Tools that make portfolios pop

I recruit designers and skim about 200 portfolios a week, and the ones that stand out use tools to tell the story — a tight 60‑second Loom walkthrough or an embedded Figma prototype beats twenty static shots. What setup helps you present process and results so hiring teams get it fast?

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Assume audio off: add captions and timestamps to the “60-second” Loom. Metrics overlay; Figma prototype link first.

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