If You Could Add ONE Feature to a Design Portfolio, What Would It Be?

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A Conversation Every Designer Should Be Having

If you were building your design website or portfolio today, let me ask you one simple question:

What’s the one feature you’d add to make it truly stand out?
Not ten features. Not “everything.” Just one. Because in design, clarity always beats clutter.

Why This Question Matters

Most portfolios look… fine.

• Clean layouts.
• Nice mockups.
• A few case studies.

But “fine” doesn’t always get remembered. The portfolios that stand out usually have one strong moment — something that makes a visitor pause and think:

“Okay… this designer knows what they’re doing.”

My Pick: A Live Before/After Slider

For me, it’s simple: a live Before/After slider.

Why?

Nothing sells skill like visible transformation. Seeing:

• the raw version
• the improved design
• the thinking behind the change

tells a stronger story than words ever could. It shows problem‑solving, not just aesthetics.

Design Is About Impact, Not Decoration

Good design doesn’t just look good — it works better. A standout portfolio feature should:

• show your thinking
• prove your value
• communicate impact quickly

Whether it’s motion, interaction, storytelling, or clarity — the goal is the same: make your skill undeniable.

Now, Over to You

I’m curious to hear how other designers think about this — what would you add?

• If you were designing your own portfolio today, what single feature would you add?
• What would make your work unforgettable?
• What would show how you think, not just what you make?

Your idea might inspire another designer reading this. And that’s how communities grow — one shared insight at a time.

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The Duchess of Hackers
Full‑Stack Developer | Digital Marketer