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0 portfolios = get clients ❤️

When I started, I had nothing to show.
No portfolio.
No big projects.
Nothing.

But I still got clients.

Here’s how it worked:

  • I posted simple design updates every day. Not perfect work just progress.
  • I helped senior designers with tiny tasks. That built trust faster than any portfolio.
  • I shared my thought process from practice projects. Clients care more about how you think than the final screen.
  • I talked about my journey honestly. No “expert designer” act. Just real work, real learning.
  • I explained my ideas clearly so clients understood how I solve problems.
  • I joined design groups and answered small questions. People noticed.
  • I focused on being active and reliable instead of pretending to have a huge portfolio.

Here’s the truth:
Clients don’t wait for your “perfect case study.”
They look for someone who shows up, improves, and communicates clearly.

That’s enough for them to take the first chance on you.

posted to Icon for group Growth
Growth
on December 1, 2025
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    Most beginners think they need a perfect portfolio before getting clients, but consistency + clarity wins every time.

    Great reminder for anyone starting out 👏🔥

  2. 1

    Love this. Consistency and clear thinking beat a flashy portfolio. Did your first client come from daily posts or helping seniors?

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