Need help...Trying to build my web portfolio...

[dwhiteportfolio]

Hi all,

I was wondering if any of you had any ideas on how to build my web portfolio for my total portfolio. Right now, all I have to show is my own website, thus I don't have anything to show my skills as a web designer other than that. I guess part of my problem is that I don't want to make any random sites just to show either.

I found a volunteer network that is looking for web design for non profits, but I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas? I'd prefer not to do it for free, but would be wiling to take a reduced rate due to the lack of my portfolio.

Thanks,
Dave

[Toon]

Many people start very cheap to build their portfolio just make sure people aren't taking advantage of you, Charity work is a great way to start.

[Russlock]

have you got any mates who own businesses, clubs, pubs, sports teams etc..

if so, design for them first.

[Zaoris]

Yes, design for friends or just design randomly. Like..make sites for companies that don't exist, portofolios for imaginary friends and so on. Also, if you want to make sure your portofolio will have your best designs in it, you gotta spend more time on doing good stuff.

[jkinz]

I agree, most of the time start cheap, for friends, or for fun. Most of the time, its the ideas and designs that people look at, not if the site is live or the content of the site. They want pretty more than anything.