UX is composed of five key areas that include usability, utility, functional integrity, visual design, and persuasiveness.
Good UX balances all five areas; a product might excel in one but lacking in others.
Usability is crucial for a product to be easily learnable and memorable; utility determines the value; functional integrity focuses on reliability; visual design impacts appeal and perception; persuasiveness drives conversions and user engagement.
Portfolios should act like sales pitches, showing off your best work first. Starting with the end results captures attention, instead of leading with process details.
Using the inverted pyramid approach means telling a clear story of who you worked with, what you accomplished, and why it matters. This way, people can easily understand your impact.
Focus on marketing yourself effectively. It's about showing potential employers what makes you valuable, rather than getting lost in the details of your process.