Choose a problem with user access
A polished redesign without real constraints can hide the design process. Select a workflow where you can observe or interview relevant users ethically.
State whether the work is personal, academic, freelance or professional and identify your contribution.
Document evidence and uncertainty
Show the initial question, research method, sample limits, competing interpretations and the decision taken. Do not invent quotes or claim broad validation from a few participants.
Include rejected alternatives and accessibility considerations.
- Research scope
- Task flow
- Design rationale
- Accessibility
- Validation
- Limitations
Test behavior, not preference
Use realistic tasks and observe completion, confusion and recovery. A question such as 'do you like it?' provides weak evidence.
Record what changed after testing and what remains unresolved.
Make the case study skimmable
Lead with problem, role, outcome and one important decision. Provide depth for reviewers who continue, but remove decorative process artifacts that did not affect the work.
Test the portfolio on mobile and verify prototype access and confidentiality.
Official tool pages
Use these pages to verify current capabilities and terms. Links go to the providers or, for JobsScoutHQ, the relevant on-site directory.
Frequently asked questions
Can a conceptual redesign be in a UX portfolio?
Yes if it is labeled honestly and the research and validation limits are clear. Do not imply client or user evidence that did not exist.