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Build Time: 1 Day Tools: Figma, Behance, Carrd

Stepping away from the traditional cv template and LinkedIn profile, I decided to bring my CV to life and boost my online presence. I set out to build a one-page site and by default, I decided to use Disha.ng. Sadly, Disha.ng announced via a statement on their home page that they'll be shutting down their services on December 31, 2022.

Next up - Choosing between Unicorn Platform, Carrd and Umso. Choosing Carrd was a no-brainer considering the versatility of the root domain. Carrd provides the options of .carrd.co, .crd.co, and .umu.ai. I'd recommend sticking with a familiar root domain that is easy to spell, and remember, and compliments your subdomain.

Pinterest and Behance always top the charts for portfolio inspiration. Ideally, by default, I started the search with Behance. My goals were:

• Clean yet unique design
• Fast page-load speeds
• Show some personality
• Content blocks to show off projects and skills
• Make it easy for users to contact

Here's a thread on mind-blowing portfolios for your perusal:

Staying true to my goals, I wanted a simple yet slick logo using my name in a decorative style. Using Figma, I came a with quite a number of variations of the 'handwriting' font style and settled with:

This was my chance to show some personality. The focus was to pass a relatable but original message that communicates how I can help. I started with selecting an image for the background. I wanted a black-and-white website with a touch of color.

Details about me quickly followed this, services offered, tools used, and showcases.

The first-person language used was specifically chosen to paint a picture of speaking to the reader directly.

View the live site here: ⬇

Juliet Edjere | Portfolio

ABOUT ME

I'm Juliet Edjere, a no-code expert focused on design, product development, and building scalable solutions with minimal coding knowledge.

I document all things product stories, MVP validation, and how designs, data, and market trends connect.

Visit my website → built with Carrd and designed in Figma