This actually helps a lot. All my graphic design 'projects' were from highschool over 10 years ago (yikes)and I just wanted to start completely fresh, but had no where to go. Thank you for this 💖
your video made me feel less scared in starting my portfolio, I am ready to find a job in what I studied, but got scared in where to start and how, so this video really helped me in structuring my ideas, and gave me new ones, plus feeling less nervous in starting. Thank you Paola!
I'm graduating this month with my bachelor's in graphic design! I'm so excited to jump into work. These prompts are great! One "prompt" I've been working on for my portfolio is a collection of skateboard designs. I guess this would go along with illustrations but a skateboard would be the canvas.
@@rabbit9471 its a personal decision. college is good for networking and job opportunities, but in reality you can learn graphic design youreslf from youtube videos. you can get a job without going to college, but you need to have a good network.
Maybe similar to poster design if you go simple, but redesigning a menu can be a fun challenge. I personally love rewriting the food descriptions, playing with the typography, and the challenge to get everything to fit and align well. I've done salon menus too, but It just doesn't hit the same haha
This really helped!! I am transitioning from fashion design to graphic design. It's so hard to transition from a different field but I feel like this video gave me hope - thanks so much! 💖💖
Hi! I really liked the examples you expose here! :) long story short, I've just started studying Graphic Design and would like to start building my portfolio but after watching this I need to define where I would like to go and the main reason I got into this field was because of beauty and fashion, I'd like to pursue the packaging of a beauty brand or a fashion editorial so I'd really appreciate if you give me your best advices! Thank you 💜
thank you :) also, what I recently realized: especially for layout/editorial, chat-gpt can be very helpful, so you don't need to use lorem ipsum. I was sceptical of chat-gpt in the beginning, like "when to even use it", but this helped me a lot for my mockup "fake" design projects.
@@anastasijawave Just wanted to elaborate on this: I wanted to start a project that was the branding for store so I asked ChatGPT to create a graphic design branding brief including a shop name, their values, what they sell, and what they would need designed (ex. a restaurant would need a menu, business cards, etc.) and it created a full brief! Super cool, especially for something like a restaurant cause it can create a full "made up" menu for you to be able to typeset and design. Super helpful for made up brands!
I have a whole series on making the brand! Here’s a link to the playlist ruclips.net/p/PLsGRpTmOkMXN1wtasS5SUz5Wy04fwrYrr&si=YKyx-fQRbQcnzPEz My mockups are linked in the last video!
Thank you this helped a lot :D I thought those passion project illustrations, card designs and what not were more in the line of taboo and corny or something, but now I have some ideas what to put together :D Thank you!
Thank you for this, some really great tips. I graduated school almost a year ago and have yet to make a portfolio I'm truly proud of. I'll take some ideas here and implement them for sure🙂
This was super helpful, I'm graduating soon and getting started with making my portfolio I'm struggling to find things ive done that aren't just uni projects - thank you so much!
Hiii, your video was rlly helpful !! I'm a beginner learner in design with a background in Fine Arts, I wanted to ask what platforms you use to create your work and if you take the photos yourself. Just subscribed
Paola! Thank you for the wonderful idea for a graphic design portfolio! The video was wonderfully curated and the ideas were perfect. You're a gift to this world. Good luck on getting 100K subscribers! I know you'll get there. 😊
I have a question to you ma'am I design visiting cards for clients. Should i include my visiting cards work in portfolio? Coz my friend who is a graphic designer and other graphic designers tell me never to include my visiting card design works. I do not know who to believe different videos tell different advices i don't know which one to believe is authentic creating portfolio advice. And i have not studied Adobe illustrator graphic design from school or university I just purchased the book and completely learnt from the book and became a Graphic designer. I can show you my design works.
Hello Paola, this video was creat. At first I didn't wanna subscribe but this is really helpful. Now.. i would love to know more website that you recommend for research, find mockups, create them and also find HIGH quality images because it is so hard to find to me. I am a fashion creative director but im trying to learn about graphic design. Any tips about typography as well and programs that i can use to create them besides adobe? Thank you
Hello, I am a graphic designer, but I have not worked as a designer. I am learning crochet and I love it and I have my own page. I want to do my portfolio how should I start ? and put my crochet work on it!! and should I star to do some graphic work like you said??
