Need someone to check my design portfolio descriptions. They're too vague

[BertaFedder]

Okay this is a slightly different request but I'm hoping someone here can help!

I'm a graphic design major (junior) and I'm applying for summer internships. Which means I need to get my portfolio website together. The actual design work? I'm confident in that. The descriptions of the work? A disaster. A beautiful, well-designed disaster.

The Problem:

I'm a visual thinker. When I look at a project I made, I see what I was trying to do. The hierarchy, the color choices, the typography decisions—it all makes sense in my head. But when I try to put it into words, I get:

"This was a branding project for a coffee shop. I wanted it to feel warm and modern. I used earth tones and sans-serif fonts."

That's SO boring. And it doesn't tell the reader anything about my process or my thinking.

What I Need:

Someone to look at my portfolio pieces and help me write descriptions that:

1. Explain my design choices (why this font, why these colors, why this layout)
2. Describe my process (how I got from brief to final product)
3. Show my thinking (what problems I was solving)
4. Sound professional but still like ME
5. Use design terminology correctly (no embarrassing mistakes)

What I'm NOT Looking For:

• Someone to redesign my portfolio (the visuals are fine, I promise)
• Line-by-line grammar editing (Grammarly can do that)
• Generic templates (I want it to sound authentic)

My Offer:

I can pay (budget around $100-150 for 5-7 project descriptions). OR if you're also a designer/writer/creative person, we could do a skill swap—I'll review your thing if you review mine.

My Vibe:

I'm chaotic but organized. I have strong opinions about kerning. I cry at well-designed packaging. If that sounds like your kind of person, we'll get along great.

DM me if:

• You have experience with design/creative writing
• You're good at asking questions to pull information out of people
• You can handle my slightly unhinged energy

Let's make my portfolio sound as good as it looks!!