Redoing My Entire Graphic Design Portfolio

wowzers at long last I updated my portfolio, sit back and relax for this long boi! ~
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[@florhernandez1297]

You are literally the only KZbinr I watch that actually makes me feel productive

[@kayaeki]

sameeeee

[@alphonsuskevinimmanuel4676]

you gotta watch thefutur

[@nuloom]

Alphonsus Kevin Immanuel ikr. They're the best design channel on KZbin imo

[@lunasbix4338]

Not really an art/graphic design channel but The Bliss Bean is all for productivity, as well

[@lunasbix4338]

Struthless, also.

[@damondominique]

This is freakin TALENT. These designs are clean, modern, not boring as fuh. I'm digging em.

[@helingunes955]

Omg damon its u

[@boggianluzecriacao]

Olá, Damon Dominique Bom dia tem vídeo novo no nosso canal. Não perca!

[@scurrrburrr7791]

Hahaha no

[@mkm1015]

hey there lovely weirdos, I know it's 2021 but I dare to ask - are Photoshop CS6 & Illustrator CS6 still good enough for freelance graphic design?? I have them on my old PC and they run smoothly and I don't have money right now to spend it on a monster computer so I can run the newest versions.

[@damongambuti]

oi what the hell how do we have similar names HAHAH

[@audreysullivan1940]

Because of you I have pursued graphic design, gotten the adobe cloud, and plan on going to college for graphic design. Thank you so much for being an inspiration

[@KelLauren]

i am SO proud of you, thank YOU for being my inspiration.

[@Psycovoldy]

this is really wholesome

[@TheDBZCollector]

It's fun

[@Ohtheraven]

The way I got around the whole ‘you can’t put this in your portfolio’ thing from working at an agency is that I created a pdf portfolio with that work. I then linked it via a hyper link on my resume. That way potential new jobs can see the work that I can do but it’s not out in the public eye.

[@aitor.online]

absolutely stealing this

[@millypaige]

I have also been told to do this!

[@alystdesign]

truth I also do that

[@kaitlynigoe3192]

I have also heard of people using password protection for certain clients - that will work as well

[@Niconicoshizuko]

Thanks for this! I'm going to have to keep this in mind

[@jmaddstuff]

this doesn’t have anything to do with the video but your hair looks GREAT

[@crunchy1414]

jacey madden she _always_ looks great!!! Super cute and I love her aesthetic

[@davidkonevky7372]

She looks like jennette mccurdy's younger sister lmao. She looks so cute

[@tomparker8282]

I was going to say this but I thought it'd be weird, it looks really pretty!

[@ati359]

XD!!!

[@paulaleon5184]

i love that she softly flexed on us with all the merch shes made. SHAKIRA????? ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

[@populationme]

i know right! jonas brothers, poppy and all that, shes fine but im not

[@user-to4fo2xb8v]

@@populationme Madonna

[@louiselouisethebest]

@@user-to4fo2xb8v Haha, I know. I cant believe Im watching these kids get excited for BTS or some other boybands.. as a madonna fan Im all excited for the old school madonna and eagles stuff! that's TIMELESS.

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

@@louiselouisethebest I’m in my 40s, and I’m a HUGE fan of BTS. I still love music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, but BTS is my jam! 😁

[@conns444]

It’s weird how I didn’t like the logo at first but by the end I loved it

[@rebeccabrodkey]

Connor Faust literally every design process summed up 😂

[@davidcendana2302]

As I always say “it”ll grow on you”

[@alemalohe]

I feel like it can be better

[@cordoesart]

i still dont really like it but my view on it definitely changed over the video.

[@jodys.7272]

First impressions are always right - expecially in logo work...

[@pointlessgarbage8587]

You took the most chaotic Noel and Cody bit and made it chill: h o w

[@treasurec.6483]

Pointless Garbage which bit?

