How to Build a UX Portfolio — Without Clients

Ana Santos
5 min readDec 7, 2018

It can seem like a Catch-22 to get your first UX job when you’ve never had a UX job before. Whether you want to apply for UX jobs or start a freelance career, potential clients and hiring managers will want to see your work. And that’s why it’s essential to have a well-crafted portfolio where you showcase your skills, process, and business impact.

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Ana Santos

Design Program Manager & UX Educator with a background in design and neuropsychology, advocating for user-centered education http://ana-santos.com