Learn essential tips for creating an effective design portfolio in this 54-minute video from Futur Academy. Discover what makes a portfolio stand out, how to organize projects, and best practices for presenting your work. Explore key aspects like first impressions, consistency, clarity, and showcasing your unique perspective. Gain insights on highlighting problem-solving skills, demonstrating your design process, and effectively communicating design decisions. Get practical advice on portfolio structure, project descriptions, and making yourself accessible to potential clients or employers. Benefit from expert analysis of real designer portfolios and learn how to avoid common pitfalls in portfolio creation.
Overview
Syllabus
– What do we look for in portfolios?.
– Harsh Chelani's portfolio. Freelance brand Identity designer from India..
– Does it matter if the work was done for a real client?.
– What problems did you solve as a designer?.
– The importance of showing process and how you think..
– People hire the least risky option..
– Rohit Raj's portfolio. Freelance self-taught brand strategist..
– On your website, where do you put your best work? Top left..
– Spelling errors can be a sign that you can't be trusted..
– Make sure the roles and context is clear.
– Tips on showing your process work.
– Why is relative scale important?.
– Present your work clearly..
– Kevin Lawrence's Portfolio. Looking to get a job as a web designer..
– Highlight insights to show how you've formed your design solution..
– How to talk about yourself and show your personality..
– Have empathy for the viewer..
– Make your descriptions concise..
– Make your design decisions clear. Why did you choose a color? How does this solve the challenge?.
– Your work does not speak for itself. Explain your work..
– Do you use your name for your portfolio or a studio or alias?.
– Make it easy to contact you for work..
– Petrula and Matthew's TOP portfolio tips and episode recap..
Taught by
The Futur Academy
