What’s the best way to include work in your portfolio that didn’t end up being the final version? I worked on it all the way through, so even though it wasn’t my original concept, I still played a big role. Can I show my original ideas too, or should I just stick to the final product even if it wasn’t mine?

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I think it's great to see the progression of design or art direction from concept to final output, depending on the project.

In this scenario, I would say it's fine to show your conceptual thinking and designs alongside the finished work. As long as the end result didn't actually become a different idea.

Or if you just want to show off your design skills, then include your versions only. Who cares if it went live or not

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IMO, nothing wrong with showing your process with a short description, if you’re proud of it and feel it’s “book” worthy.

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Design the best versions of the work even though some may not be the real final versions, it’s your book, you decide what you want people to see.

You can put your own version. It's like the director cut.

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