[@VishwajithSaminathan]

@@treasurec.6483 31:29

[@anqiy]

i *know* you're supposed to write in 3rd person when doing it in your portfolio, but I always feel *so* pretentious "ohoooo look at me, i'm totally important enough to have someone else writing about me, i'd never do it myself, i'm not a peasant"

[@davidkonevky7372]

I always feel like a snob writing about myself 😤

[@seemain50]

My view is companies should write "About" pages in third person; individuals should write "About" pages in first person. Way more of a personalised approach to what is supposed to be a page for connecting with viewers on predominantly an emotional level. Use your portfolio/projects page to sell on the tangible reasons the viewer should get in contact.

[@userusingYouTube]

This girl has designed for BTS, Jonas Brothers, Kesha, Shakira and FREAKING MADONA?!

[@merthyr1831]

Kel Lauren is the Claire Saffitz of Graphic Design. This has been said before but it needs to be said again

[@sophiedaigle8433]

Tom Duff i had to look up that name because i thought it was the mom from Rick and Morty (it’s not)

[@KelLauren]

a true honor 🥺

[@paulaleon5184]

i've never read a more true comment

[@andrewduong2740]

@@sophiedaigle8433 In any case you needed to know, it's Beth Sanchez

[@rooneye]

Why? Can someone explain? I know who Claire is, but I don't get the association.

[@macyroxcutiepie]

the amount of times you said BTS gave me a heart attack while studying haha, its so cool that you designed merch for them!!

[@kayaeki]

WAIT WHATTTTTTTT! HOLY HELLL THATS SO AWESOMEE

[@ag-gz1wk]

she did...what

[@leos444]

Kenyce she literally says it in the video lmao

[@okokalito]

a g it’s in the video lol

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

BTS, yassssss! ARMY here!

[@judefontenele3012]

not gonna lie i get so excited when i see the videos gonna be long

[@cameronhamilton5000]

yooooo did homegirl finally get a new computer?

[@KelLauren]

she did 🥺 it’s all bc if you guys

[@maxzett]

@@KelLauren just recently found this channel. 1st video. Why do a lot of people in graphic work use MACs? It's really weird. Actually I don't really see a need for it, since for a long time Adobe even worked better with Windows (just started to become similar in 2019). Is there any benefit I'm not seeing?

[@reindeerxtrash68]

Maximilian Z. I mean the adobe programs worked better on my outdated MacBook more than it did any PC I've ever owned 🤧

[@brittanyrussell3905]

Maximilian Z. As a fellow graphic designer, Macs/MacBooks work well with the Adobe suite, I’ve tried using windows and it’s just not the same

[@cohabitual]

@@maxzett Adobe was designed to work best with mac products, so unfortunately as long as Adobe suite is the industry standard, so are macs

[@sefflikejeff1917]

I have to do my first portfolio for my college class and i'm so scared of it

[@hullstar242]

PapaSmerg, don’t be! Just try your best none of this work is permanent

[@rebeccabrodkey]

done is more important than perfect!

[@juliobuonomo1565]

Check out The Futur Portfolio Analysis Video, both Part 1 and Part 2 have nice suggestion on how to improve your own portfolio :)

[@davidkonevky7372]

Put what you think defines you at the moment. After all, it's not permanent and can be changed anytime :D

[@sefflikejeff1917]

@@davidkonevky7372 yeah, not very instantly, I'll have to print another one to update it, but I guess that doesn't take too long. Thanks!

[@FluxAcademy]

Just discovered your channel Kel, amazing work! love it!!

[@VKIID]

Oh wow, I just came here FROM one of your videos. Small world

[@mkm1015]

hey there lovely weirdos, I know it's 2021 but I dare to ask - are Photoshop CS6 & Illustrator CS6 still good enough for freelance graphic design?? I have them on my old PC and they run smoothly and I don't have money right now to spend it on a monster computer so I can run the newest versions.

[@Sponksy]

We've been blessed with 40 mins of Kel

[@paula-rc8bu]

i saw the title and i jumped im so excited to see this

[@JuliaFletcherfilm]

oh geez that’s me

[@smoola7001]

I still can't believe you made that green Jonas Brothers shirt - I've tried to find it everywhere, but went to the second leg of the tour and it is sold out now!! You do the coolest and most satisfying projects, I wish I could wear some of your merch that you have made! RIP but also congrats, incredible work!!

