10 Website Portfolio Tips To Get Hired As A Graphic Designer

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  • Many designers are actively searching for new projects making the market a highly competitive one. In this video, we share 10 tips to create an effective design portfolio.
    0:00 Intro
    1:06 Let them find you
    3:05 Stop pretending
    4:12 Sleek doesn't sell
    5:39 Don't display your web design skills
    6:30 Who is going to hire you?
    7:01 Quality not quantity
    7:48 Keep it simple
    8:35 Be clear
    9:32 How can I contact you?
    10:35 SEO
    #portfolio #graphicdesigner #graphicdesignportfolio

ความคิดเห็น • 85

  • @moistpotato8917
    @moistpotato8917 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I was literally just thinking about rebranding as a "studio". Haha thank you for telling me this.

  • @djart4715
    @djart4715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg thank you so much for your video! I really love how simple and cohesive your tips are! I am a student and I didn’t know where to start and this really helped!

  • @BS23Designs
    @BS23Designs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not a web designer specifically, but some of your tips really helps me as a graphic designer in general. Thank you for sharing, I hope you will keep making these useful videos!!

  • @edo2470
    @edo2470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great video. Thank you for your insights! Keep it up!

  • @Brianmuchiri
    @Brianmuchiri ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a critical video I needed to watch glad TH-cam knows me so well... Thanks 🙏

  • @Mouserocksnerd
    @Mouserocksnerd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This has been probably the most valuable video I've ever seen on portfolio creation. I am doing probably seven out of 10 of those things wrong already haha. And I've been wondering why I can't get any clients! This is absolutely the best advice I've ever received. You definitely got an instant follow here! Thank you thank you thank you hopefully I can implement these this weekend and improve my site and ultimately my business!

  • @Swati.CreativeHandEmbroidery
    @Swati.CreativeHandEmbroidery 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video with a excellent clarity. Thanks.

  • @pangyadora
    @pangyadora 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful tips! Thank you for sharing.

  • @TemidayoOlatunji
    @TemidayoOlatunji ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much I really appreciate your tips , they are so effective.

  • @sliceofspring7723
    @sliceofspring7723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thank you so so much for making this video! I’ve been pretty back and forth with updating my portfolio on squarespace (really didnt know what was the best way to go about it) and you really helped answer a lot of the questions I had in mind!! I’m quite a recent subscriber and I’m so glad to have found your channel (you really deserve more recognition and I love your honesty a lot!) I’ve really gained so much insight re: the industry along with ways to grow as a designer and I’m so thankful for that! Looking forward to more of your videos! :)

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you so much! glad to hear I have been to help you... more videos coming up, usually on wednesdays ; )

  • @oceanetiphaigne1756
    @oceanetiphaigne1756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Each of your video is a delight, thank you for sharing your experiences : super valuable!!

  • @alphakokak7695
    @alphakokak7695 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thankyou so much for this! ❤

  • @edwardrocca
    @edwardrocca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video deserves more views :). Thanks for the tips! I'm putting together my portfolio for an internship right now and this definitely helps!

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Edward, and I hope this helps for your internship. I agree this video can be helpful to many, considering doing a shorter version at some point soon. Good luck!

  • @user-xf4lt5jq4t
    @user-xf4lt5jq4t 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you very much. Easy presentation of information to the viewer.

  • @jozef_s
    @jozef_s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @kavishkayasindu1852
    @kavishkayasindu1852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir! Its really helps me lot.

  • @reflectrue
    @reflectrue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fist of all thanks for sharing this!
    as a beginner or mediocre I find it really helpful to be reminded again and again how to be reminded the basics :)

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even myself need to be reminded of the basic ; ) glad it helped!

  • @nafimulabir
    @nafimulabir ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video! The videos I watched before about portfolio making were all about the design aspect and how to present your work, but yours really punches us to the reality and practicality of it all.

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you friend!

    • @nafimulabir
      @nafimulabir ปีที่แล้ว

      @@designthescenes You're welcome! You're really nice to take the time to reply to us all!

