Design Portfolio Review - Young Guns 2 Episode 2

What should you put in your graphic design portfolio? How many pieces should you feature in a portfolio? How should you show your design work? How do you get hired as a designer right out of school?
In this episode two of Young Guns Season 2, Chris Do and Melinda Livsey look at the designers' portfolios. They break down each designer's portfolios and talk about what works, and what they could improve on.
Can you see any connection between your work and theirs? What was your takeaway? Did you learn anything? How will you use what you heard in this episode to step up your own portfolio? Let us know in the comments below.
Annie: 02:41
Monika: 11:56
Ana: 17:32
Maitreyee: 24:06
Ria: 30:53
Meghan: 35:43
Tosin: 40:17
1st Runner Up: 49:22
Winner: 52:15
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[@sethmoylan8517]

I gotta watch more of these. As a design student, I already know I have a lot to learn... When I watched this, it helped me understand what some of those lessons need to be.

[@TheFuturAcademy]

If you liked this episode, learning how young designers think, jump over to the academy and see how a seasoned designer works. Check out this new episode with Art Director Nidia Dias: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGiZXnyug5yjjKs

[@thefutur]

Get ready for a full hour of critiques and insights from The Futur team. Who are you rooting for? Who do you think will win the portfolio challenge?

[@bobp1311]

I bumped into your channel about a month or so ago and I'm been addicted ever since. Keep up the amazing work. A highly inspirational and motivational channel. :-) Thank You!

[@lyreparadox]

I'm rooting for anyone who can take the constructive criticism and use it to push through their fears & insecurities to become a better designer. That's a winner.

[@jorge_macbeard2076]

The girl with short hairstyle...

[@saiuhh5280]

The Futur can we get Emily on

[@saiuhh5280]

The Futur how about you do a boys team (season 1) vs girls team (season 2) design challenge

[@tarynshae5506]

Annie and Monika's work is incredible! Both ladies are really talented. Annie's mockups were put together well and Monika's insta feed was goals.

[@alexxisgraphixx]

I regret hesitating to audition for this season of Young Guns, but because of that, I will try to apply as much of this advice as possible to my own work. I'm rooting for all these ladies to learn a lot and grow a lot throughout the season.

[@thefutur]

regret what you do not what you don't.

[@ShaudaySmith]

I have high hopes for the last designer, Tosin Adeniyi. She sounds so daunted by the competition! I hope she takes this as a personal challenge and not a losing game. She's got skills, this Young Guns challenge is to only going to boost her abilities and hone her craft. You can do it, Tosin!

[@thefutur]

Rooting for her.

[@Boxxxxxxxxx]

Right that’s why you frequently critique her last in most videos. You even treat her as a lesser designer. In the first video I guessed the editor would place her last and that’s exactly where she was placed. That is not irony.

[@stefanmatthiascornelius526]

26:40 Favorite moment in editing. I really liked the quick cut to examples of what was talked about. Hope there will be more of these cutaways in the futur, but maybe not that quick.

[@johnfink3103]

This series is an ABSOLUTE must watch! So excited to see more!

[@alexandraframe6795]

Omg I totally agree about how much harder it is to create your own visual identity. Constant flux because it never feels good enough or you don't want to cement yourself to one style lol. It's a battle. I love all of these ladies' work. Ottimo lavoro, signore! 👏

[@palalor7830]

I really like Monika's portfolio. Im a late bloomer 28yrs old and after seeing these portfolio it inspires me to step up my game. All the ladies did very well.

[@MrGraphite]

The competition this season is a lot closer to each other in skill then last seasons and it's going to make these competitions a lot harder to judge. These ladies are going to have to pull off all the stops if they are going to come out on top. Looking forward to see the rest of the season.

[@s.fatima5180]

This is so cool! I can see myself in all these women in some way or the other and can tell this is going to be beneficial for all of us. Thank you once again you guys, for having such amazing initiatives. Look forward to it.

[@a.m908]

ikrr ;)

[@ItsZareh]

at the end i felt like i was watching a vlog on Annie's youtube or something, love her confidence, personality & work thank you for returning this series Chris!

[@yangnamstyle]

haha, i hope I wasn't rambling on too much..

[@ItsZareh]

@@yangnamstyle no not at all! Congrats btw and absolutely love your design choices - especially your use of vibrant colours.

[@yangnamstyle]

@@ItsZareh thanks:))

[@xavandres]

Wow... I'm in love with Monika's work! Those logos...

[@arigrafica]

This girls are soooo talented, btw love the editing style with the little jokes, amazing as always guys!