[@vampgirltish]

kel!! i'd love some mockup stuff and personal branding stuff! i also would love if you made some videos of you just drafting ideas, since when you start the videos you either already have an idea in mind and can just begin with the design!

[@merthyr1831]

some ideas/brainstorming stuff would be super cool!

[@TheFly1623]

I love how you say it's normal , the fears, the re-branding, the being stoked on ideas - and how you developed and continued moving forward.

[@erinnorris]

i totally used to have the embroidered cactus phone case!! I was so shook when I saw it on your website

[@KelLauren]

i loved that one!!

[@dr00ku]

I’m really new here - I just found your channel this week - but I love all your graphic design videos! Your work is incredible and you’re so much fun to watch. I’d definitely love to see more mockups, branding, redesigns, or really anything related to your art.

[@trishalenon6395]

Glad you got a new computer!! Can’t wait to see more from you! 😊

[@weejamie2010]

im currently doing my final website for my design right now this is such good timing ahh! im a final year graphic design student and your videos have gotten me through a LOT! especially with motivation to keep going in these hard times... so thank you! your work is amazing your one of my big inspirations! im talking about you as one in my final VIVA presentation for uni in 3 weeks

[@alidecesare721]

i’m redoing my portfolio right now and it’s been really overwhelming because i’ve never had any actual advice on how to do that so this was extremely helpful and helped me find more direction. Thank you!!

[@melodyhaviland9393]

dude! this video is JUST what i’ve been needing, i’m making my first portfolio rn and it feels so daunting

[@rebeccabrodkey]

jane haviland the first portfolio is intimidating but you just have to have confidence in your design decisions and know when to balance finishing something vs. perfecting it!

[@melodyhaviland9393]

the vibrant machine thank you so much for the advice!

[@someone6411]

All your content is so chill and relaxing to me. And this video was INSANELY informative. Thank you so much for putting out this kind of content. Exactly what I needed for my weekend

[@HAVgiraffe]

Sponsored by Square Space.....immediately gets an ad for Wix when the video is over.

[@kacey3522]

Your channel has inspired my love for fonts lol. I've started getting more into graphic design and it's actually pretty fun! Recently, I had my best friend's mom ask me to make a design for the invitations for their bridal shower. I think I did pretty well!

[@LindaThao]

Always great to see people improve and grow in their field! 💖🥰

[@CeciliaSalcedo26]

This is so good! Best timing. I graduated uni last summer and have been neglecting my site/branding. You've inspired me to get back on that! Thankies

[@danis3531]

Awesome! Loved the switch to a black background, and mad respect for the necessary Modelos while you work.

[@user-kv7pr7xs6k]

Your videos are so chill it just puts me in the best mood

[@sarah.ashley.]

I like how you shared about knowing who you are as a designer. Doing so can be pretty difficult and I'm glad to know that there's a process of iterations and re-brands. Sometimes in the design industry, we just dismiss or look down upon those who we think are still trying to find themselves. But that itself is a difficult process especially if one has gone through so much conditioning to be someone else other than themselves.

[@peachibunnis]

I stumbled upon your video while researching for my own design portfolio creation, and was already floored by your designs and aesthetics™️ but as soon as I heard BTS I was psyched. As a fan it was a wow moment, because I've seen your design on the Speak Yourself Tour merch and it's wild seeing the person behind it. You did great, I'm so glad I found your channel and imma be checking out more videos for sure

[@djunaskye6220]

36:34 omg I love Choir Boy! That poster design is super cool.

[@nanana5592]

love your videos!!! they’re really inspiring me to keep going and not give up on graphic design(since i always be disappointed over how mines doesn’t always look the best). keep going! you’re amazing!!! :D

[@hanlouise9256]

this was really helpful to me. im a student photographer and seeing how you set your portfolio up really helped me think of new and exciting ways to organise my work.

[@rebeccabrodkey]

idk who updating a portfolio is easy for but i want to speak with them

[@teakettlecute]

i was worried when i saw that your portfolio was down, but i am so hyped for this video!!! i love your work so much :) currently working on a packaging design piece for my own portfolio to get into art college!

