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Email signatures for designers

A potential client should be able to move from your email to work that represents your design discipline. Lead with a clear role such as brand or product designer, then choose a curated portfolio rather than several competing social links.

Fictional examples. Replace sample credentials and licence numbers with your own verified details.

What to include

  • Design discipline and studio
  • Studio or independent practice name
  • One strong portfolio destination
  • Design discipline such as brand, product or motion
  • Curated portfolio
  • Professional name and a business email address

What to leave out

  • An oversized image portfolio
  • Images containing your only contact details
  • More than one primary call to action

Questions for designers

What should designers put first?
Lead with your name, then your role. Include design discipline and studio where it helps recipients identify you.
Which link belongs in a designer signature?
Use a link to your curated portfolio. Label the destination clearly and check it before pasting the signature into your mail client.

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