Portfolio Website Hero Section Examples

38 real hero sections from 38 portfolio websites

There are 38 hero sections here, cut from 38 live portfolio websites such as Locomotive, Instrument and Metalab. 45% of the portfolio sites in the library have a hero section, lower than the 60% across all websites. 74% of them are light-themed and the most common headline fonts are Inter (4), Wotfard (2) and Locomotive New.

At a glance

Live verified metrics

Hero sections: 38
Sites: 38 of 84 portfolio sites (45%)
Library-wide: 60% of all websites have one
Per site: 1.0 on average
Light / dark: 74% light · 26% dark
Top heading fonts: Inter (4), Wotfard (2) and Locomotive New
Accent colours: neutral 26red 4blue 3
Leading sites: Locomotive, Instrument and Metalab

What makes a good hero section on a portfolio website

The hero has one job: say what the product is and give one clear next step. The best ones pair a short headline with a live product shot or demo, not a stock illustration. Personal portfolios stay minimal so the work leads — a short intro, a project grid and one way to get in touch. Compare these examples with hero sections from every industry, or see the full homepages on the portfolio website templates page.

What these 38 hero sections have in common

On average each one carries 4.6 images or icons, 1.1 buttons and 4.2 links. 29% sit on a dark background, and 82% are taller than half their width — most take a full screen or more. Headlines range from “🔶 Locomotive® Digital-first Design Agency🍺🔞” (Locomotive), “Hi. We’re a strategic design and innovation studio.” (Ueno Archive) to “Clay is a global branding and UX design agency” (Clay).

7 hero sections worth studying

Metalab — “We make interfaces”: Since 2006, we’ve helped the most innovative startups and reputable brands design, build, and ship products worth talking about. (0 buttons, 2 images, background #000000).
Work & Co — “We solve complex problems through design & technology”: “Entrusted with digital product innovation by companies like Apple, Google, Nike.”Fast Company Learn more (0 buttons, 1 images, background #ffffff).
Huge — “Hello.”: We’re honored to see you here after hours. (0 buttons, 2 images, background #ffffff).
R/GA — “AN INDEPENDENT CREATIVE INNOVATION COMPANY FOR THE INTELLIGENCE AGE”: We design intelligent brand systems that help businesses get ahead. (0 buttons, 0 images, background #000000).
Cuberto — “Digital design & development agency”: We design and build digital products, brands and websites for companies ready to move beyond the ordinary. (0 buttons, 0 images, background #ffffff).
Ramotion — “Product & brand design agency”: We help marketing & product executives build impactful brands, engage users, and drive growth (0 buttons, 0 images, background #fafafa).
Kent C. Dodds — “Helping people make the world a better place through quality software.”: Read the blog Take a course Learn more about Kent (0 buttons, 3 images, background #ffffff).

How to use these hero references

Compare headline length, where the primary button sits and whether the visual is the product itself; then write your own headline in the same number of words. For a portfolio, see how each site keeps the intro short and lets the project grid lead. Start with Locomotive, Instrument and Metalab, click a section to open it at full size and copy its build prompt, palette and fonts.

What makes a good hero section on a portfolio website

What these 38 hero sections have in common

7 hero sections worth studying

How to use these hero references

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