  • @cher8067
    @cher8067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for the do's and don'ts! I am going to check my portfolio and definitely there are a lot to be improved! Thanks for sharing your experience and look forward to more great contents!

  • @ensarabdullahu1972
    @ensarabdullahu1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Opened my eyes, thank you!

  • @oswaldomarcano6197
    @oswaldomarcano6197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Thanks

  • @thomasparsons8587
    @thomasparsons8587 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @bboylils3742
    @bboylils3742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much for the great video.

  • @neyreoliveira2811
    @neyreoliveira2811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the tips.

  • @julious3603
    @julious3603 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good points!!!

  • @ManojPrasanna
    @ManojPrasanna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great. thank you for sharing.

  • @bancroftberlin
    @bancroftberlin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nr. 4 is the most valuable advice and a real pitfall. I guess many make their portfolios look sleek to show that they can bring value to the client, not knowing that they are doing a disservice to themselves.

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, unfortunately a lot of designers fail to see this.

  • @KASIXCREATIVITY
    @KASIXCREATIVITY หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lot of value here!

  • @do-user-6502
    @do-user-6502 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice ! very technical but nothing to difficult

  • @maitemorales5172
    @maitemorales5172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're amazing!!! Thank you for making this vid and sharing your experience... Will definitely check mi portfolio to make some improvements, thank you so much again for the help!!! Saludos :)

  • @sylviamojica2625
    @sylviamojica2625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have learned a lot from this video!m Thanks a lot!

    • @frankuvlkan
      @frankuvlkan ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sylvia , I hope my comment didn't sound like some form of invasion of privacy. Your comment speaks of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart, which prompted me to comment. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this plugin. If you don't mind can we be friends? Thank you God bless you….🌹🌹

  • @tomatokosir
    @tomatokosir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tips, as always, Alex. I will share it to my ex students. Best regards from Ljubljana! (*)

  • @roop11650
    @roop11650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much, these tips are so great to crack an overseas job as I am trying for the past few months. god, bless you.

  • @artbyash-ashleypower4122
    @artbyash-ashleypower4122 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For YEARS I have been contemplating changing my business name to something "more creative", instead of my name. Now I can stop contemplating...haha LOVE this video

  • @yulose9
    @yulose9 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!!!!

  • @tylergibson2724
    @tylergibson2724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @TemidayoOlatunji
    @TemidayoOlatunji ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please make a step by step tutorial on how to start creating a portfolio and the best website to do so.

  • @bluejeans5496
    @bluejeans5496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for this!!!!

    • @frankuvlkan
      @frankuvlkan ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bluejeans , I hope my comment didn't sound like some form of invasion of privacy. Your comment speaks of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart, which prompted me to comment. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this plugin. If you don't mind can we be friends? Thank you God bless you….🌹🌹

  • @colina1197
    @colina1197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice tips, straight forward is the way

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I was afraid video was too long but it was hard to keep it shorter ; )

    • @frankuvlkan
      @frankuvlkan ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Colina I hope my comment didn't sound like some form of invasion of privacy. Your comment speaks of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart, which prompted me to comment. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this plugin. If you don't mind can we be friends? Thank you God bless you….🌹🌹

  • @optimist_yashu
    @optimist_yashu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou so much

  • @graphicmania9509
    @graphicmania9509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a million

  • @odysseyofthelinecalligraph4195
    @odysseyofthelinecalligraph4195 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question: I just started my portfolio and your advice is awesome. The part that stuck with me in this video is Keep it simple! So, I make surface patterns and am looking to purchase a fabric mock up bundle to showcase my patterns on my portfolio. My question is, am I overcomplicating things by doing this? Do companies want to see the patterns on products? Or should I just keep it really simple and post the patterns as a picture on my portfolio? Thank you

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mockups are always helpful to display your work! start first with your pattern work, even if you have sketches on the process (1 to 3 images) then add a section: examples of usage. Then add the mockups and see how it looks. The buyer would want to see how it looks on something, and this will help sell it better.

