Most designers flock to Instagram and Behance. While great for visual portfolios, they are terrible for networking. If you want high-paying clients, you need to be on Design Twitter.

The Networking Goldmine

Founders, tech CEOs, and agency owners don't spend their day on Behance. They spend it on Twitter (X). By sharing your design process, case studies, and insights on Twitter, you put yourself directly in front of the people who sign the checks.

Build in Public

Don't just post polished final products. Post your messy drafts. Talk about the struggles of kerning a tricky font. People connect with humans, not flawless robots. Building in public creates a loyal audience.

Conclusion

Treat Twitter as your interactive, daily portfolio. Engage with others, share your knowledge, and the inbound leads will follow.