Would I hire myself now that I've been working in the industry for over a year? I look back at the portfolio that got me an internship, and break down some top tips!
Finally a clear overview on how would the CV-Portfolio should be done! I Finally have a defined idea on how to layout and take on my CV-portfolio building ongoing task! I feel now more closer than previous attempts on getting it done! Thanks from Miami/Florida! Cheers
I’m now, right in these days and this month going through a complete restoration of my cv and portfolio to make them professional cause not obtaining effective results over the last 2/3 years after my graduation so today, almost done with the Cv, I was keeping advance watching out for some tips video about the portfolio and yours, the first and only one I’ve watched at now today, it’s very clear and straight to the point of what to do, how to arrange and show up contents in an effective way so I’ll keep watching it again once shifting to start with the portfolio restoration. Thank you. Great job
Absolutely do not take this little glance-folio behavior as realistic. Hiring managers want to see detailed process through visuals and storytelling. They’ll skip your folio if it’s just an image dump. They’ll also skip it if it’s a text dump so just make sure your text is laid out in a way that *wants* to be read. Like apple, it’s how you tell a compelling story in as little as time possible while covering as much of the crazy sexy unique possible.
I´m 29y old now and ended up in a situation where i need to re-orientate myself. Through my 3D-Printing and CAD Modelling hobby, i decided to apply for an apprenticeship in Productdesign (Development & Constructs). As i have no actual Work Experience i decided to do simple Portfolio to pop out. This is really helpful! Great Content!
I would hire you. Most of the products are beautifully designed and look decently simple to construct. I definitely agree with you on the layout. I'd be very interested in what kind of sketching is "good" if this isn't?
Hey Sam, I am currently a Junior in my undergrad and actively looking for an internship this summer. I am of course always updating my portfolio and have a few questions: - I noticed you didn't show much of the process. My University stresses the process so much, but in the real world, what are the most important steps in the project that potential employers want to see. - What layout do you recommend? Full spread? Landscape? Portrait? Etc. - Lastly, how many projects do you recommend be your portfolio?
Process is definitely important! My portfolio doesn’t show the process very well, and that is something I’d change if I redid my portfolio soon. Layout and format are completely up to you. You are in control of the story telling with the layout. Think about how to control the reveal for new bits of information. I’d say that my portfolio was a good length to include a varied range of projects. Keep it short, concise, and impactful. you can always take more material to the interview!
Hi Sam, I was wondering if you could show us a few mock-ups of your university designs. Last year (2nd) we had a lighting project too, I worked with concrete and it was pretty hard for me too get the final result perfect. Your design looks really nice by the way.
I wish I could! I don’t have my university projects any more. Don’t forget you can use photoshop to improve the photos, or renders to show your final vision. Also, don’t forget you don’t need to put every project in if you’re not happy with it
I would love you to do this, would be super handy to see what you think when you don't know your own work. Give tips for improvement I'm sure we all need.
Every now and then would you be able to upload a full tutorial with no time lapse, just like myrin did with the headphones you both created? All help you give is much appreciated and we love it.
Hi Sam! I think that including some sketches in portfolio is pertinent, but how do you think it looks better, by scans or some good pictures of the sketches?
Hi Sam! You say that the process is so imoportant, as well as the hero shot, but spending just 1-2 pages per project are enough to explain everything that has to be explained, even in complicated?engineering projects? Another question that comes to my mind is: The hero shot is important, but should I put it in the very start of each project, or should I explain the process and eventually get to the hero shot, as a result of the previous pages? Thank you!
Hello! I’d definitely say maximum 3 pages per project. Hero, problem (or research), then iterations. It’s about telling the story as quick as possible, not explaining all of the details (that’s what an interview is for!). Definitely put the hero image first! You need to show the finished thing so the viewer knows what the project is about. If you start describing your process and research without the hero image, your viewer won’t know what the point is! It would be like putting the story on the front page of a novel, and the hero front cover in the index.
Definitely keep it as short as possible! This video showed my entire portfolio. You can always take extra things to interviews, but the first impression should be short and snappy
Cool, do you think I can get into a product design university with a certification in interior designing? I have a made a couple of furniture products have a creative portfolio will that help?