[@swapnilm.parmar7280]

thanks for making the videos.. your voice has some therapeutic feel to it. your voice with the music you use, very calming !! thanks kel

[@abigalesopina4565]

wow I didn’t know you were such a legend

[@georgihristov4785]

Every time i watch one of your videos i just get inspired. I love your content, the work process that you have and just the way you look at things differently!

[@j.uliarose]

It's almost 3am and i want to watch this sooo bad rn!! This lockdown situation encouraged me to redo my own portfolio website so i'm excited to see and learn more about your work and portfolio!

[@rebeccabrodkey]

Julia Rose same here haha lockdown is the perfect time to revisit a portfolio ✨

[@gaiamalpartida3835]

you’re so talented and also chill, thx for the quarantine entertainment

[@Annikazaro]

miss kelly ive been obsessed with your videos lately :D ive been binging everything on ur channel since its 🌽teen szn !!!!!! hope ur staying safe and healthy love uuuu mwah mwah

[@clairejacobson4791]

love seeing your process and all the feels with rebranding oneself as a designer gahhhh

[@sammyshack]

I would love to see a video about how you do photography work (ex. photo editing, making gifs, and actually taking pictures) and video editing (ex. how you make your intro)! You are so incredibly talented and inspiring!

[@indigo6395]

this is my first time coming across your channel and the first few seconds in i already decided i’m in love with your personality😭😂❤️

[@helloimbia862]

would love some more videos on mockups and personal branding!! (and your new website looks and works incredible

[@alexroseofcl]

Love your content, Kel! You’ve been extremely helpful and inspiring for me as an artist and creative. Since I started watching your videos I’ve started charging for the design services I used to do for free for other local musicians with results and feedback I’m very proud of. I still have a lot to learn but I just wanted to say thank you :)

[@a.2461]

i’m OBSESSED with your new site, the talent is truly transcendent!

[@blendering3D]

Graphic design people are the most beautiful kind of people, both inside & outside. I'm glad this video poped up on my feed today, I love the style and the chat is really nice

[@amberk3234]

I love your work, and would love to have a video about your setup! I personally find it super intriguing to see other people's desks.

[@Jvnnick]

I am so far away from doing anything design related, yet I just love to watch your videos. They’re so relaxing while still being interesting (:

[@tsio6087]

I have finally found a channel to enjoy my morning coffee. I am a graphic designer myself specialising on logo design and identity design. I love your new website. At first I was sceptical about the logo you were using but after having a glimpse at your website, it all ads up perfectly. Great job!

[@palomin]

So I started watching your chanel when I was doubting myself if I really wanted to study graphic design or not, and now Im finishing my first semester and I just wanted to thank you for creating such amazing content and inspiring me to study what I truly wanted, thank you

[@MaecTutorials]

You’re such a chilled person, i love your videos 😁

[@leavingcomemorning]

It really took me a good chunk of the video to recover from the knowledge that you worked with BigHit lol. That's so awesome! Your entire portfolio is really impressive ~

[@carissashelton7874]

I would love to see videos on how to make mock ups and personal branding! Your channel is always so informative, and you actually make me feel like I have some clue at what I’m doing with my life

[@GoldRose02]

Listening to this while working on marketing and social media for work, love it!!

[@sarachen9781]

omg! this video really inspire me!!! i'm working on my portfolio as well. btw love your new logo so much!

[@lizziedark0]

This was SO helpful. you're so talented and i love how you go through the process of picking imagery / designs with us! you should do YT portfolio reviews as a vid

[@sagemage24]

your aesthetic is so chill i love it

[@SaraSmiles1213]

I haven't worked on my portfolio in MONTHS and legit saw this pop up in my recommended and legit started working on a project idk why but this really sparked something for me so thanks!!

[@harryikel3883]

I can’t count how many times I’ve watched your first portfolio video, this is just PERFECT

[@bread-design]

thank you so much for this video! right now i'm putting together my portfolio for internships while i'm still in school and these tips were very helpful.