Hi. I came across your channel, looking for ideas for a portfolio. My question is. I love designing graphics for scrapbooking and junk journalling kits. Is it possible to create a portfolio, and how would i achieve that. Any help would be greatly appreciated 👏
Hey Paola (or anyone lol), If we are rebranding, Is it best to get permission from the business before working on a mockup? I just want to make sure before I begin working on it.
I have a question in regards to developing a case study with the examples you showed us like Erbert. 60-70% of the case study is made up of the identity applied in really world scenarios with art direction and professional photography. This is not accessible for people who are developing work on their own or just doing fictional projects. I end up having to resort to premade mockups, setting something up in 3d programs or just plain old photoshopping it on. But it just doesn't have the same level of hmph or the exact tone I'm looking for. I was wondering if you have any tips on this?
I have found really great real-world style mockups, check out my video here for suggestions! ruclips.net/video/SxJXhlpswSc/видео.htmlsi=GM8ItYa9zBN4QNQZ
hey, sorry i reached out to you just now, love your vids. can i ask u a question? about rebranding, are we allowed to takes the photo and then just put on our made up brand? and if not, where can we find the raw photo?
Hi Paola, great video & very informative, can i ask, on the examples you showed the designs on different textures (walls, shops etc), how do i access these templates so i can use them?
I did lots of promo posters for a pizza company and I am not sure if a mock-up of all of them helps or not when you have so many. I think they’re all good to show but if they are all mockups then don’t they lose their impact? They are all the same size.
I was wondering on where you get the photos from for Branding (coffee shop, restaurant) I’m just worried if I used someone else’s photo, I could get sued…
most mockup sites cover the copyright, and it’s up to you to make sure you’re not stealing any images online. Try stock image websites where you can get copyright free images! Like Adobe stock or pexels etc
Question to those who have or are studying towards a degree in Graphic esign, im looking into taking one now and would love your opinions if its worthwhile? or if making a portfolio and teaching myslef is possible
Hi I love the video btw, but I have a question regarding the rebranding of logos and brands for a portfolio. Do they have to be an actual commission from a business to be featured on my portfolio, or can I use/rebrand any business of my choosing. I think you mentioned this already in the video, but I just want a little bit more clarification. Thank you for your time!
One more thing, when creating the brand name and story for your made up company, is it fine to use A.I. to get ideas for it/make it (just the brand name and brand story), or is this something that I should steer away from.
I’m sorry for my ignorance 😂 but does a portfolio have all of these ideas combined? Or do I make one portfolio for one topic and then make another for another topic? Kinda lost here (never done this before)
I can see how 10 projects is a decent amount to add, but I got advice from another designer, who told me to only incorporate 4-5 projects because more would over saturate. I still haven't gotten an internship, and I think 4-5 is too little.
Im currently preparing to make a portfolio for college. Do you think its a good idea to have a physical portfolio as well as digital showcasing various different works as long as the process? Or is that too much?
I’ve noticed that a lot of places want digital portfolio only now! But I still love a physical portfolio and I think it’s a good idea to have one prepped
Yes you can use Behance to host your work or have a website! If you don’t want it online you can make your work and save it as a digital book of images. I have some other videos on portfolios and Behance!
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This actually helps a lot. All my graphic design 'projects' were from highschool over 10 years ago (yikes)and I just wanted to start completely fresh, but had no where to go. Thank you for this 💖
your video made me feel less scared in starting my portfolio, I am ready to find a job in what I studied, but got scared in where to start and how, so this video really helped me in structuring my ideas, and gave me new ones, plus feeling less nervous in starting. Thank you Paola!
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as a student who graduates this year your videos have been a great help
I'm graduating this month with my bachelor's in graphic design! I'm so excited to jump into work. These prompts are great! One "prompt" I've been working on for my portfolio is a collection of skateboard designs. I guess this would go along with illustrations but a skateboard would be the canvas.
Oh I love that idea! I hope this video helped you -congrats on graduating!
mannnnn good luck finding a job i graduated last year and still cant land a job. the job market is utter trash rn congrats tho!!!
@@krystle8090same thing here 👋🏻 gratuated last year and still can't find a job
Is it recommended to go to college for graphic design?
