5 Graphic Design Portfolio HACKS that Land Clients!

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  • @NORHANAHADJISAID-y3k
    @NORHANAHADJISAID-y3k 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Thank you so much for this! You're inspiring me in ways I can't count. I'm a 34 year old mom and just trying to start again with offering brand identity design.

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're so welcome. So glad it helped! I'm a firm believer that it's never too late to start over :) best of luck!

  • @camillatheabstract
    @camillatheabstract 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've been following you for a long time, and I really appreciate your work and you as a person. You're a unique designer who talks about the real process and how things really are, and all the materials you provide for free, omggggg, no words for it. Tks so much, I’ve learned a lot

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow, thank you so so much!!

  • @markinhomachado8674
    @markinhomachado8674 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I'm from Brazil, and I'm learning design alone. Thank you for helping me in this journey

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You are so welcome! Best of luck with everything - I'll be rooting for you :)

  • @pormauriciojr
    @pormauriciojr 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Congratulations on the content Abi, you CJ and Jack Chitty have been a source of reference and inspiration. Keep up the great content. Hugs from Brazil.

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you, I really appreciate it and glad I've been able to help in some way :)

  • @Designer.Serena
    @Designer.Serena 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you this is so helpful! I've been struggling with updating my portfolio and feeling overwhelmed, but your video helped me realize it doesn't need to be so daunting 😊

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're so welcome! So glad I could help :)

  • @zeinabalhajj5037
    @zeinabalhajj5037 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Finally finding free time to watch Abi videos that gives me energy to work more on myself. Love you Abi💗

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This made me smile! So happy to help 🫶🏻

  • @jesshd27
    @jesshd27 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for the free template, it's very useful! thanks abi

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re so welcome!

  • @huzaifadesign
    @huzaifadesign 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is unbelievable I was really stuck trying to update my portfolio this came at the right time

    • @loveysparks182
      @loveysparks182 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me tooo

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahh I’m so glad you seen this!!

  • @swethalakshmi9546
    @swethalakshmi9546 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Abi. I was thinking of updating my portfolio and just kept procrastinating it. This video is a lifesaver for me. I'm gonna finish my portfolio easily within this week.
    You are always so incredibly helpful ❤. Thank you so much 🙏

    • @quincyadeiza
      @quincyadeiza 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same here. Currently looking to get into the freelance path

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it was helpful! and wish you all the best :)

  • @anabelg815
    @anabelg815 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your videos are always so inspirational and of huge help, loved this vid + nice to see you back! Huge thanks! 🙂

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That makes me so happy! You're welcome :)

  • @kaitolydra
    @kaitolydra 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    omg you are my life saver
    i finish school in a couple of month and this helps me so much for my portfolio❤

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are so welcome! Glad I can help ❤

  • @carolinaiglesias78
    @carolinaiglesias78 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yo don't know how much i neeeded thiiiiis, fav creative youtuber ❤

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So glad to help! ❤

  • @CraigMcCormickDesign
    @CraigMcCormickDesign 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    What are your thoughts on creating "fake" brands as a way to showcase your skillset, but labelling it as a personal project, or something similar?

    • @jarvis2911
      @jarvis2911 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Following

    • @RyanRegier
      @RyanRegier 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I'm not a designer, but this commonly happens in video production. Different in the sense that the brands already exist, but a director of photography may create a speculative ad for a product they own in a style that is similar to work that they are trying to get hired for. I don't think it is a bad thing as long as it is labeled as spec work! Hope this helps!

    • @ElevatU.community
      @ElevatU.community 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Once mentioned that I did some personal projects some companies are asking for published client works 😢

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I'm all for it, I done it myself when I was first starting out and it really helped me :)

  • @zanespel
    @zanespel 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is gold. ✨ Quick and to the point.

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! That's always my intent so it's great to hear it went down well!

  • @jai.forsure
    @jai.forsure 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you for the free template abi xoxo also hope ure doing greeeaaat in the ua cant wait for the NEXT VIDEOOOOO

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You're so welcome!! Thanks so much for your support :)

  • @powerfulchristian360
    @powerfulchristian360 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your videos mam I learned a lot as a packaging graphic Designer. I adopt some of your color combinations and text styles. God bless you 🙏😊

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are so welcome! It's great to hear I've helped 😊 thanks for your support!

  • @JeremyBGologabin
    @JeremyBGologabin 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, Abi. It helps a lot. This is a great tip regarding portfolio. Also Thank you for the template. God blesses

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m so glad it was a helpful! You’re welcome!

  • @mariamangion21
    @mariamangion21 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So excited to watch!!

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope you enjoy it!!

  • @kestineandrews
    @kestineandrews 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can't count how many times I hit refresh expecting a new video 🥲

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hahaha. Your wishes were granted!