Hi Sam, I noticed your CV is in A4 separate from the portfolio. Normally, do they have to be handed in seperately and does it have to be A4 portrait? Are portfolio and CV normally handed in digitally, physically or send to them and then printed out? Will it be possible if you could do a video reviewing CV send in by your viewers like me in your own opinion? Sorry for so many questions 😬 but i literally have no idea about the industry 😅
Great questions! I should have thought about these for the video. You can email CV and portfolios (but make sure the email is less than 5mb) But often, companies will then print CVs off to go through them, so you need to make sure it looks good printed on terrible cheap paper as well! A great tip in interviews is to have a beautifully printed book portfolio, and physical CV on nice paper. Companies will love that! I'd love to do reviews of everyones portfolio, maybe in the future!
I can’t quite remember! The format would be in pixels as it’s for screens. I’m pretty sure it was one of the standard Indesign landscape screen resolution templates
Hey Sam! I noticed on your the page group project, it's description didn't really say that it was a group project. Does that mean it is not necessary to state whether it is a group project or not in the description?
Good point! I think in the contents page I explain what type of project it is? It could have been useful, but extra information like that could always be discussed in interviews.
That’s how fast a RECRUITER goes through it. Not a hiring manager. By the time it gets to me, my recruiters will have already prescreened the quality of someone’s portfolio.
why did you start with branding and graphic projects if you do product design? i can't see so much difference between the graphic and the product pages too
The consultancy I applied for does product as well as branding, graphics, and packaging. Each portfolio should be tailored to the specific job role. Does there need to be a difference?
@@SamDoesDesign wow...it looks great...would it be okay to ask if you could make a tutorial on InDesign to make a design portfolio ..i want to join design school...have cleared my written test and now have to present a portfolio ...
what software did you use to make your portfolio? How did you get your portfolio to be all in one document? How long did it take from start to finish to complete your portfolio? Nice portfolio by the way :)
Matt Smith I made the portfolio in Adobe Indesign and exported as a PDF. I probably had 10 or more iterations... so it takes a long time! And like I said, I’ve got so many more projects since this... so a portfolio is never finished!
It would be super nice if you kindly answer this questions given below: Q1: Did you offer the portfolio along CV in a pdf file? Q2: Does a product designer need to have knowledge of coding and architecture?
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Finally a clear overview on how would the CV-Portfolio should be done!
I Finally have a defined idea on how to layout and take on my CV-portfolio building ongoing task!
I feel now more closer than previous attempts on getting it done!
Thanks from Miami/Florida!
Cheers
I’m now, right in these days and this month going through a complete restoration of my cv and portfolio to make them professional cause not obtaining effective results over the last 2/3 years after my graduation so today, almost done with the Cv, I was keeping advance watching out for some tips video about the portfolio and yours, the first and only one I’ve watched at now today, it’s very clear and straight to the point of what to do, how to arrange and show up contents in an effective way so I’ll keep watching it again once shifting to start with the portfolio restoration. Thank you. Great job
Great tips thanks for sharing! Awesome work! Really love the idea for rise and shine coffee shop and also the reusable coffee warmer!
Thank you so much!
Sam mate, I would love to see you talk through a redesign of your portfolio and how you would do it differently!
That’s a great idea! Definitely noted
This was so useful! I am an architect looking to transition into product design. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely do not take this little glance-folio behavior as realistic. Hiring managers want to see detailed process through visuals and storytelling. They’ll skip your folio if it’s just an image dump. They’ll also skip it if it’s a text dump so just make sure your text is laid out in a way that *wants* to be read. Like apple, it’s how you tell a compelling story in as little as time possible while covering as much of the crazy sexy unique possible.
I´m 29y old now and ended up in a situation where i need to re-orientate myself. Through my 3D-Printing and CAD Modelling hobby, i decided to apply for an apprenticeship in Productdesign (Development & Constructs). As i have no actual Work Experience i decided to do simple Portfolio to pop out. This is really helpful! Great Content!
