In this video (Portfolio tips for designers) Matthew and Petrula break down the essentials of a portfolio. They talk about do's and don'ts in a portfolio and how things like your contact form will affect whether they do it or not.
also they are going to review many portfolios and show us the points of strents and weakness of it.

• What is important in portfolios?
  1. First impression
  2. Consistency
  3. Clarity and Context
  4. Your unique POV. The person behind the work.