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Maybe you're focusing on mobile design and want to show more prototypes - or maybe you have a ton of video case studies and want to create a portal to show them all. For instance, if you are following the sort of static case study template everyone uses today, I don't think Notion would be good. I think Notion may be more appropriate for a very innovative portfolio.(I think this could be a great way to get job hunting earlier, but I wouldn't use it for more than a temporary stop-gap).

#NOTION PORTFOLIO WEBSITE FULL#

I personally wouldn't consider this the 'end result', though, and would still strive to build a full portfolio as I'm starting my job hunt. If anything, it may demonstrate the different responses you'll get after you launch a more visual and interesting portfolio site down the road. If you have a portfolio in a good spot already in Notion, there isn't too much harm in using it now and just seeing how it goes.

(While I don't think it's appropriate for a general portfolio site, I think it could be used in a lot of innovate ways to stand apart)

If you are applying for a role at a company that you know uses Notion already, I think there could be a really cool opportunity to build a cover letter/portfolio entirely within Notion, and perhaps use some of its innovative features with linking, databases, etc.

If you are applying for a UX or research role that specifically will never ship design deliverables or be embedded into a product design process, it's far less important to demonstrate a polished end result (I'd caution this approach: most smaller companies don't specialize to this level, and even in larger and more mature companies you want UX designers/researchers who understand and have experience with the entire design process, even if it's not their day-to-day).

Now, to flip the script (because I'm digging the more positive vibe and I'm not trying to rain on that): When you use Notion, you're signifying that's the best possible end product you're capable of delivering. A portfolio is a chance to sell yourself and demonstrate what you're capable of. The bottom line is that your portfolio should be representative of the work you're able to deliver as a designer. But you'll be called second after the candidate who went the extra mile and designed a professional-looking portfolio site that demonstrates they care about the end result. You'll definitely pass a portfolio review and get some calls. If you can nail these and it's all based in Notion, great.

You're right that there are a lot of other indicators that are more important: Simply put, it's hard for entry-level UX designers right now. For entry-level positions, it's not uncommon to see dozens or hundreds of potential applications for a role. While I love the positivity of this post, I'm not sure if this is practical advice.

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