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Creative Portfolio

Creative Portfolio

By: Neutrino
In: Use cases
3 min read
Show your work the way it was meant to be seen. No grids forcing everything square. No templates making you look like everyone else. Just your creative vision, perfectly presented.

Most portfolio themes force your work into rigid grids. Square thumbnails. Uniform layouts. Your vertical illustrations cropped. Your panoramic films letterboxed. Your process shots hidden.

Neutrino lets work breathe at its natural proportions.

Visual-First Architecture

Hero as Statement Piece

Full Screen Hero Cover becomes your opening statement:

  • Photographers: Full-bleed hero image that sets the tone
  • Filmmakers: Video reel that autoplays
  • Designers: Case study hero at perfect ratio
  • Illustrators: Artwork without cropping

Each project gets its own hero. No compromises on aspect ratios – vertical portraits, ultrawide cinematics, square album covers all display perfectly.

Project Presentation

The Layout System handles diverse work:

  • Case studies: Long-form with process documentation
  • Gallery projects: Image-led with minimal text
  • Video projects: Embedded showreels and clips
  • Interactive work: Live embeds and prototypes

Homepage sections organize by project type – Brand Identity, Editorial, Motion, Experimental. Each section shows featured work or latest additions.

Process Documentation

Beyond Final Deliverables

Show how you think:

  • Initial sketches in gallery blocks
  • Mood boards as image grids
  • Process GIFs showing iteration
  • Before/after with toggle blocks
  • Client feedback as quotes

Ghost 5.0 Compatibility means every block type works:

  • Video blocks for motion studies
  • Audio blocks for sound design
  • Code blocks for creative coding
  • File uploads for downloadable assets

Work-in-Progress

Blog functionality for process posts:

  • Daily sketches
  • Technique experiments
  • Tool explorations
  • Creative challenges
  • Behind-the-scenes

These posts build SEO, show expertise, and humanize your practice.

Client-Ready Presentation

Professional Polish

Branding & Customization ensures portfolio matches your creative identity:

  • Custom typography that reflects your style
  • Signature colors in accents and CTAs
  • Your mark/logo with smart contrast
  • Consistent but not generic

Modes & Contrast handles viewing conditions:

  • Light mode for bright studios
  • Dark mode for color-critical work
  • Hybrid for dramatic presentation

Password Protection

Ghost's member features enable:

  • Public portfolio for discovery
  • Password-protected client galleries
  • Pitch decks behind email registration
  • Premium content for workshops/courses

Conversion Optimization

Strategic CTAs

Engagement Tools drive inquiries:

  • Navigation CTA: "Hire Me" or "Get in Touch"
  • Project endings: Next project or contact prompt
  • Pre-footer: Availability status and booking link
  • Author byline: Links to full bio/about

About Section

Not just a bio – a pitch:

  • Services offered
  • Client list
  • Awards/recognition
  • Process overview
  • Pricing transparency (optional)

Creative Disciplines

Photography

Hero images at full resolution. Projects organized by genre (portrait, landscape, commercial). EXIF data in captions. Client galleries with download links.

Graphic Design

Case studies with problem/solution. Process documentation. Before/after comparisons. Brand guidelines as downloadable PDFs. Typography specimens.

Illustration

High-res artwork displays. Series presented as stories. Commission information. Shop integration for prints. Process videos embedded.

Motion Design

Showreels as hero videos. Project breakdowns with stills. Style frames in galleries. Client testimonials. Behind-scenes footage.

UX/UI Design

Interactive prototypes embedded. User research documentation. Flow charts and wireframes. Design system documentation. Case study metrics.

Discovery & Reach

SEO That Works

Clean semantic markup helps you rank:

  • Project titles as H1s
  • Alt text on all images
  • Meta descriptions per project
  • Fast loading times
  • Mobile-first responsive

Social Integration

Navigation Options link to:

  • Instagram for daily work
  • Dribbble for shots
  • Behance for detailed projects
  • LinkedIn for professional network
  • Twitter/X for process thoughts

Why Not Traditional Portfolio Sites?

Behance/Dribbble: You're one of millions. No custom domain. Their branding, not yours.

Cargo/Semplice: Expensive monthly fees. Complex editors. Slow loading. Style over substance.

Squarespace/Wix: Generic templates. Limited customization. Bloated code. SEO limitations.

Custom coded: Expensive to build. Painful to update. No CMS. Time coding instead of creating.

Real Creative Setups

Freelance designer: 10 featured projects, process blog, availability status, contact form

Agency portfolio: Team member pages, case studies, culture blog, client portal

Artist showcase: Series-based organization, exhibition history, shop integration, newsletter

Student portfolio: Coursework, personal projects, process documentation, resume

Launch Strategy

Phase 1: Upload 5-8 best projects with full case studies
Phase 2: Add process blog, about section, contact
Phase 3: Build traffic through process posts
Phase 4: Iterate based on inquiry patterns

The Creative Advantage

Clients judge your taste before your talent. A generic template suggests generic thinking. A thoughtful portfolio suggests thoughtful work.

Neutrino provides the thoughtful foundation. Your work provides the talent.

Stop fighting with grids. Start showing your vision.

Neutrino
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