[@lyreparadox]

I know this is weird and nit-picky, but that bit at the end of each critique where you're scoring them - and on the screen it highlights: Personality, Focus, What You Do, Quality. The highlights aren't evenly timed and it bugged me every single time I saw it. Other than that, I'm seriously impressed by the quality of the work shown here and I feel like I learn half-a-dozen new things every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge!

[@yangnamstyle]

Ah! I noticed that too, sorry that it bothered you! thefutur is trying to be consistent by uploading a YG2 episode every week for you guys so there's a tighter editing window for them than last year. hope you can understand:) Thanks for your support!

[@thefutur]

that's something we will do better on next go around. @Ricky.

[@UnbrandedLifestyle]

Totally dug Annie's work and personality! 🙌🏼

[@breppbrepp]

I liked Annie's too! Feel confident about your work Annie, it's great!

[@yangnamstyle]

Thank you so much! I'm slowly getting there!!:)

[@swissives]

I love the Young Guns series you do at Futur. It's alway very valubale to hear Chris's thoughts. But don't get me wrong. When you have a guest on your show like now, with Melinda Livsey, let her talk a bit more. I would love the hear more of her thoughts as well. It don't felt balanced. It's always great to hear from other experts/professionals too. Besides that, great video!

[@thefutur]

she can talk as much as she wants. it could be the edit, or it could be that she didn't have more to say.

[@swissives]

The Futur, you‘re absolutely right. She can talk as much as she wants. Nevertheless I would encourage your guests to talk more. Give them more room for thoughts. It’s just a thought for improving your already great content you produce at Futur. All your videos have great advices you share with us. Thank you.

[@sentientkeyboard]

Annie's IG was clearly her personal account. Her design handle was literally listed on her bio.

[@synecdoche8783]

yup, they need to redo this

[@yangnamstyle]

Aww appreciate it guys! What happened was I actually linked them my personal account at the time because I had only recently started my design account without much work on there. I hoped they would see I had a design account on my bio, but they must have missed it. Still got some great advice regardless out of the critique on my personal, so not all was lost 🙂

[@CaliKrazyTV]

Cool to see Melinda come in after going through the process> Dope collaboration

[@JustJeff777]

Great episode. I learned a lot from the critiques. I'm Rooting for Annie, Monika & Meghan

[@yangnamstyle]

thank youuu:)

[@a_la06]

This is such an awesome video. I’m in the process of redoing my online portfolio after graduating last year from college and this was so informative. Thanks The Futur! Looking forward to the next episode 👍🏼

[@lucyanne5691]

I love your hat. It made me smile and I hit the subscribe button after that.

[@thefutur]

Welcome to the Futur

[@user-wo5rt8yl9y-g7f]

i like Annie's business card design but the overall design with Monika are excellent, consistency is important for being a professional, spontaneous and smart designer. I hope Monika can win in the package design challenge!

[@truebladearts]

Aaaa watching this was so daunting but so much value!! I almost felt like my work was being critiqued indirectly too if that makes sense hahaha found similarities and things I should apply to my own stuff! I really wanted to apply too but chicken'd out hahah! Great stuff as always!! Thank you!c:

[@oseluirabor9408]

Rooting for you tosin!!!!

[@RodwinMakanjera]

Can't wait to watch this and see who will win this one!!

[@ScientistX]

Annie won this and in my signature line, "I f***ing knew it" 😂😂

[@yangnamstyle]

LOLOL

[@saiuhh5280]

Lmao

[@elizabeth4689]

I can't believe this stuff is free. The futur design university boissss.

[@thefutur]

Thank you

[@HistoryExposed-j4w]

This is just amazing,I love the young guns for their creativity level.

[@miladkardan7833]

This is wonderful to see such a great amusing and valuable show...

[@Hugo-rq3fi]

Awesome editing! (apart from thy sound sync here and there, tho hahah) Great episode already

[@doity]

I wish you would keep the camera on the screen when reviewing the portfolios, instead of showing Chris and Melinda's faces

[@rickylucas]

i believe it would get old fast, they hover on an image for a long time - when someone is speaking you want to see them, you connect more

[@qbassdesign7466]

Sure at least as designers they was supposed to edit the video as picture in picture so that we can them both

[@luiswar201]

This year all the improvement I got was from videos like this, 0 from my teacher

[@fayyazb]

Super! Loving the Online Portfolio / Social Media Critiques! Off we go>>>

[@huh_wtf]

An video series idea, around 28:00 you guys talked about the typeface...but instead you try and improve what is given to you guys

[@achmadmuslich5671]

I remember when someone said "We need all woman next" last year and they really do it. Cool!. More guns, more fun I guess

[@MonikaPern]

Funny thing, haha, we also talked about this, but the person who said that is actually on YG2. Any guesses? :D

[@James-uz9se]

Almost went to the doctor so I could join this season haha

[@tanvidhane3751]

@@James-uz9se How do you participate/join Young Guns?

