Three months ago, I decided to rebuild my portfolio from scratch. Instead of working in private, I chose to share the entire process publicly.
Building in public felt scary at first. What if people judged my early designs? What if I made mistakes?
But here's what I realized: everyone starts somewhere.
When I shared my initial designs on Twitter, I received thoughtful feedback that saved me weeks of work. People pointed out usability issues I'd never have caught on my own.
Knowing that people were following my progress kept me motivated. On days when I felt stuck, the encouraging comments reminded me why I started.
Several people reached out saying my posts inspired them to start their own projects. That's incredible!
Today, my portfolio is nearly complete. More importantly, I've:
If you're considering building in public, just start. You don't need to share everything—just the parts you're comfortable with.
The support you'll receive will surprise you.
Ready to begin your own journey? I'd love to hear about it!
