Art Director Reviews 30 INSPIRING Graphic Design Portfolios

Having the best graphic design portfolio possible is one of the most important things you can do to stand out in the crowded creative job market.

In this video, I outline exactly what goes through my mind as an Art Director when I’m reviewing design portfolios, outlining tons of best practices to use on your site and common mistakes to avoid.

00:00 Intro
01:40 The importance of graphic design fundamentals
02:12 Match your work to the client
03:17 Give users multiple ways to contact you
03:38 Get hired in the future or for freelance projects
04:18 Nail your elevator pitch
04:57 Start design projects with context
05:18 Use high quality mock-up images
06:03 Feature a mission statement
06:17 Make it easy to contact you
06:49 Showcase the full project scope
07:03 Be a problem solver
07:30 Highlight your Unique Value Proposition
08:05 Function over form
08:29 Keep the story going
09:30 Use subtle animations
09:43 Show wins and awards
10:01 Share the full design process
10:48 Close the deal
11:27 Get personal on an About Me page
11:37 Minimal layouts and whitespace
12:03 Show off the fine details
12:24 Keep users on the site
13:09 Be an Art Director
14:01 Highlight social proof
14:44 Make it easy to buy
15:16 Show a range of design work
16:22 Include your resume
16:53 Use real world examples
18:02 Quality over quantity
19:02 Progress through the story
20:17 Use a professional domain name
21:16 Be consistent with details
21:37 Customize your mock-up images
22:19 Include your personality
24:28 Be a strategic partner
25:24 Use high-quality mock-ups
26:00 Share your role and give credit
26:50 Make your work fun
29:15 Show 6-8 portfolio projects
33:08 Include stats and metrics
36:12 Moments of delight
48:20 Have multiple ways to contact you
49:56 Minimal UI focuses on the work
51:20 Lead with your best work
54:53 Match your portfolio to your ideal client
01:06:39 Outro

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Shout out to the amazing work featured in this episode from these designers:

Clay Spahn: https://www.spahn.design/
Senses.hu: https://senses.hu
Frankie Hung: https://frankiehung.myportfolio.com/work
Sam Stringer-Hye: https://samstringerhye.com/
Andrew Gray: https://andrewgray.work/work
Houlton Moates: https://www.houltonmoates.com/
Joshua Frederick: https://www.jfred.design/
Sebastian Dekleva: https://sebastiendekleva.com/
Clarissa Seow: https://cseowdesign.myportfolio.com/work
Shabib Aktar: https://shabib.myportfolio.com/work
Steve Mudd: https://stevemudd.design/work
Ryan Walker: https://ryanrwalker.com/work
Nick Romano: https://www.nickromanojr.com/
Ivan Henwood: https://byivanh.art/work
Zach Bynes: https://zachbynesdesigns.art/work
Jade Dinh: https://dhbhmhch.com/
Arrielle Thomas: https://www.behance.net/arriellethomas
Yash Jhaveri: https://www.behance.net/yashbj7118
Igor Amaro: https://www.behance.net/igoramaro_art
Cameron Nettles: https://cameronnettles.com/
Jason Camardi: https://jasoncamardi.myportfolio.com/...
Nursena: https://imnursena.com/
Zakaryia Bzizi: https://zbzizi.com/work
Ben McDaniel: https://bcmportfolio.wixsite.com/bcmp...
Loren Jones: https://www.behance.net/lorenjones
Paula Erath: https://paulaerath.com/work
Delaney Chambers: http://del-aney.co.uk/
Mircea Adrian: https://www.behance.net/mirceadrian
Nohl McPhail: https://nohlmcphail.crd.co/
Grayson Garrett: https://www.graysongarrettart.com/gra...