🚀 Build Your Developer Portfolio in Just One Day

Hey devs! 👋
Have you been thinking about making a portfolio for weeks but never got around to it?
This is your sign to finally do it.
You don’t need to know advanced web design.
You don’t need to write hundreds of lines of code.
You don’t even need to spend money.
With this guide, you’ll go from zero to a live portfolio in less than 24 hours using free tools, ready-made templates, and step-by-step tutorials.
Let’s build something real today. 💪
🧠 Why Do You Need a Portfolio Anyway?
Your resume might tell people what you’ve done.
Your portfolio shows them.
✅ It highlights your best projects
✅ It reflects your personality & design taste
✅ It gives recruiters or clients a direct way to reach out
TL;DR — If you’re serious about tech, you need a digital presence.
🧰 The One-Day Portfolio Tool Stack
Let’s break each one down 👇
1️⃣ Framer — Build Visually with Zero Code
🔗 Website: https://www.framer.com
📺Learn Basics of Framer: https://youtu.be/P5H7zs0RsUM?si=JA-QL-GNZ3B4aKL6
📺 Build Portfolio Website using Framer: https://youtu.be/b66cf2MxU1s?si=CXiYkF1Yz2vEZGMI
Framer is like the Canva of website builders.
Drag and drop elements, change text, animations, images, and deploy with one click. Perfect for first-time portfolio creators.
Why it's great:
Built-in templates
Responsive on all devices
Smooth animations
No coding required (but code is supported too)
2️⃣ Notion — Plan Before You Design
🔗 Website: https://www.notion.so
📺 Tutorial: https://youtu.be/hbxQw4LQwws?si=lHM_lBUauTuzLD4I
Don’t open any builders until you’ve drafted:
Your bio
A list of your top 3–5 projects
Your skills/tech stack
Your contact/social links
This step will save you 50% of the time when designing.
Note: If you are unaware of Notion, You can write your personal details into Google Doc.
3️⃣ Coolors / ColorHunt — Pick a Palette in 2 Minutes
🔗 Coolors: https://coolors.co
🔗 ColorHunt: https://colorhunt.co
📺 Tutorial: https://youtu.be/oT19-4vzy1I?si=vcdGr4Sx2GzCJm7e
Pick a clean color scheme with 2–3 colors.
Don’t spend hours stressing over shades. Just choose one, apply consistently.
Pro tip: Use soft background and contrast buttons.
4️⃣ Heroicons / IconScout — Add Visual Clarity
🔗 Heroicons: https://heroicons.com
🔗 IconScout: https://iconscout.com
📺 Tutorial: https://youtu.be/GRt28rv6SW8?si=j5c6rLgRYMAd-tU4
Icons = easy understanding.
Use tech stack icons (like React, Node.js), and social icons (LinkedIn, GitHub, Email).
5️⃣ LottieFiles — Subtle Animations That Impress
🔗 Website: https://lottiefiles.com
📺 Tutorial: https://youtu.be/NOvcy64apD4?si=FrWUOiRIGaVY4Sn4
Lottie animations are small, beautiful, and easy to integrate.
They bring life to your site — add a waving hand in the hero section or a send-icon on the contact form.
6️⃣ Vercel — Host Your Site for Free
🔗 Website: https://vercel.com
📺 Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_DeqvellRA
Whether you're using Framer or coding with Next.js/React, Vercel is the go-to deployment tool.
One-click deploy
Free custom domain support
Auto-optimized site performance
🧱 The One-Day Build Plan (Time Blocked)
Time | Task |
9:00 AM | Draft content in Notion |
10:30 AM | Choose color palette + icons |
11:30 AM | Open Framer and start editing |
1:30 PM | Add projects, animations, and links |
3:00 PM | Test responsiveness + fix layouts |
4:00 PM | Deploy on Vercel (or Framer’s built-in deploy) |
5:00 PM | Connect custom domain (optional) |
6:00 PM | Share with the world! 🌍 |
🌐 Real Portfolio Examples
Want to get inspired before you build?
Shubham Saurav (Framer): https://shubhamsaurav.com
Ethan’s Framer Site: https://ethan.framer.website
These were all made using some or all of the tools from this guide.
✅ By Tonight, You’ll Have:
A fully working, live portfolio
Your projects displayed beautifully
Custom color, icons, animations
A shareable link to impress recruiters or peers
💬 Let’s Build Together
Drop your live link below or tag @AlgoAvengers on LinkedIn when you're done!
Built something cool? I’ll personally check it out and reshare 🚀
🔥 Bonus: Want a Free Framer Portfolio Template?
I’m building a minimal, animated, and responsive Framer portfolio template just for our AlgoAvengers fam.
Comment or DM “🔥 Portfolio Please” and I’ll send it your way!
Thanks for Reading! 🙌
I hope this guide empowers you to finally launch that portfolio! Having a strong digital presence is key in today's tech world.
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