Who are you? What do you represent? How are you supposed to wrap up your whole self-identity into one neat portfolio?

It might be difficult to describe your personality in the first place. One method people use to define their identity is through Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or the 16 Personalities Test. If you aren’t already familiar with this or don’t know your MBTI type, you can discover your type on 16personalities.com.

So how can you integrate this personality type into your portfolio or personal branding?

I vs. E

The “I” for MTBI types stands for “Introverted”, while the “E” stands for “Extroverted”. Introverted types are known to showcase their personality only when they are with close ones, but Extroverted types are open to sharing their personality with strangers and friends alike.

If you are more on the introverted side, it may be hard to highlight your personality, but there are ways to effectively showcase your interests without exposing yourself. For example Billy Sweeney, designer at Figma, displays his main interest boldly in his portfolio’s homepage by effectively highlighting his personal statement, even though the visuals are all minimalist.

Screenshot of Billy Sweeney's minimalist portfolio homepage featuring a simple black text on white background that highlights his personal statement and design philosophy⁠

On the other hand, those who are more extroverted may feel the need to be more bold and make a strong visual impact on their audience. Looking at the portfolio of Jeremy Stokes, product designer at Meta and previous product designer at Duolingo, we can see how he utilizes a striking neon color to leave a strong impression on viewers. He also incorporates distinct patterns and a personal photo to showcase his bold personality.

Jeremy Stokes's portfolio homepage featuring a vibrant neon green color scheme with geometric patterns and a personal photo against a dark background, demonstrating his bold design aesthetic⁠

N vs. S

The “N” in MBTI types stands for “Intuitive”, while the “S” stands for “Observant”. Intuitive types are known for thinking more about the future and delving deeper into their imagination. On the other hand, Observant types are known to be more focused on the present, looking at the current facts to make practical decisions.

If you are Intuitive, you might want to include more of your aspirations and creative passions with those who are viewing your portfolio. product and visual Designer at Spotify, Oishee Sen’s portfolio immediately displays her personality by bolding “Curious designer, image maker, storyteller” with colorful sticker icons. Although it is more on the minimalist side, we can still see her creative side shine through.