  • @sureshthammineni
    @sureshthammineni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great!
    This video deserves trending in graphic design
    Thanks for the help.
    Can you help me with your portfolio link.

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped! I removed my site since I only got spams and weird requests.

  • @ShirinNMonfared
    @ShirinNMonfared 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

    • @frankuvlkan
      @frankuvlkan ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Sheen , I hope my comment didn't sound like some form of invasion of privacy. Your comment speaks of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart, which prompted me to comment. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this plugin. If you don't mind can we be friends? Thank you God bless you….🌹🌹

  • @HalftoneHareem
    @HalftoneHareem ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you conceptualize a project to add to your portfolio? How can I know what to make when I haven’t done any client work before

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  ปีที่แล้ว

      you need to study first and learn many other things before, the projects you get from school can become part of your junior portfolio

  • @artmate7263
    @artmate7263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, I only disagree with the first one 😅😂 not everyone have a short "sexy" name, my name is a long compound name... terrible for a domain name. I decided to go with a fantasy name for my domain... Keep it up the good work!

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      oh yeah you are right, didnt consider long names, but maybe an abbreviation or a short version I would say, but hope it works for you and it is easier to remember!

    • @artmate7263
      @artmate7263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@designthescenes Yes, it works, sonar so good 👌🏼

  • @lalapashayeva1107
    @lalapashayeva1107 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg thank you so much for this video. I have been in doubt for the last 6 months about how to create my website and showcase of my work. It is just every day I'm surfing muzli websites, and there are such cool websites out there. With animations & transitions and all of that. I would love to have them on my website too, but to be honest me wanting to capture the attention of my future clients & people comes from the thought that maybe my works are not that cool to them, so my website can be a substitute.... but as you said, my portfolio is not another project. It does not have to be perfect.

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, your website is not just another creative project, your website is just a project of conversion: converting your portfolio into an interview.

    • @frankuvlkan
      @frankuvlkan ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lala , I hope my comment didn't sound like some form of invasion of privacy. Your comment speaks of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart, which prompted me to comment. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this plugin. If you don't mind can we be friends? Thank you God bless you….🌹🌹

  • @atamatamian4916
    @atamatamian4916 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what r the designers u mentioned ? around 9 min of ur video

  • @jordan_styla7655
    @jordan_styla7655 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi im Jlee,a 1st year graphic design student and i wanna know the best tip for student graphic designers.

  • @DailyDaze
    @DailyDaze ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IVE LITERALLY PURCHASED A STUDIO DOMAIN LIKE 10 MINS BEFORE WATCHING YOUR VID AAAAAAAAAAAAA PAIN - Appreciate the tips, I'll redo that and will just go with my name instead now

  • @dcabral00
    @dcabral00 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about a situation where you held a job for over 21 years! However, your work is very niche to the company. Basically, I personalized certificates and created forms, stationery, and business cards for the staff. I am very functional in my job, but there is very little variety in projects I've been involved.

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then would you say you are more a production designer? then you have to present yourself as production, you got to rely more on your CV and have a nice presentation website but your angle is not really about variety because you dont have.

    • @dcabral00
      @dcabral00 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@designthescenes You're right. I agree. Thank you.

  • @voodazz
    @voodazz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is your portfolio link?

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cant put links here to avoid spammers, you just need to dig a bit. Go on the design the scenes .com and in the books I wrote you will find my name.

  • @Omnitrix8
    @Omnitrix8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another mistake in many portfolio's is rating your skills. It is a NO NO!!

    • @designthescenes
      @designthescenes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh yeah that definitely is a NO, well spotted!

    • @ziolp
      @ziolp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      why

    • @Omnitrix8
      @Omnitrix8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ziolp becaue you are highlighting your weakness. And quite frankly, it holds no relevance.

    • @chriscorbart
      @chriscorbart 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let your work do the talking.