[@TheSwimDream]

Love this show 😍 Thank you guys for your work!

[@jorge_macbeard2076]

All the way from Zimbabwe... The Futur, you are international.

[@thefutur]

👏

[@1ENIGMA]

Learned so much, as usual. Thank you guys. Love your hat, Chris!

[@thefutur]

Thanks

[@ValdairLeonardo]

This is gold! I'll definitely watch more than once

[@BuffyKNC]

Good job Annie!

[@afnanaldimasi]

amazing insights! thank you Melinda and Chris!

[@hanan-gb3nq]

Monika is a genius wow

[@saketpanbude4579]

I absolutely love this series.

[@nihalrai5927]

Will be awesome, for sure .

[@markb.8460]

Will u guys create content on future academy about this season? Like how to improve this or that graphics

[@abrar1alichannel583]

Woooow I am super excited

[@theAmulya00]

Hey Chris, Love the video. However, It would really help if you could also get some UX Design portfolios to review. You've got great UX content, that was the primary reason why I was following your channel.

[@rickylucas]

Ill pass along the msg

[@ten-ub4xd]

@@rickylucas thanks Rick

[@TenoDaley]

Super excited for this

[@manchest100]

I am gonna try my best to be in Young Guns 3. Decided.

[@thefutur]

Hope to see you in it.

[@MonikaPern]

That's how it all began in my head as well. Will be expecting to see you!

[@nkl1999]

learning a lot from this!

[@kwakuamprako]

Love the critique! Would love to be on this one day.

[@COYweng]

looking forward to seeing more of these episodes! I think some of the background music is quite distracting at times eg @38:40 and a lot of other time. ARgh!! have a really hard time focusing on what Chris and Melinda are saying with the background music. Am I the only one feeling this way?

[@birdfanboi]

Amazing work Wait to go with the new season of Young Guns

[@animutung]

Monica is my favourite .damnn what a nice drawings and mark

[@sethocohen]

The edit work of this video... ... ...oh la lá!!!

[@jowelahmed6731]

Thank you...

[@perc-ai]

we need to buy a course pls, you are the best design channel on youtube

[@2funkidesign]

Is that a futur laptop decal there...? Edit: the shot set up here is class with the light and dark divide as they review on the laptop. Upping the game guys.

[@madhusmitasingh7376]

As a designer I do too struggle about where to put myself or where do I fit in .. how can others can interact with my design and art work. ..

[@Azuniite]

Great episode!

[@craftopiaid6237]

Everytime I browse for inspirations from other designers, my imposter syndrome level increases 70%. How can we learn from others without comparing with ourselves? It’s easy when it’s not the field i am passionate about, but when it comes to my passion, i judge myself hard. 😭😭

[@thefutur]

judge yourself against who you were not against others. you'll drive yourself crazy otherwise.

[@jayshreesridhar5068]

@Thefutur @Chrisdo Just to understand, why do you not recommend the latest design to be the most important design the clients should look at? Because as far as I have noticed, you keep updating your portfolio based on what you learn as time goes by and naturally your latest work seems better than the ones worked before. So the client should see the latest work that showcases the current complete potential of the designer right? Please share your insights, I would love to know more.

[@zacharyblumstein2121]

I've told all my friends to watch

[@thinkingaloud7925]

Shareif El Komi is also related to forma follows function

[@JoshuaDMugayi]

Awesome Show soo much valuable material for students & professionals alike. However, I cannot ignore the shows core structure. I can't shake the feeling the contestants were too many could have been separated into Season 3. Maybe it's just me but each episode is a little overwhelming on keeping track on whos who, & whose work just a foresight for upcoming shows.

[@baddiecentral22]

I'm here for Melinda

[@ForesterGaming]

Hell yea! Episode 2! You should link to the first episode somewhere...

[@jawwadvirani3676]

Great editing! 💗 Also thanks for such an insightful episode, The Futur. 🙂

[@marcellamajor4673]

Loved this episode. As a finished photographer but still a graphic designer student, do You have any tips, how do I show off both in one portfolio? Or should I just separate them? In photography Im mostly into architecture and studio portraits, and in design the typography, logos, branding and webdesign interest me the most. I could not choose which specific way I want to pursue.

[@0swin___]

I have the same dilemma. Would be interested by an answer by Chris.

[@yoyo12314]

As an art director, as an art director, as an art director....

[@DaviMello]

Favorite show!

