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What makes for a good portfolio?
Tuesday, 14 July, 2026
In this episode of Never Not Creative, Andy Wright brings together Christopher Doyle, Tarra Van Amerongen, Melissa Baillache and Quan Payne for a practical panel conversation about what actually makes a good portfolio. Together, they unpack who a portfolio is really for, why clarity and curation matter, how much personality to show, what hiring managers look for in the first 30 seconds, and why ideas, craft and the ability to talk through your work still matter. The panel also explores how AI is changing expectations for emerging creatives, why portfolios need to be shaped around the role you want, and how designers can stand out without relying on gimmicks. From PDF structure and case study selection to networking, junior hiring and the importance of human connection, this conversation is full of useful advice for anyone trying to get their foot in the door or sharpen the way they present their work.Find Out More About the NNC PanelChristopher Doyle: https://www.instagram.com/cd_and_co/Tarra van Amerongen: https://www.instagram.com/tarra_vanam/Mel Baillache: https://www.instagram.com/studiokoto/Quan Payne: https://www.instagram.com/quanpayne/Never Not Creative: https://nevernotcreative.orgChapters:00:00 - Introduction to the Portfolio Panel05:19 - Why Does a Portfolio Exist?07:30 - Why the Folio Still Matters13:10 - How Much Personality Should You Show?19:34 - Standing Out Without Forcing It25:19 - What Hiring Managers Look For First27:09 - AI Literacy and Creative Portfolios36:56 - Why Ideas Get You Through the Door42:21 - Structure, Editing and Portfolio Format46:50 - Getting Out of the Way49:31 - Choosing the Right Case Studies52:12 - The Portfolio, the Trailer and the Film57:09 - Hiring Juniors in an AI-Shaped Industry59:50 - Final Advice for Landing the Role#creativeindustry #designportfolio #careeradvice
