Maintain a clean, organized layout with high-quality images and clear descriptions. Your portfolio should be easy to navigate and #visually appealing. #CreativeAgency #UpdateYourPortfolio #CreativesonCall #PortfolioTips #VisualStorytelling #ProfessionalDesign #VisualContent

From $5 to $50 and now $500 in just one week! Recently, I had a consultation call with a client. Fast forward, she was concerned because she excels at everything: her strategy is on point her profile is top-notch she even upgraded to premium. Yet, she wasn’t seeing the results she desired. I was baffled by how everything seemed perfect but wasn’t working for her. Upon reviewing her LinkedIn profile, I discovered a crucial mistake: While her content was good, its presentation was lackluster. She was using dull, generic templates that didn’t complement her content. Realizing this, I designed new posts for her. She used the same strategy but with visually compelling designs. The results were immediate – her content began to resonate. Previously, she struggled to get $5 orders once or twice a month. Now, within a week of transforming her posts, she landed a $47 project offer. Currently, she's working on a $500 project with a company. This experience reinforces the importance of presentation. Just by enhancing the visual appeal of her content, her entire journey changed. P.S:Do you want to transform your journey with visually appealing designs? DM me 'Magic'.

I was ‘GHOSTED’. As a designer, I have relied a lot on cold mails as a way to pitch my services. 80% of the mails that I send out to potential clients are ignored or stored in the spam folder. So what step did I take next? - get up - improve your pitch - send the mails Why did I keep sending the mails over and over again? ↳ I am firm believer of the fact that every ‘no’ gets me a little closer to the big ‘yes’. ↳ The first statement is only true if I keep improving the pitch with each rejection. Not identifying the mistake is probably the biggest mistake. So, what strategy do you use for pitching your services? Let me know in the comments below. ⬇️ #FreelanceDesigner #GraphicDesign #CreativeBranding #DesignForSuccess

Your portfolio will suck if you don't → Story tell → Structure it well → Showcase your personality → Highlight your project impact → Make it look appealing to go through So, how to do this? → Structure it in a way it's easy to scan your case studies, before a deep dive → Highlight your top 3 to 4 case studies, put others in a different page → Make an eye for good portfolios. Here are some of my favorites → Add your style of design, if not use a template that has one ♻️ Repost this if you found this valuable P.S. Would you want a free review of your portfolio let me know in the comment.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀 𝐆𝐢𝐠 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝) I hope this write-up finds you well. Today, I want to share a recent experience that taught me a valuable lesson about portfolios and client expectations. Last week, I lost out on my first potential LinkedIn gig. The reason? My portfolio. I know, it sounds strange. Isn't a portfolio supposed to showcase our best work and land us jobs? Well, apparently not always. Here's what happened: I connected with a client who needed some graphic design work for their new product launch. They seemed excited about my experience and asked to see my portfolio. The client liked my enthusiasm but felt my portfolio didn't align with their needs. They were looking for minimalist product designs, while my showcase was full of colorful branding projects. At first, I felt disappointed. But then I realized something important: 1. My portfolio wasn't telling the right story for this client. 2. I hadn't taken the time to understand the client's needs before sharing my work. So, what am I doing about it? 🔹 Creating separate portfolios for different types of work. 🔹Asking clients about their specific needs before sending samples. 🔹 Focusing on quality over quantity in my showcases. Has anyone else experienced something similar? I'd love to hear your stories and advice. #socialmediamanager #socialmediamanagement #portfolio

Turning a One-Time Project into a Long-Term Partnership 🫱🏼🫲🏽 🍁The Opportunity: A few months ago, a client approached me for a simple design task. It was a one-off gig, but I treated it like a major project. 🏃🏻♀️➡️Going the Extra Mile: Instead of just meeting the basic requirements, l added a few creative touches and provided an additional mockup of how they could use the design for future campaigns. ✅Client's Reaction: They responded with surprise and appreciation, saying, “I never expected this level of detail. You understood what we needed even better than we did.” ⚖️The Result: That small project turned into multiple contracts for more designs, & the client referred me to others in their network. 🚩My Approach: I believe in delivering more value than expected, even for the simplest requests. If you're looking for someone who treats every project with the same dedication, You can reach me out through a DM or email anytime! tooba@tsvisualscribe.com "Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do." I’ll be sharing the projects I’ve created very soon StayTuned! 🕊️ #ClientRelationships #DesignExcellence #ValueDriven #GraphicDesign

Words drive our economy. Design is in the passenger seat (sorry, designer friends). ✅ Words capture our attention. ✅ Words tell a story. ✅ Words push us to buy. ✅ Words are the foundation for messages (sales, marekting or otherwise). ✅ Words rule, design drools (and, yes, I’m 8). Without the 2-letter, 4-letter (my fav..iykyk), and 17-letter words, we wouldn’t have: Websites Ads Inappropriate text messages Manifestos Books Emails Words and design must work together in marketing. But, in my humble opinion, design supports and is informed by the words. Without strong words and the stories they build, design flounders. What do you think? Do words rule and designs drool? __ 👋 I’m Rose, co-founder of Crafted Identities, a firm that specializes in #marketing that connects companies with audiences and #recruitment that connects marketing teams to great talent. Want to learn more? Let's talk! #words #storytelling #design