Very helpful! I am applying as a design engineer in Dyson. Hoping to get the job!
this was super informative and helpful! really hope you keep making videos like this
Thank you so much! I’m glad I could help
Omg exactly what I need 😍, can't wait for you and myrin's shower head render this weekend.
Hey, sam,
How did you answer the question from the creative director at Precipice Design during your interview?
Hi Sam, thanks for deep insight.
Would you recommend to put my individual hero project on the first or last page of my portfolio?
Quality Video.Im starting my portfolio for my placement soon, so this helped alot !
Thank you! Good luck!
This video really helps. Thank you
What is the page format you use? What size are they?
I would hire you. Most of the products are beautifully designed and look decently simple to construct. I definitely agree with you on the layout. I'd be very interested in what kind of sketching is "good" if this isn't?
Hey Sam, I am currently a Junior in my undergrad and actively looking for an internship this summer. I am of course always updating my portfolio and have a few questions:
- I noticed you didn't show much of the process. My University stresses the process so much, but in the real world, what are the most important steps in the project that potential employers want to see.
- What layout do you recommend? Full spread? Landscape? Portrait? Etc.
- Lastly, how many projects do you recommend be your portfolio?
Process is definitely important! My portfolio doesn’t show the process very well, and that is something I’d change if I redid my portfolio soon.
Layout and format are completely up to you. You are in control of the story telling with the layout. Think about how to control the reveal for new bits of information.
I’d say that my portfolio was a good length to include a varied range of projects. Keep it short, concise, and impactful. you can always take more material to the interview!
Hi Sam, I was wondering if you could show us a few mock-ups of your university designs. Last year (2nd) we had a lighting project too, I worked with concrete and it was pretty hard for me too get the final result perfect. Your design looks really nice by the way.
I wish I could! I don’t have my university projects any more. Don’t forget you can use photoshop to improve the photos, or renders to show your final vision.
Also, don’t forget you don’t need to put every project in if you’re not happy with it
Sam_Does_Design Thanks so much for the advice! 😊
Which is most versatile tool for 3d modelling of products?
Sir which 3d software is good for industrial designer as m student in industrial design
Would it be possible to send in our own portfolios for you to review & give impressions on?
Maybe one day!
Yeah! I think that would make for some great videos.
I would love you to do this, would be super handy to see what you think when you don't know your own work. Give tips for improvement I'm sure we all need.
Every now and then would you be able to upload a full tutorial with no time lapse, just like myrin did with the headphones you both created? All help you give is much appreciated and we love it.
I could try! I’d need to clear my schedule!
good video sam. U ve been an inspiration lately
Thank you so much!
good comment that you don't need to use real world projects...it's about showing your skills in context at what ever stage of your career.
Hi Sam!
I think that including some sketches in portfolio is pertinent, but how do you think it looks better, by scans or some good pictures of the sketches?
I used a mixture of both!
Did you use any template for your cv?
Hi Sam! You say that the process is so imoportant, as well as the hero shot, but spending just 1-2 pages per project are enough to explain everything that has to be explained, even in complicated?engineering projects? Another question that comes to my mind is: The hero shot is important, but should I put it in the very start of each project, or should I explain the process and eventually get to the hero shot, as a result of the previous pages? Thank you!
Hello! I’d definitely say maximum 3 pages per project. Hero, problem (or research), then iterations. It’s about telling the story as quick as possible, not explaining all of the details (that’s what an interview is for!).
Definitely put the hero image first! You need to show the finished thing so the viewer knows what the project is about. If you start describing your process and research without the hero image, your viewer won’t know what the point is!
It would be like putting the story on the front page of a novel, and the hero front cover in the index.
how long was your portfolio? I'm alway conscious of length and was told by an interviewer to keep it as short as possible.
Definitely keep it as short as possible! This video showed my entire portfolio. You can always take extra things to interviews, but the first impression should be short and snappy
Ohh by the way, I’d hire you, first as a instructor, teacher, guide, and mentor! Cause your talent to educate are obvious!