@@rabbit9471 its a personal decision. college is good for networking and job opportunities, but in reality you can learn graphic design youreslf from youtube videos. you can get a job without going to college, but you need to have a good network.
I've only recently started on this journey, but I do love seeing activism projects in portfolios. :)
yes that’s a really great idea!
Love to see you back Paola, as someone venturing into freelance, you were helpful since the start!
Maybe similar to poster design if you go simple, but redesigning a menu can be a fun challenge. I personally love rewriting the food descriptions, playing with the typography, and the challenge to get everything to fit and align well. I've done salon menus too, but It just doesn't hit the same haha
This really helped!! I am transitioning from fashion design to graphic design. It's so hard to transition from a different field but I feel like this video gave me hope - thanks so much! 💖💖
This is a great place to start, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Girl I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart
This helped me a lot. Thanks a lot! been stuck up for a while this is a very big help.
So glad I could help!!
Hi! I really liked the examples you expose here! :) long story short, I've just started studying Graphic Design and would like to start building my portfolio but after watching this I need to define where I would like to go and the main reason I got into this field was because of beauty and fashion, I'd like to pursue the packaging of a beauty brand or a fashion editorial so I'd really appreciate if you give me your best advices! Thank you 💜
Thanks so much! It really inspired me a lot and help me for I'm a year 2 student when finding an intern.
thank you :) also, what I recently realized: especially for layout/editorial, chat-gpt can be very helpful, so you don't need to use lorem ipsum. I was sceptical of chat-gpt in the beginning, like "when to even use it", but this helped me a lot for my mockup "fake" design projects.
yoo i never thought of this, thats cool because i never know what to say with these portfolio projects
it also works really well when you ask it for briefs
could you elaborate on that please????
@@anastasijawave Just wanted to elaborate on this: I wanted to start a project that was the branding for store so I asked ChatGPT to create a graphic design branding brief including a shop name, their values, what they sell, and what they would need designed (ex. a restaurant would need a menu, business cards, etc.) and it created a full brief! Super cool, especially for something like a restaurant cause it can create a full "made up" menu for you to be able to typeset and design. Super helpful for made up brands!
Your voice is so clear to understand the subject of the video ❤ thank you so much 🙏
Congrats on 100k! Subscribed. I have my first graphic design interview today and I appreciate the help.
Omg im so struggle and stressful what I need to put into my porfolio. Thank you ❤❤❤
This helped out a great deal!!! Was stuck trying to figure out what I could add to my portfolio and spruce it up. Thanks girl! instant sub!
Yay so happy you’re here!!
I would love to know where you found those beautiful mockups for your skincare project 🥹❤
I have a whole series on making the brand! Here’s a link to the playlist ruclips.net/p/PLsGRpTmOkMXN1wtasS5SUz5Wy04fwrYrr&si=YKyx-fQRbQcnzPEz
My mockups are linked in the last video!
Thank you this helped a lot :D I thought those passion project illustrations, card designs and what not were more in the line of taboo and corny or something, but now I have some ideas what to put together :D Thank you!
Thank you for this, some really great tips. I graduated school almost a year ago and have yet to make a portfolio I'm truly proud of. I'll take some ideas here and implement them for sure🙂
same!!! felt a little less alone reading this comment :) GOOD LUCK TO THE BOTH OF US
I agree 10 the minimum. Best work! Thanks for your videos. I wish you luck on 100k.
This was super helpful, I'm graduating soon and getting started with making my portfolio I'm struggling to find things ive done that aren't just uni projects - thank you so much!
This helped A LOT! Thanks!
Hiii, your video was rlly helpful !! I'm a beginner learner in design with a background in Fine Arts, I wanted to ask what platforms you use to create your work and if you take the photos yourself. Just subscribed
I mostly use the Adobe suite programs! I sometimes take my own photos but also utilise mockups!
She is the best teacher❤
Paola! Thank you for the wonderful idea for a graphic design portfolio! The video was wonderfully curated and the ideas were perfect. You're a gift to this world.
Good luck on getting 100K subscribers! I know you'll get there. 😊
thank you!
Nice portfolio ! Thanks for suggestions 😊
Very helpful since I am just getting started!
I'm currently building my portfolio, and I'm really interested in designing a perfume!
