{"id":6953,"date":"2026-01-03T14:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luisogando.com\/blog\/?p=6953"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:29:56","slug":"building-my-design-portfolio-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/construyendo-mi-portafolio-de-diseno-en-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Redesigning my design portfolio in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

For several months, I had been planning to redesign my portfolio luisogando.design<\/strong><\/a>. I was going through what many design professionals go through: the day-to-day is almost all-consuming and it is difficult to sit down and work with the level of detail, focus and clarity that one would like at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, in December 2025, I was able to dedicate the necessary time to develop the portfolio that I had previously designed in Figma, also relying on sketches and ideas that I had been building throughout the previous months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I share a few key points that, based on my experience, I consider essential for any design professional who is starting out or rethinking their portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concept and creativity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In my case, being a faithful follower of immersive technologies such as VR and AR, I wanted the concept of the portfolio to revolve around that universe. From the cover I sought to generate a personal image using the virtual and augmented reality viewers I currently use, thus integrating my professional identity with the tools that are part of my daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also felt the need to give him a facelift<\/em> cleaner, more modern and sophisticated compared to my previous portfolio. The goal was to achieve a more mature aesthetic, aligned with my evolution as a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My recommendation for anyone creating their portfolio is to start from what really represents them on a semiotic level: tastes, interests, lifestyle and professional vision. When the concept is born from the authentic, it builds faster, organically and coherently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trends and visual design language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are living in an era where styles such as the Glassmorphism<\/a><\/strong><\/em> still have a strong presence in visual communication. That's why I decided to apply it in a subtle way in some sections of the portfolio, not only to keep it updated, but also to reinforce a contemporary and technological aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a lover of 3D design, I incorporated three-dimensional devices in the presentation of the mockups of the projects. Combining tools like After Effects and Cinema 4D, I managed to create transitions and animations that bring depth and dynamism, especially during scrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall intention was to design a fluid navigation, with micro-interactions designed to accompany each user scroll, making the experience visually appealing without losing clarity and usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project storytelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The project narrative is undoubtedly one of the most complex parts of any portfolio. There are many valid structures and every designer approaches this section differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my case, with more than 10 years of experience working in design and leading or collaborating in multiple projects, I decided not to focus on explaining basic or theoretical design processes. Instead, I prioritized the strategic clarity of each case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I consider it essential to make it clear:
<\/strong>- Your role within the project, especially if you were part of a team.
- The objective of the project.
- The problem to be solved.
- The proposed solution.
- The final result and its impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to be honest and accurate. I have seen many portfolios where the designer takes credit for the entire project when in fact it was a collaborative effort. Acknowledging teamwork does not detract from the value; on the contrary, it demonstrates professional maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each project should close with a brief conclusion that connects the problem to the solution and the learning gained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Building a portfolio in 2026 is no longer just about showcasing visually appealing work. It's about communicating judgment, experience, strategic thinking and professional evolution. A good portfolio is an extension of who you are as a designer: how you think, how you solve problems, and how you bring real value to the products and teams you collaborate with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond following trends or using the latest technologies, what is really important is that the portfolio is authentic, clear and honest. It should tell real, well-structured stories, and make clear not only what you do, but why you do it and what impact you generate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, a well-constructed portfolio is not just a showcase of projects; it is a living tool that evolves with you and speaks for you when you are not present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Durante varios meses tuve en mente redise\u00f1ar mi portafolio luisogando.design. Me pasaba lo que a muchos profesionales del dise\u00f1o: el d\u00eda a d\u00eda consume casi todo el tiempo y resulta dif\u00edcil sentarse a trabajar con el nivel de detalle, enfoque y claridad que uno quisiera en ese momento. Finalmente, en diciembre de 2025, pude dedicar […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,8,2,39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration","category-technology","category-ux","category-visual-design"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/my-s.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6953"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6953\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7363,"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6953\/revisions\/7363"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uxyeah.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}