The Futur Academy
Design Portfolio Reviews – What do Employers Seek? – Part 2 What makes for a good design portfolio? How should you set expectations for your portfolio? How should you show the brand? Find out the answers to these questions in this video tutorial.
| Length | 49:38 |
| Price | Free of charge |
| Subject | Design, Logo Design |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English |
About the video
In this video, Matthew and Petrula break down more MUST haves in a portfolio. They talk about the do’s and don’ts in a portfolio and why you should set expectations and position yourself in a way you intend.
Meet the instructors
The Futur Academy is a group of creative professionals and educators that teach practical design and business education to a fast-growing global audience.
Video syllabus
00:28 – Context is key
00:50 – Portfolio of branding designer, Joel Ho from Singapore
10:00 – Portfolio of package designer, Marie Damier from New York
14:08 – open with a WOW image
20:08 – Portfolio of graphic designer, Daniele De Martis from Italy
21:40 – Keep expectations aligned when you show the work
25:06 – Portfolio of freelance illustrator and designer, Roberto Orozco from Las Vegas
29:51 – Design your work to support your goals
30:52 – Portfolio of freelance branding and web designer, May Refky from Cairo Egypt
34:18 – Portfolio of junior graphic designer, Gillian Wong
40:18 – Portfolio of graphic design student, Francesco Battistella from Italy
43:35 – The importance of narrative sequences when you present your portfolio
44:45 – How you can show off your secondary skillsets
47:45 – The recap: Why is it important to specialize? What is positioning, and how do you stand out in the marketplace?