Thank you for the advice, it was quite helpful as usual 😎
This is inspiring Paola! I will use alot of this info for my portfolio.
ok you are acctually skilled
I have a question to you ma'am I design visiting cards for clients. Should i include my visiting cards work in portfolio? Coz my friend who is a graphic designer and other graphic designers tell me never to include my visiting card design works. I do not know who to believe different videos tell different advices i don't know which one to believe is authentic creating portfolio advice. And i have not studied Adobe illustrator graphic design from school or university I just purchased the book and completely learnt from the book and became a Graphic designer. I can show you my design works.
Any advice for someone building a portfolio for college submissions?
Movie posters or Visiting cards
How do I start if I’m just starting? I think freelance would be my best fit for me. Would I just post online and wait for clients?
Try finding your first clients through word of mouth! Someone you know might need some design work done
I was wondering if character designing would fall under graphic design. I've looked at a professional character design based portfolios.
that would come under illustration/animation design i think. Character designers usually work with teams that create shows/films
Hello Paola, this video was creat. At first I didn't wanna subscribe but this is really helpful. Now.. i would love to know more website that you recommend for research, find mockups, create them and also find HIGH quality images because it is so hard to find to me. I am a fashion creative director but im trying to learn about graphic design. Any tips about typography as well and programs that i can use to create them besides adobe? Thank you
showcasing flyers of socialmedia marketing!
Hello, I am a graphic designer, but I have not worked as a designer. I am learning crochet and I love it and I have my own page. I want to do my portfolio how should I start ?
and put my crochet work on it!! and should I star to do some graphic work like you said??
gurl you are so prettyyy
Heyy I liked this!
Can you suggest how would an art director portfolio look like or some components for the same?
Hoping for a revert. :)
Thank you, you got a new Subscriber 🎉 Keep up the amazing work and inspiration.
thanks for being here!!!
Hi. I came across your channel, looking for ideas for a portfolio.
My question is. I love designing graphics for scrapbooking and junk journalling kits. Is it possible to create a portfolio, and how would i achieve that. Any help would be greatly appreciated 👏
Hey Paola (or anyone lol),
If we are rebranding, Is it best to get permission from the business before working on a mockup? I just want to make sure before I begin working on it.
If it’s just a mockup project and you’re not selling it or anything it should be fine!
@@PaolaKassa thank you 👍🏽
this video is so helpful thank you :) I was wondering how you make your mockups? they look so good! do you just use templates from online?
I get mock-ups from all over! Like Envato, Adobe stock etc- there is more info in my other design project videos!
thank you veryyyyy much this helped me i really needed this love you
Which adobe tool do you use to create branding and all those prompts ?
To create branding projects I usually use illustrator!
the ending of the video lmaoooo, just discovered your channel but I'll be staying, thanks.
Thank you so much for this video, it helps me so much!!!
Where do you find all those HD mockups?
I have a question in regards to developing a case study with the examples you showed us like Erbert. 60-70% of the case study is made up of the identity applied in really world scenarios with art direction and professional photography. This is not accessible for people who are developing work on their own or just doing fictional projects. I end up having to resort to premade mockups, setting something up in 3d programs or just plain old photoshopping it on. But it just doesn't have the same level of hmph or the exact tone I'm looking for. I was wondering if you have any tips on this?
I have found really great real-world style mockups, check out my video here for suggestions! ruclips.net/video/SxJXhlpswSc/видео.htmlsi=GM8ItYa9zBN4QNQZ
thank you sm for this amazing video and advice! it really helped me :D
(youve earned a new sub!!)
If i am just starting out, where do i find the brand mockups for backgrounds and packaging? LOVE the video!!
I like finding mockups on Envato, Adobe stock, yellow images- I have some other videos on where to find mockups!
hey, sorry i reached out to you just now, love your vids. can i ask u a question? about rebranding, are we allowed to takes the photo and then just put on our made up brand? and if not, where can we find the raw photo?
Hi Paola, great video & very informative, can i ask, on the examples you showed the designs on different textures (walls, shops etc), how do i access these templates so i can use them?
Thank you very much, it's really helpfull ! :)
Great input. where would i have access to mock ups?
