what to put in your graphic design portfolio

Hi! In this video I'm sharing my best prompts, ideas, and projects to put in your design portfolio. This video goes into how to ACTUALLY put together a portfolio and what type of graphic design projects to include. Branding project ideas, layout, illustration, and more inspiration! This is for you if you need ideas for your design portfolio or you are just starting out as a designer! Hope you enjoy x!
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projects for inspiration found on Behance
My Skincare Branding
www.behance.net/gallery/13216...
Poetry Festival Posters
www.behance.net/gallery/18022...
Game Illustration
www.behance.net/gallery/16973...
Coffee Shop Branding
www.behance.net/gallery/18056...
Floral Illustrations
www.behance.net/gallery/18046...
Restaurant Branding
www.behance.net/gallery/18059...
Book Design
www.behance.net/gallery/17469...|book+cover
Gym Branding
www.behance.net/gallery/17813...|gym+branding
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Paola Kassa

[@alikayneedscoffee3935]

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

[@user-vq7ou1ym9v]

as a student who graduates this year your videos have been a great help

[@YohanTD]

Love to see you back Paola, as someone venturing into freelance, you were helpful since the start!

[@Cands.W]

I've only recently started on this journey, but I do love seeing activism projects in portfolios. :)

[@PaolaKassa]

yes that’s a really great idea!

[@BrandynVal]

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.

[@PaolaKassa]

Oh I love that idea! I hope this video helped you -congrats on graduating!

[@krystle8090]

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!!!

[@ludovicdesgroseilliers]

​@@krystle8090same thing here 👋🏻 gratuated last year and still can't find a job

[@rabbit9471]

Is it recommended to go to college for graphic design?

[@krystle8090]

@@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.

[@jt9603]

Girl I thank you for this from the bottom of my heart

[@marigi2013]

This is a great place to start, thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@asbotstudio]

Nice portfolio ! Thanks for suggestions 😊

[@lolo57109]

Your voice is so clear to understand the subject of the video ❤ thank you so much 🙏

[@skidogleb]

Congrats on 100k! Subscribed. I have my first graphic design interview today and I appreciate the help.

[@david.a.rieckhofTV]

Thank you for the advice, it was quite helpful as usual 😎

[@canguyen9609]

Omg im so struggle and stressful what I need to put into my porfolio. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@ellyshiabrooke8993]

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!

[@karlasanchez3655]

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 💜

[@hiarinaa245]

Thank you so much for this video, it helps me so much!!!

[@noorahmadlondon]

thank you sm for this amazing video and advice! it really helped me :D (youve earned a new sub!!)

[@Hickman_Illustrations]

Very helpful since I am just getting started!

[@negbob]

I agree 10 the minimum. Best work! Thanks for your videos. I wish you luck on 100k.

[@mennausama5000]

thank you veryyyyy much this helped me i really needed this love you

[@cappuccino_please]

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.

[@drxpsectxonww8767]

yoo i never thought of this, thats cool because i never know what to say with these portfolio projects

[@blazehaze233]

it also works really well when you ask it for briefs

[@LuciferSakai]

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. 😊

[@PaolaKassa]

thank you!

[@MCMcThriller]

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!

[@PaolaKassa]

Yay so happy you’re here!!

[@draconx546]

thank you for the advice

[@zakiroyhan]

Thank you so much paola

[@user-oe4rq2gk5k]

This helped me a lot. Thanks a lot! been stuck up for a while this is a very big help.

[@PaolaKassa]

So glad I could help!!

[@The_Snaked_Gun]

This is inspiring Paola! I will use alot of this info for my portfolio.

[@MrPlomsone]

Great work, strong type skills.

[@DarkVortex1]

gurl you are so prettyyy

[@victorebhodaghe3885]

ok you are acctually skilled

[@maithilym4717]

This is a great video !

[@meXpro.exe_]

Good job girl 🎉

[@nobody-yh2bf]

this was helpful

[@jxrdynmxrie]

very helpfu!!

[@justingrzala3189]

This video is amazing

[@lindseyetienne2057]

Thank you, you got a new Subscriber 🎉 Keep up the amazing work and inspiration.

[@PaolaKassa]

thanks for being here!!!

[@claravllar]

very motivating :)

[@comfysofi]

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!

[@PaolaKassa]

🤍🤍

[@simplyartbyflo]

Thank you so much

[@aditisarode8885]

Love youu

[@joshlopez_23]

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🙂

[@ktista11]

same!!! felt a little less alone reading this comment :) GOOD LUCK TO THE BOTH OF US

[@reebuxdesigns]

Great! thanks.

