The Archive Method

The Work They Haven’t Seen Yet

Your portfolio tells one story. Your archive tells another.

The Archive Method is a strategy for showcasing unused, unpublished, and unlaunched work—without crowding your main case studies. It’s how the best designers and creatives in the world turn hidden projects into proof of versatility, range, and craft.

This isn’t a dumping ground. It’s a curated extension of your portfolio—aligned with your brand, stripped of clutter, and built to reveal the depth of your capabilities.

What You’ll Learn:

• When and why to use an archive page

• How to curate without overwhelming

• The design choices that keep it on-brand

• Real-world examples from leading designers

Why It Works:

• Shows breadth without sacrificing focus

• Highlights experiments, growth, and range

• Builds transparency into your creative process

• Engages viewers who want to go deeper

Your main portfolio is the hook. The archive is the proof you can do more.