  • @seyfun1452
    @seyfun1452 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yessss more content ❤ Abi you’re truly one of a kind! Thank you for being so amazing and generous ❤ Do you give any help or consultations for beginner freelancers? I’m struggling to get clients despite being on Instagram for a few months

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You’re so welcome!
      Keep being consistent on instagram!! Make sure your work is reflective of the type of people you want to work with. Let your friends and family keep an eye out for potentially opportunities. Success doesn’t happen overnight but it will in time! I’m rooting for you 😊

  • @Ucc786pak
    @Ucc786pak 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for this, i really need this

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’m so glad!!

  • @idowuisreal9009
    @idowuisreal9009 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    being waiting for long for a new video thanks

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hope it was worth the wait!

  • @imjakedeason
    @imjakedeason 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    omg, you are back 😍😍

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am 🫡

  • @JonneyBerolle
    @JonneyBerolle 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Missed these videos 😎❤

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hope you found it valuable!

  • @luizviniciussantos8732
    @luizviniciussantos8732 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    omg how i needed this vid

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m glad you found it!

  • @peytond2453
    @peytond2453 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you SO much for the free templates! What website do you then upload these templates to? I’m currently using abobe portfolio, but I want to use these templates and find a portfolio site that will really look good!

  • @engrave_daniel9370
    @engrave_daniel9370 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much Abi!

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No problem 😊

  • @infographie
    @infographie 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video, as always.

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks so much!

  • @PaytonClarkSmith
    @PaytonClarkSmith 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really enjoyed this video and seeing your portfolio 👍🏻 Thansk Abi, let’s make a video together sometime

  • @infographie
    @infographie 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice, thanks for posting.

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No problem!

  • @loomonda18
    @loomonda18 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks for his Abi! Just a question - how do you showcase this portfolio? Is it supposed to be on a website or just a PDF that you send to clients?

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      A PDF that you send! :)

    • @loomonda18
      @loomonda18 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @abiconnick Thank you!!

  • @carl159os
    @carl159os 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You're most welcome!

  • @dmytrolee
    @dmytrolee 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks a lot!!!

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're welcome!

  • @hassantanveer96
    @hassantanveer96 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What happened to your brand design videos? Like Scoff, Roots & Roamers and Dig It? I was searching high and low to rewatch and think they've been removed :(

  • @zeinabalhajj5037
    @zeinabalhajj5037 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    it was really beneficial to see a professional portfolio reference. but what I didn't understand is how to send my portfolio as a social media posts! I don't get it

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Could you explain a little further as I'm not sure what you mean and I'd like to help!!

  • @always-aj25
    @always-aj25 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hey Abi, How to rank on behance to get clients?

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It's not something I've ever put a lot of effort into so sadly I'm not sure!

  • @bat3ch
    @bat3ch 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    do you also use InDesign?

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I do indeed!

  • @yupozzan
    @yupozzan 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If I have a focus on editorial design (internal layout for physical books), how would you recommend for me to showcase a "variety" of projects on my portfolio since my job is about working on she same type of products? I've been struggling with this :')

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I’d showcase them in a similar format but use different mockups to differentiate them!

    • @yupozzan
      @yupozzan 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@abiconnick That makes sanse! Thank u so much 💜

  • @eltoski01
    @eltoski01 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Abi, i have a question, how do you handle clients that also want a website? Do you design the UI and outsource it to a web developer? Or do you decline working with such clients? because I don't think i have ever seen you include UI design as part of your brand identity design process.

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      So I don't personally do anything web design as that isn't my speciality, but I have a referral network where if a cleint needs a website I have a set person I refer them too! Hope this answers your question :) But as part of presenting the brand identity to the cleint I do create a website mock up so they can see their branding in action.

    • @eltoski01
      @eltoski01 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ thanks a lot Abi

  • @LittlePinkBonBon
    @LittlePinkBonBon 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What platform do you recommend for this?

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I use Adobe Illustrator and InDesign and export as a PDF to send via email :)

    • @LittlePinkBonBon
      @LittlePinkBonBon 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@abiconnick Sorry I mean what website platform do you then put this onto?:)

  • @suhasi28041
    @suhasi28041 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't able to understand this video language

  • @suryawrecker1562
    @suryawrecker1562 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Idk why? But i resist working on creative brief instead i want real client even if they don't pay me..
    wt should I do, where can i find one & if u don't have a portfolio no one gonna give work to u 🥴

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's kind of impossible to convert a client if you don't have a bank of work to show them! They need proof that you can solve their problem through creative solutions!

  • @suhasi28041
    @suhasi28041 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is the language

    • @abiconnick
      @abiconnick  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's English!