Fix These Common Graphic Design Portfolio Mistakes to Find a Design Job
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As an Art Director, I've reviewed thousands of graphic design portfolios over the last 17 years, and I keep seeing the same common design portfolio mistakes over and over again.
Whether it's portfolio site design issues, including too many case studies, or featuring low quality mock-ups - making these portfolio mistakes will get your site put in the 'no' pile. Make sure your portfolio site doesn't have any of these issues to increase your chances of landing your dream design job, closing more clients, and charging more for your design work.
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00:00 Intro
00:41 10 Most Common Design Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid
00:51 Mistake 1 - Not Enough Context in Case Studies
02:41 Mistake 2 - Not Including Results and Metrics in Your Portfolio
05:26 Portfolio Site Example - Case Study with Context and Metrics
07:07 Mistake 3 - Including Too Few or Too Many Projects in Your Portfolio
09:28 Mistake 4 - Not Showing Design Work in Context
11:23 Mistake 5 - Using Low-Quality Design Mock-ups
13:59 Portfolio Site Example - High-Quality Design Mock-ups
14:45 Mistake 6 - Not Using a Professional Domain Name
17:08 Mistake 7 - Over-Designing Your Portfolio Site
18:40 Portfolio Site Example - Well-Designed Portfolio Site
19:39 Mistake 8 - Slow Loading Portfolio Site
21:28 Mistake 9 - Not Leading Your Portfolio with an Elevator Pitch
21:18 Portfolio Site Example - Elevator Pitch for Designers
22:51 Mistake 10 - Not Leading with Your Best Design Projects
#graphicdesign #portfoliodesign #designportfolio
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✅ Download the Perfect Portfolio Checklist (Free Resource): https://www.artfulruckus.com/design-portfolio-checklist/
As an Art Director, I've reviewed thousands of graphic design portfolios over the last 17 years, and I keep seeing the same common design portfolio mistakes over and over again.
Whether it's portfolio site design issues, including too many case studies, or featuring low quality mock-ups - making these portfolio mistakes will get your site put in the 'no' pile. Make sure your portfolio site doesn't have any of these issues to increase your chances of landing your dream design job, closing more clients, and charging more for your design work.
___________
Recommended Resources and Gear (using these links supports the channel!):
🌐 Design Your Portfolio with Framer: https://framer.link/artfulruckus
📖 Must-Read Design Books: https://www.artfulruckus.com/resources#design-books
📸 Video & Audio Gear I Use: https://www.artfulruckus.com/resources
✒️ Recommended Office Products: https://www.artfulruckus.com/resources/#office-tools
🎵 Music From Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/r4ldxc
☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/artfulruckus
___________
00:00 Intro
00:41 10 Most Common Design Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid
00:51 Mistake 1 - Not Enough Context in Case Studies
02:41 Mistake 2 - Not Including Results and Metrics in Your Portfolio
05:26 Portfolio Site Example - Case Study with Context and Metrics
07:07 Mistake 3 - Including Too Few or Too Many Projects in Your Portfolio
09:28 Mistake 4 - Not Showing Design Work in Context
11:23 Mistake 5 - Using Low-Quality Design Mock-ups
13:59 Portfolio Site Example - High-Quality Design Mock-ups
14:45 Mistake 6 - Not Using a Professional Domain Name
17:08 Mistake 7 - Over-Designing Your Portfolio Site
18:40 Portfolio Site Example - Well-Designed Portfolio Site
19:39 Mistake 8 - Slow Loading Portfolio Site
21:28 Mistake 9 - Not Leading Your Portfolio with an Elevator Pitch
21:18 Portfolio Site Example - Elevator Pitch for Designers
22:51 Mistake 10 - Not Leading with Your Best Design Projects
#graphicdesign #portfoliodesign #designportfolio