A good-looking portfolio doesn't equal reliable capability. Common padding signals: an abnormally high project count yet unable to explain each one's details; showcased cases with a messy mix of styles, suspected of being pieced together from others' work; refusing to explain "which part you were specifically responsible for"; only showing finished images without mentioning process or constraints.
When viewing a portfolio, shift focus from "does it look good" to "is it real and reasonable." A project that clearly explains its challenges, trade-offs, and results is more trustworthy than a pile of polished screenshots.
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