17 Best Dark Design Portfolio Website Examples
I found the best design portfolio websites that captivate more clients.
These portfolios win by letting work speak first… then backing it with personality. They skip the fluff and prove expertise immediately. Here’s what makes them convert:
- Lead with specialty, not generalism. Taylor Langan showcases “sophisticated, human-centered product design” while Mumin Wani targets “scalable digital experiences for startups.” Niche beats vague.
- Show personality through design choices. Creek Design uses “candid photography and interactive elements” while Siddhant Pagare leans into “watercolor illustrations and modern serif typography.” Your aesthetic is your pitch.
- Make case studies scannable. Emanuele Trevisan uses “split-screen hero and sophisticated case studies that let the work speak.” Rohan Pinto builds “immediate credibility with design-focused recruiters” through clean structure.
Browse the gallery for more design portfolio inspiration.
Start with a design portfolio template:
This designer's portfolio pairs a luxe gold-and-teal color scheme with clean sans-serif typography to showcase sophisticated, human-centered product design work.
This modern portfolio showcases sleek black design with vibrant coral accents and clean typography that perfectly captures a certified UI/UX designer's creative expertise.
Moody teal lighting and vintage aesthetics merge with sharp serif typography on this 3D motion designer's dark, sophisticated portfolio.
Sleek dark aesthetic with crisp typography and natural imagery creates a professional yet approachable portfolio for a modern web developer.
This Toulouse-based design studio balances minimalist navigation with a bold left-aligned hero, showcasing isometric mockups and portfolio cards against stark black-and-white contrast.
This minimalist portfolio nails the vibe with a slick dark layout, bold typography, and that perfect pop of cyan that makes you want to click around.
This sleek monochrome portfolio nails that bold, minimalist aesthetic with clean typography and striking black-and-white visuals.
This bold creative portfolio showcases a photographer and designer's striking visual storytelling through energetic imagery and modern design.
This minimalist portfolio uses clean sidebar navigation and a centered hero with bold CTA to showcase intuitive tech design expertise.
This sleek design portfolio pairs bold black-and-white typography with sharp blue accents and minimalist flat imagery to command attention.
Anton's sleek portfolio combines striking photography with minimalist design to captivate creative clients and design-savvy businesses.
This modern design portfolio showcases 10 years of innovative web and graphic design expertise for creative professionals and businesses.
Bold, minimalist design portfolio showcasing a user-centric creative process and professional UX expertise.
Bold black, white, and yellow typography creates a striking, minimalist design portfolio for this creative director's modern professional presence.
Matheus Bitencourt's freelance web design portfolio showcases bold, minimalist projects that help businesses dominate the digital landscape.
This designer's bold headline confidently positions AI-driven innovation as the core offering, with direct CTAs that convert interest into actionable business conversations.
This playful yet polished portfolio nails the sweet spot between approachable charm and serious design chops for creative pros.
About this collection
This is a collection of websites organized by the platform they are built on, category, and sometimes tags and the creator. They're here for inspiration. Most websites made it into this collection because they have beautiful designs, while others showcase exceptional copywriting or information architecture.
What this page contains
This page showcases 17 website examples in the Design Portfolio category tagged as "Dark". Each website includes a tall screenshot, a link to the live site, the platform it was built on, and a description (generated with AI).
Quality may vary by category or platform
Some sites aren't an absolute 10/10, but they shine relative to their categorization. For example, categories like Notary or HOA don't reach the same design heights as Designer or SaaS sites. They're still included so people in those industries have relevant references when building their website.
How these websites are picked
While I won't reveal the exact details of my curation process (so competitors can't copy), I can share that:
- They are all organically sourced (i.e., I don't copy other inspiration galleries)
- It's an arduous process to find these gems. I typically review 10,000 sites to discover just 10 worthy additions.
The purpose of this collection
There are two primary reasons people view these website examples:
- To find design, copy, or general website inspiration from similar businesses in their industry
- To explore the capabilities of website platforms before making a decision
Oh yes, and affiliate marketing. I'm part of affiliate programs for some of the platforms, so if you purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a commission.
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