Introduction
Welcome back to my channel for another design portfolio review. In this video, I take a close look at Brent’s portfolio, a talented designer from Texas, who sought my feedback to elevate the visual appeal and narrative of his design showcase.
Throughout the review, we discuss vital aspects that make a portfolio website stand out in today's competitive landscape. I emphasize the importance of selecting the right projects that not only display your skills but also tell a compelling story. I provide actionable insights for making design elements work cohesively while ensuring easy navigation for potential clients or employers. If you’re also looking to refine your portfolio or simply want to learn more about enhancing your own design review process, this video is packed with tips and strategies tailored for you.
Key Points
- How to improve project descriptions and flow.
- Optimizing images for faster loading.
- How to enhance visual hierarchy in project layouts.
- How to add more context and results to case studies.
- How to add personality on your portfolio website.
To Think On
- What additional visuals would enhance each brand story?
- How can you visualize your background more creatively?
Actionable
- Compress images to under 1MB using WebP format.
- Restructure project descriptions for better storytelling.
- Create clearer visual hierarchy for project elements.
- Include project outcomes and client results.
- Personalize typography choices site-wide.
References
- Alan Peters - Great example of how to present logos.
- Pixelied - My favorite image converter.