Cool, do you think I can get into a product design university with a certification in interior designing? I have a made a couple of furniture products have a creative portfolio will that help?
i think u can get it, cuz im now studied product design polytechnic that are have multiple aspects of design, such as graphic, interior, industrial
Very helpful!
Hi Sam, I noticed your CV is in A4 separate from the portfolio. Normally, do they have to be handed in seperately and does it have to be A4 portrait?
Are portfolio and CV normally handed in digitally, physically or send to them and then printed out?
Will it be possible if you could do a video reviewing CV send in by your viewers like me in your own opinion?
Sorry for so many questions 😬 but i literally have no idea about the industry 😅
Great questions! I should have thought about these for the video. You can email CV and portfolios (but make sure the email is less than 5mb) But often, companies will then print CVs off to go through them, so you need to make sure it looks good printed on terrible cheap paper as well!
A great tip in interviews is to have a beautifully printed book portfolio, and physical CV on nice paper. Companies will love that!
I'd love to do reviews of everyones portfolio, maybe in the future!
Nice work mate
Thanks for the video man
Thank you for watching!
Hey sam, Thanks for the video! I am just wondering the size of pages in this portifolio, is it 14 in * 19 in?
I can’t quite remember! The format would be in pixels as it’s for screens. I’m pretty sure it was one of the standard Indesign landscape screen resolution templates
Gotcha, Thank you Sam!
Hey Sam! I noticed on your the page group project, it's description didn't really say that it was a group project. Does that mean it is not necessary to state whether it is a group project or not in the description?
Good point! I think in the contents page I explain what type of project it is? It could have been useful, but extra information like that could always be discussed in interviews.
That’s how fast a RECRUITER goes through it. Not a hiring manager. By the time it gets to me, my recruiters will have already prescreened the quality of someone’s portfolio.
Useful video, thanks
Glad I could help!
Tell me please, in what program did you do this?
I used Adobe Indesign for all of the page layout
What softwares was you using for your renders? Great vid + I would employ you!!!
It depends! For the product stuff, it was Keyshot (probably ancient Keyshot 5?). For the packaging work, mostly Photoshop.
Thank you so much!
why did you start with branding and graphic projects if you do product design? i can't see so much difference between the graphic and the product pages too
The consultancy I applied for does product as well as branding, graphics, and packaging. Each portfolio should be tailored to the specific job role.
Does there need to be a difference?
Thanks for this. I bet the company you work for receive a lot more portfolios now!
We’ll soon find out!
Nice video pal!
Thank you so much!
What is the used website?
I used Adobe Indesign to make my CV and portfolio
What software did you use to put together your portfolio
I use Adobe Indesign
oh..ok ...do you use templates or did you design it from scratch
TechnoPel I designed it from scratch, using inspiration from other documents on places like Pinterest and Instagram
@@SamDoesDesign wow...it looks great...would it be okay to ask if you could make a tutorial on InDesign to make a design portfolio
..i want to join design school...have cleared my written test and now have to present a portfolio ...
what software did you use to make your portfolio? How did you get your portfolio to be all in one document? How long did it take from start to finish to complete your portfolio?
Nice portfolio by the way :)
Matt Smith I made the portfolio in Adobe Indesign and exported as a PDF. I probably had 10 or more iterations... so it takes a long time! And like I said, I’ve got so many more projects since this... so a portfolio is never finished!
Sam_Does_Design, thankyou for the information would you say 5-6 projects in a portfolio is enough?
Matt Smith definitely! You can always take extra projects to your interview
great stuff thank you for your help man!! Love the vids by the way, keep it up they are very informative :)
good job..!
can i get ur resume?
It would be super nice if you kindly answer this questions given below:
Q1: Did you offer the portfolio along CV in a pdf file?
Q2: Does a product designer need to have knowledge of coding and architecture?
Great stuff but get a mic bro!
Constantly working on sound! Hopefully one day I’ll know what I’m doing
I just realized that I have an amazing portfolio
In my opinion, based on the work samples that you critiqued, this is more of a graphic designer portfolio and not one of a product designer.
I would fire you straight up
I thought your sketches were awesome
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