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Developer, Designer, or One-Pager? Picking the Right Portfolio Template

Developer, designer, or launching-fast? The right portfolio template isn't the prettiest — it's the one built for how your field shows its work. Quick guide.

One question decides it: what does your proof look like?

Devs prove with projects, code, performance. Designers prove with visuals in context. Juniors/freelancers prove with a focused, fast first site. Match the template to that.

The picks

  • NextGenAppsPro — Next.js, fast, code-friendly, case-study ready. For developers. (free + pro editions)
  • Grafik V2 — gallery-led, visual-first (Next.js or Elementor). For designers.
  • MyDevFolio — free one-page starter with a Figma file. For launching today.

What they share

Same bar: fast enough for Core Web Vitals, responsive on real devices, clean license. The choice is fit, not quality.

Not sure? Browse the DesignToCodes portfolio templates.

What matters more to you in a portfolio base — speed or visual polish? 👇

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