[@diannthus]

thank youuuuu

[@Blsckstone]

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?

[@garvbhotia6647]

Nice information

[@kennymota4351]

Great input. where would i have access to mock ups?

[@joye4632]

I would love to know where you found those beautiful mockups for your skincare project 🥹❤

[@PaolaKassa]

I have a whole series on making the brand! Here’s a link to the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLsGRpTmOkMXN1wtasS5SUz5Wy04fwrYrr&si=YKyx-fQRbQcnzPEz My mockups are linked in the last video!

[@za.is.za.]

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?

[@PaolaKassa]

I get mock-ups from all over! Like Envato, Adobe stock etc- there is more info in my other design project videos!

[@dadamme1182]

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?

[@NickTorius]

Great video. Subscribed !

[@PaolaKassa]

Thank you so much!

[@yuktanaik8051]

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. :)

[@cv.designz]

Where do you find all those HD mockups?

[@tarizicastillo2951]

include some ux/ui design in my portfolio 🥂

[@reemamr2095]

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??

[@stretchgenics]

If i am just starting out, where do i find the brand mockups for backgrounds and packaging? LOVE the video!!

[@PaolaKassa]

I like finding mockups on Envato, Adobe stock, yellow images- I have some other videos on where to find mockups!

[@QuintonMcReynolds]

I'm waiting till I have to take my college class to male a portfolio

[@user-uf2cg3mn3e]

Thank you so much this video helps me change my perspective of my current website.

[@skincrawlbaby]

for free??????? you are a godsend 🙏🏻

[@rhyza..1739]

Hi! What app/website should i use for my portfolio? 😊

[@sophia_lyon]

great eyeliner!!

[@PaolaKassa]

omg thank you!!!

[@sophia_lyon]

ofc! as soon as I clicked on the video I was like omg this is what every girl wishes their eyeliner looked like! @@PaolaKassa

[@PaolaKassa]

@@sophia_lyon this is the best compliment ever

[@evtonic3]

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.

[@owencrosby3605]

Any advice for someone building a portfolio for college submissions?

[@garvbhotia6647]

Movie posters or Visiting cards

[@toxicstudios904]

I was wondering if character designing would fall under graphic design. I've looked at a professional character design based portfolios.

[@user-bo2rp7un1n]

that would come under illustration/animation design i think. Character designers usually work with teams that create shows/films

[@Spencer_125]

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?

[@PaolaKassa]

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

[@humaaaannnnnn]

I don't understand much about portfolio for graphic designers 😭😭 bur i love editing... 😭

[@loveniamurphy5191]

hi i was really wondering what programs you use for these projects?

[@PaolaKassa]

check out my other videos to watch me create projects for your portfolio!

[@KerenLapid]

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)

[@PaolaKassa]

You can do a lot of different types of work in one portfolio!

[@rabbit9471]

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?

[@PaolaKassa]

Try finding your first clients through word of mouth! Someone you know might need some design work done

[@SinisterIsBad]

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!

[@PaolaKassa]

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☺️

[@SinisterIsBad]

@@PaolaKassa thank you so much!

[@SinisterIsBad]

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.

[@adrianparra4442]

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.

[@PaolaKassa]

If it’s just a mockup project and you’re not selling it or anything it should be fine!

[@adrianparra4442]

@@PaolaKassa thank you 👍🏽

[@janylakey]

Does it have to be what I did for someone else bc I have a lot that I did for myself

[@PaolaKassa]

You can also use projects for yourself of course!

[@MDK253]

How much time/days it takes to make complete branding?

[@PaolaKassa]

Usually with clients I take about 4-6 weeks!

[@amilsawadoogu3590]

thanks mesdame

[@maddoxhill1369]

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…

[@PaolaKassa]

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

[@isakiworksdone8601]

hai, am a Graphic designer

[@Jasmine-bk6mb]

drop the eyeliner tutorial omg how did you do it so perfectly?? love the vid btw :D

[@Thaisaaaaaar]

Hi I have a question, so this portfolio is completely online? And where do I collect these projects. Thank you! :)

[@PaolaKassa]

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!

[@MarilynKe]

Please, what do you use to creat such a dynamique portfolio. Can you make a tutorial ?🙏 Like + suscribe❤❤

[@tamiaarroyo]

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.

[@PaolaKassa]

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

[@Sketch_Sesh]

The book is titled Qwiki 😂 wink 😉