Thank you so much paola
I did lots of promo posters for a pizza company and I am not sure if a mock-up of all of them helps or not when you have so many. I think they’re all good to show but if they are all mockups then don’t they lose their impact? They are all the same size.
I was wondering on where you get the photos from for Branding (coffee shop, restaurant) I’m just worried if I used someone else’s photo, I could get sued…
most mockup sites cover the copyright, and it’s up to you to make sure you’re not stealing any images online. Try stock image websites where you can get copyright free images! Like Adobe stock or pexels etc
thank you for the advice
The thing is that I'm very good at Flyer and the rest but I'm somehow stuck when it comes to logo creation
Great work, strong type skills.
very helpful thanks so much
Hi! What app/website should i use for my portfolio? 😊
@PaolaKassa
Hello Paola what did you use to make your design portfolio and where did you get the images from to make your designs pop out?
Question to those who have or are studying towards a degree in Graphic esign, im looking into taking one now and would love your opinions if its worthwhile? or if making a portfolio and teaching myslef is possible
I'm confused about where to create my portfolio. Should I design it as a website or can I create it in Illustrator? Can you please help me decide?
I think it’s great to have both! Online is easier to upkeep but a PDF version is good too
thank you
This video is amazing
Good job girl 🎉
How much time/days it takes to make complete branding?
Usually with clients I take about 4-6 weeks!
Hi I love the video btw, but I have a question regarding the rebranding of logos and brands for a portfolio. Do they have to be an actual commission from a business to be featured on my portfolio, or can I use/rebrand any business of my choosing. I think you mentioned this already in the video, but I just want a little bit more clarification. Thank you for your time!
you can put any type of project in your portfolio, even ones that you just decided to make up! So they don’t have to be from a company or brand☺️
@@PaolaKassa thank you so much!
One more thing, when creating the brand name and story for your made up company, is it fine to use A.I. to get ideas for it/make it (just the brand name and brand story), or is this something that I should steer away from.
I’m sorry for my ignorance 😂 but does a portfolio have all of these ideas combined? Or do I make one portfolio for one topic and then make another for another topic? Kinda lost here (never done this before)
You can do a lot of different types of work in one portfolio!
This is a great video !
I can see how 10 projects is a decent amount to add, but I got advice from another designer, who told me to only incorporate 4-5 projects because more would over saturate. I still haven't gotten an internship, and I think 4-5 is too little.
I personally think that's too little as well! All the advice around 10+ I got was from professors and designers in higher up roles
Im currently preparing to make a portfolio for college. Do you think its a good idea to have a physical portfolio as well as digital showcasing various different works as long as the process? Or is that too much?
I’ve noticed that a lot of places want digital portfolio only now! But I still love a physical portfolio and I think it’s a good idea to have one prepped
Thank you so much
this was helpful
Where can I find really good mock-ups for free or affordable ?
I have a whole list on my video titled “upgrade your portfolio with these tips!”
hi i was really wondering what programs you use for these projects?
check out my other videos to watch me create projects for your portfolio!
Does it have to be what I did for someone else bc I have a lot that I did for myself
You can also use projects for yourself of course!
Hi I have a question, so this portfolio is completely online? And where do I collect these projects. Thank you! :)
Yes you can use Behance to host your work or have a website! If you don’t want it online you can make your work and save it as a digital book of images. I have some other videos on portfolios and Behance!
Thank you so much this video helps me change my perspective of my current website.
Love youu
Nice information
great eyeliner!!
omg thank you!!!
ofc! as soon as I clicked on the video I was like omg this is what every girl wishes their eyeliner looked like!
@@PaolaKassa
@@sophia_lyon this is the best compliment ever
Great video. Subscribed !
Thank you so much!
Can you give your portfolio link?
very helpfu!!
very motivating :)
include some ux/ui design in my portfolio 🥂
thank youuuuu
Thanks, a bank asked me to write a proposal to their mail and add a link to my portfolio, I don't really know how to go about that
I'm waiting till I have to take my college class to male a portfolio
drop the eyeliner tutorial omg how did you do it so perfectly?? love the vid btw :D
for free??????? you are a godsend 🙏🏻
I don't understand much about portfolio for graphic designers 😭😭 bur i love editing... 😭
Please, what do you use to creat such a dynamique portfolio.
Can you make a tutorial ?🙏
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