The ultimate recipe for a magnetic UI/UX case study

In this guide, I’ll go into how to write an irresistible case study and what you should and shouldn’t be including in your UI/UX case study. I’ll also show you how to gather the information more effectively, how to build your portfolio website more efficiently, and how to lay everything out to achieve a magnetic result that speaks to clients, recruiters and employers.

So first, let’s cover the basics.

The difference between a portfolio and a case study

A design portfolio is a collection of projects that a designer has done. A simple portfolio may just include images of your work, a title and a short project summary.

A case study is an in-depth breakdown of a single project that a designer has done. A UI/UX case study can range in detail but is commonly used to showcase the intricacies of a designer’s problem-solving and visual design skills. Case studies can be created as stand-alone examples or included in a portfolio. Case studies are particularly important for UI/UX and product…