Hey Dev.to family! Wabi Sabi here. 👋
The game has changed, right? With AI everywhere, just showing a final "perfect" image doesn't cut it anymore. I’ve been thinking about how we can make our portfolios actually stand out when everyone has access to the same tools.
Here’s the TL;DR on leveling up your portfolio for the AI era! 🚀
🛠️ Show the "How," Not Just the "Wow"
Anyone can generate a cool image. Stand out by showing your prompting strategy and the messy middle. People want to see your brain at work, not just the AI’s output!
🕵️♂️ Radical Transparency
Be real about where AI stepped in. Disclosing your AI usage in case studies builds trust with hiring managers. It shows you’re a pro who knows how to use the tools, not someone hiding behind them.
🎨 The Hybrid Flex
Show off those hybrid workflows!
- Sketch ✍️ -> AI Generation 🤖 -> Vector Polish ✨ This proves you have the technical skills to refine and direct the AI, rather than just taking what it gives you.
🤝 Double Down on "Human" Skills
AI can't handle stakeholder drama or deep user empathy (yet!). Highlight your:
- Communication style
- Stakeholder management
- Problem-solving mindset
💼 Solving Problems > Pretty Pictures
At the end of the day, businesses hire us to solve problems. Use your portfolio to prove how your design choices (AI-assisted or not) actually moved the needle for a business.
What are you guys doing to update your portfolios lately? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇
Hungry for more details? Check out the full breakdown here:
Building a Portfolio in the Age of AI
🚀 Originally published at My Blog
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