One of the goals of this post is to help you build a portfolio. It’s an essential step for a designer, but it can seem a little daunting. Here are some quick tips to help you get started. The goal is of a portfolio is to compile your best work into a presentation that will land you a job or client. The pieces you select for your portfolio must make an impact and be easily understood with little or no explanation. If presented on the Web, it’s important to accompany the pieces with a brief description of the client, the project goal, and your design approach.