CREATE A KNOCKOUT BEHANCE PORTFOLIO



Behance is a designated platform for creatives to present their visual work such as graphic design, fashion, illustration, photography, video and much more. One of the pros of Behance is that it is extremely easy to use and has a community setting where you can get feedback and network. See my Behance portfolio here.

Behance is the most effective ways to promote artistic skills and creative talent allowing members to upload a string of videos, illustrations, gifs, or text in a way that’s visually pleasing, well-organized, and showing off the best off each project. Behance is free, and there are no restrictions on the number of projects a members can create. There is also no limit on the number of images/media users can upload.

Select the best work

Your Behance portfolio is most effective as a series of projects: one project per Behance page. A Behance page shouldn’t display all of your work. It’s best to keep it short and sweet, selecting only your best pieces. Remember, it’s better to have a portfolio where you show a few of your best projects that are stunning. Showing many average projects would not be as attractive.

Share a backstory

Deep dive into your work and think about how you will present it. People are drawn to stories. Developing a brief backstory for your project will pull your viewers in. Talk about your story from the initial concept to early sketches, to the finished product. Start your story by showing the finished piece first, followed by your progress which led you to it.

Keep it simple

The design of your Behance page needs to be simple. Avoid the temptation to make an elaborate design to push for a wow factor. Simplicity pushes your work to the surface, where it should be. Pick one font, pick a color scheme, and stick to it; keep the style consistent.

Craft a bio

An important part of your Behance portfolio is your Behance profile. Fill in your profile’s description with your story. Ask yourself, what’s your point of view? What’s your unique perspective on the creative world? What led you to develop this perspective? Answering these questions will help you describe your passion.

Keep it fresh

Behance is a large, active community. Posting just once gets you ignored. Those who post on a regular basis attract an audience. Popularity is measured by likes and comments. Your posts on Behance become more reputable when you consistently attract engagement. Popularity has a snowball effect which increases the number of likes/comments. As you create new and better work, make sure you make additions to showcase your latest projects, but with the same focus on careful curation.


So, what do you think? Does Behance make sense for you? If you already have a Behance profile please share your link in the comments, for us to see and appreciate your work.

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