[@bugluggage]

i loved every minute of this.....i am not a graphic designer nor am i updating my portfolio but this was such a joy to watch

[@verusalka]

love seeing your process!!! one of these days i too will port over my portfolio from behance to square......... also super stoked for you getting your setup upgraded ;)

[@haileyaquino6997]

Love this! And going through the process of getting my portfolio together! Feeling suuper inspired

[@CheerUp2]

I had actually never checked out your website, but your work and posters are so crazy good! You are able to have that clean style but then also have the duality of flipping into more punk and messy textured work! I'm an illustrator and went to MICA for illustration but i'm trying my best recently to work on my graphic design, but I have to many interests and styles I want to try ;-;

[@christinadamon9818]

I’m literally in the process of redoing my own portfolio so this video could not have come across my tl at a better time 💕 thank u kel!

[@AH-iz4sk]

You don’t understand how much this video has helped me❤️thank you so much

[@kennalime5644]

I was waiting for videos from you!!!!

[@elizabethl3685]

so excited for this video!!! genuinely think you're one of the best graphic designers on youtube but if you have any other recs id love to know

[@rebeccabrodkey]

Elizabeth L I just started a graphic design channel and I’ve been doing a series on album cover redesigns if you want to check it out ☺️

[@dilemmaemmadingdong]

been waiting for this!!!

[@piotrmazur1163]

wowowowow Kelly's agaaaain rolling in with useful content. Thanks a lot, this video made my quarantine less painful :)

[@euzozi]

Amazing video

[@jessicajoy2530]

I'm a graphic design student going into my final year. I just purchased my own domain using squarespace and I'm super excited to build my own brand/image during my final year of school. Thank you SO much for the information! I will definitely be referencing this video when I build my portfolio before graduation!

[@chelsiegardner864]

yes more personal branding videos ! best one iv seen yet !

[@tateasha9922]

I'm not a graphic designer, but I graduated from my architectural degree 9 months ago, and I still haven't finished my folio. Uni was not a good time for me, I was a hot mess. My grades were subpar, resulting in barely good enough projects for my studios. But since its lockdown here in Australia, I have slowly been working on my folio, improving my academic drawings and renders. I've recently discovered your channel and have been watching your videos in the background to give me motivation while I work on my design folio. Thanks for being such an inspiration xx

[@brttnyto5283]

this is so motivating thank u queen

[@denis5651]

More mockups and brand redesigns would be dope!

[@juliakoprevich5534]

God I’m so happy you did this because I’m about to build my first one on Squarespace for my final for my web design class and this was a super helpful video :)) thank you kel keep killin the game

[@KelLauren]

make sure you use my code and save some $$$! best of luck!!

[@HogwartsGirl1]

LOVE how you built your sweatshirt mockups!!

[@MadKatherineXD]

The website looks great! Just a few observations: neither posters nor photos open in a lightbox when you click on them, and I believe there's an extra space after "merchandise design" and "Kel" in the About section 🙈

[@marciemccabe3990]

Love it! I use Square space too! I don’t consider myself too deep in the woods on being a web designer- glad to see this!

[@livpapageorge3185]

ok your work is actually amazing !!!

[@graycl0ud]

i am IN LOVE with your posters like holy shit man

[@m1nced_gutz]

these videos are so relaxing and aesthetic

[@sophiavita8151]

Omg you designed one of the Bts pop up t-shirts? I love BTS I had no idea! Super Cool!

[@alyshamckinney3680]

I just found your channel and watched your entire video. You are very pleasant to listen to, follow along with, and your design game is on point. And, I'm also in LA! cant wait to watch more!

[@elenavojinovic3173]

By far my favourite graphic design youtuber!

[@KileySmith]

I truly admire your work! I don't know much about graphic design but you gave some really valuable insight :)

[@thesslozanta4131]

Thank you for idea Kel Lauren beacause of you i have a design for my Portfolio❤

[@mkrosoftpaint]

This is my first video I watch from this cool gal, and wow she's so talented!! Very good work and tips on portfolios and yearly identity crisis :) Also love the chill yet fun mood of this video.

[@maurovicdesign3278]

This video is so helpful!! You are so cool, I love your style!!

[@yazjhtvdtsc]

Omg yes!!! Ty for this! I’m graduating this semester and need to put my portfolio online