Sargis

I'm a web developer and I have been trying to get a freelance gig for the past few weeks, but it seems nobody wants to hire someone without a decent portfolio. My portfolio consists of two projects, both about 100 LOC.

Is it necessary to invest some time in building an impressive app of my own or is it possible to find someone who'll hire me despite the fact that I have almost nothing to show?

My biggest obstacle to finishing a web app is by far the design. Everything I design looks extremely unprofessional, and because of that I lose motivation to actually finish it.

I'd like to know how you learned to design an app that's pleasing to the eye.