[@impylse]

wish Melinda would be as excited as Chris 😂 by the way can we see what they are talking about, on screen more often, whos doing the editing 😆

[@rickylucas]

me ;) but if they just stayed on a image for 2 minutes and the screen didnt move would that be better? my take away editing, was it was not good.

[@Goldhawckpictures]

Annie's personal business cards look just like the artwork done by Romero Britto

[@yangnamstyle]

Ooo I must check him out

[@joksansuriel6059]

I've fallen in love with Annie and Monika, seriously.

[@yangnamstyle]

thank you so much:) this means alot

[@MonikaPern]

[@itajac80]

That was AWEmazing...! So glad you have some hybrids creatives this season. Can't wait for the 2nd episode.

[@elenaseaton1358]

"why are they viewing this one?!?!" ... girl it's on your website...

[@joycelee8620]

Hello, Personally would prefer to watch a long video with annotations, or like some side animations to reemphasis the main points.. other than that this is a real helpful and informative video.

[@Sketch_Sesh]

Love the Hat :)

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

"Young people *UNDER 26 years old"* Bruh!!!! Really? You'll do us like that? ....... ok. :( Anyway, I always enjoy these and learn a lot. Thanks. Please keep it up.

[@thefutur]

30-40 next one?

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

@@thefutur hmmmmm..... i'm starting to like you guys even better. That would be nice. LOVE IT!!!!

[@EviEhvee]

14:15 it’s crazy how in a creative field, directors don’t want to see you do everything. They only want either, or. My boss is the same at my television station. He wants me to shoot and edit. I do on-camera stuff, but he’ll reach out to inexperienced randoms to do it because he’d rather me do one or the other.

[@juantoledo5248]

Melinda's looking better every day.

[@rhnp86]

Stop making so much good content :) I don't have time to consume it. Thank you for showcasing a future that isn't dumb. Let's move towards a future of more valuable content showcasing skills and humanity, instead of watching people drink and fight over stupid shit, like earlier (and still present) reality TV. We should all strive to increase the lowest common denominator. Bless up!

[@Tanya-yu6mf]

I got distracted for a minute and right at the moment when my attention got back to the video I hear this 6:49 XD

[@zia.m]

*Likes the futurs video* Okay so what are we watching

[@anth0ni33]

Annie. Wow❤️

[@tim.van.emmerloot]

14:00 but, why is it a bad thing to showcase all that you can do? It helps clients to know what you're capable of and build trust to know that you are good at drawing/seeing perspective and translating that to digital art, right?

[@luhoo3341]

Hey so I asked the same question in a job interview and the person told me: specializing on one or two design fields make you look like you are a pro at that (because you spend more time on learning about it). The other way around it might look like you are "trying out" too much if you show everything you are capable of. I learned a red string is generally good for portfolios. I also adjust the projects for every job I apply for

[@swtrials2911]

I'm so excited for this season! Plus ALL WOMEN! Yay women in tech and creative fields being celebrated! Also, it looks like this season is going to be TOUGH. Good luck figuring that out, I don't envy you :P

[@AnirvanRay]

Young Guns all Young Gals :)

[@kkd3973]

Woooo! Season 2! Is Melinda co-piloting this whole season??? #moremelinda

[@hotsaucethepirate69]

That new shift stretching it in PS has messed me up like 10 times already

[@thefutur]

Haha. Me too. Change takes time.

[@hotsaucethepirate69]

@@thefutur my laptop hasnt been updated yet so using that today it wasnt holding shift and it was skewing it haha what a life

[@jonnylynn2586]

So many subtle shortcut key changes have been infuriating me lol. Y DEY DO DIS!

[@hotsaucethepirate69]

@@jonnylynn2586 yeah i realized i was using 2015 by accident on my laptop laat time i designed something on it too compared to 2019 on my desktop lol

[@aluamarinho]

The Girls barely started and they are already kicking the guy's asses hahahhah GRL PWR o/

[@drawtogrow.studio]

Wow what a cool project, I somehow missed these series. What if I am a young design gun (changing careers and becoming an illustrator) but ermmm not the youngest gun in terms of age, can I still participate? I am 30 with a baby face and huge ambition. Would that work? 😬😜

[@thefutur]

We might remove the age restriction

[@woutdegroot]

Design tip: make the sea dark and the landmass light, not the other way around.

[@raymondchee]

@30:36 Serious marking + finger lickin there Chris

[@wjm8353]

I thought social media like Instagram is suppose to be a privacy & personal thing? Wonder why should put design related stuff?

[@Chris_Originals_Studio]

Reminder On

[@heynibras]

I know it's way ahead of time but how do we apply for the next cohort of young guns? (If there's another series!)

[@thefutur]

Follow us on social media, we will announce there.

[@thefutur]

You get ready now. When we ask you submit.