Reacting to 21 Design Portfolios in 22 Minutes

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  • @ReadyDesignerOne
    @ReadyDesignerOne Рік тому +459

    Love it, feels more realistic as you represent someone hiring who lacks time. My takeaways are:
    - Hero is crazy important
    - Nice profile image
    - Unique layout
    - Interesting consistent visuals
    - Social proof
    - Too much text
    - CTA at the end vs before seeing any work.
    Feels like the structure of a high converting landing page. Patterns are similar.

    • @noiz1762
      @noiz1762 8 місяців тому

      @tyl2953hero as in the first thing you see, not the comic portfolio

    • @LowonganKerja.Indonesia
      @LowonganKerja.Indonesia 2 місяці тому +1

      totally agree

  • @cryptostu
    @cryptostu Рік тому +699

    This should be a recurring series where you review site/portfolio designs and give suggestions as well as praise for good design.

    • @irzq_z
      @irzq_z Рік тому +5

      I agree ☑️

    • @nafiul499
      @nafiul499 Рік тому +1

      Agree

    • @hlvc.design
      @hlvc.design Рік тому +1

      Totally agree!! This video was just great because you gave me some pointers that made me realize I should redesign my website ASAP.

  • @adriandelcampo1312
    @adriandelcampo1312 Рік тому +214

    The craziest thing about this is that now when I visit the websites you've reviewed, most have already made changes based on your feedback further improving their portfolios.

  • @_cjrriley
    @_cjrriley Рік тому +119

    I think both formats work well: a deep dive so that we can understand why the design works well (or doesn't), and quick reviews like this video where we have an idea of what grabs people's attention at first glance.

  • @_francaisconnecte
    @_francaisconnecte Рік тому +21

    I loved your super fast reviews! Please do more of this helpful videos because it’s really inspiring!

  • @vladimirpetroski7089
    @vladimirpetroski7089 Рік тому +105

    Thanks for the shoutout and feedback, Ran! 😁🙌 It means a lot, especially coming from the person I found out about Figma and Webflow! A portfolio redesign is scheduled already, and will stick to one good font and non-generic copy 🙌🤙

  • @bowiejackson
    @bowiejackson Рік тому +18

    Keep doing these, really love to see how your react. I just finished my Digital Design & Development Bachelor 1st year and everything I learnt is what you refer to in the video. Super insightfull!

  • @allanlawrence7757
    @allanlawrence7757 Рік тому +9

    I LOVE THIS VIDEO! I do this every day with clients and competitors. Honesty helps them! You've shot straight as an arrow. Very refreshing

  • @JoshWarner1987
    @JoshWarner1987 Рік тому +13

    thanks for reviewing my site! really appreciate you taking the time

  • @developedbyvarun
    @developedbyvarun Рік тому +40

    Appreciate the shoutout and your input, Ran! 🙌
    I'm in the process of revamping my portfolio, taking your advice into account by refining the colors and fonts. 🙌

    • @z3ro7o
      @z3ro7o Рік тому

      how did you made it? html? or a page builder?

    • @fanofawm1816
      @fanofawm1816 Рік тому

      How bro ???

  • @francisb1
    @francisb1 9 місяців тому +288

    i never understood why people feel the need of saying they use webflow everywhere and right away. 98% of the clients wouldn’t know what that means and it might just confuse them

    • @tocj
      @tocj 9 місяців тому +7

      Thank you

    • @thiagogregory1
      @thiagogregory1 8 місяців тому +16

      I know right!!!! If someone knows what webflow is, they might as well learn how to use it themselves

    • @stefanielle982
      @stefanielle982 7 місяців тому +10

      I would agree and I believe these portfolios are geared towards getting employed full time rather than gaining freelance clients

    • @timothychinye6008
      @timothychinye6008 6 місяців тому +4

      Everyone knows what Webflow is, but I agree that being a Webflow Developer as opposed to a regular Web Developer isn't a selling point.

    • @mallagallabumbum8209
      @mallagallabumbum8209 6 місяців тому

      ​​@@timothychinye6008Most people do not know, what webflow is. People who are designers or work in web know, but the rest doesn't. Ask your parents, your non-creative/dev friends. If you haven't talked about webflow, they do not know, what that is.

  • @AndrewChinco
    @AndrewChinco Рік тому +10

    This format rocks! I absolutely love it. So good to learn from a first impression

  • @logotronix.
    @logotronix. Рік тому +7

    I watch your videos, I learn new things and increase my knowledge of creativity. It really helps me to better understand current and traditional ideas of the design industry. Keep up the good work! 😊

  • @nilspedersen88dk
    @nilspedersen88dk Рік тому +27

    Not to be rude, but its a good lesson as a designer/developer to follow these reviews.
    Being a graphic designer myself for over 12 years, I have learned not to overcomplicate either your work or yourself.
    Ram defenitly has some good pointers we all can learn from. Cool to see so many try something new and differrent, you never get too old to learn something new. But often simplicity and straight for wins over overcomplicated layouts and messages.
    Stick to your gots, try things first before launching, test, re-do, test again - Trust me. I am at my portfolio website version 12 and still not satisfied :D
    Thankyou for an awesome video Ran and look forward to see more portfolios!
    PS: NEVER GIVE UP folks :)

  • @mightydawnweb
    @mightydawnweb 11 місяців тому +4

    This was awesome! Thank you! It would be really great to do this again taking fewer items and going a bit more in-dept. I would like both approaches.

  • @ArlenStone
    @ArlenStone Рік тому +5

    really like this review format. i hope it could be a weekly series

  • @zarrarabdullah1595
    @zarrarabdullah1595 Рік тому +15

    The first website was exceptional

  • @rumble1925
    @rumble1925 6 місяців тому +5

    What's funny is that you were most critical of designs that weren't generic. The ones you liked had several issues but looked like generic overly animated portfolio sites.

  • @ivaylot9452
    @ivaylot9452 Рік тому +6

    These reviews are really helpful. Please continue and as mentioned a deep dive into one or two portfolios is a good idea. I see typography plays a big part.

  • @kasperkarup8640
    @kasperkarup8640 2 місяці тому +2

    Love the idea of going fast through them. I have so far had 15 years of successful career as a UX/UI designer and I NEVER made a portfolio. Never needed one.
    For me in real life as a designer, all my work comes through contacts and word of mouth from previous clients. I've even worked in some quite prestigious companies in Denmark (where everyone wants to work now), and they took me in on a recommendation.
    Just to say that NOT all jobs (at all) go through this standard process of showcasing your portfolio and a hiring manager. I also work as a UX/UI mentor and I always tell students to learn to NOT do what everyone else does... flocking into the same corner of the room, seeing who can yell the loudest with the prettiest portfolio. But ... that's just my way - I've never been without work though :)

    • @Editwithzoya
      @Editwithzoya 5 годин тому +1

      Yes i think you're right, because he also left 400+ portfolios unattended so it's not working that much... i feel bad for those guys wo didn't even get the chance to be reviewed.

  • @ghostly.creature
    @ghostly.creature Рік тому +7

    Love this format! First impression can actually tell you a lot and give some valid feedback to work with, rather than going over every little thing.

  • @SonniaPlatten
    @SonniaPlatten 10 місяців тому

    I loved your super fast reviews! Please do more of this helpful videos because it’s really inspiring!

  • @live2seethelight
    @live2seethelight 3 дні тому

    Thank you for posting this! So helpful, Just started sending out portfolios to companys and after watching this i think i need to do some serius work on my portfolio.

    • @FluxAcademy
      @FluxAcademy  2 дні тому +1

      Glad that this was helpful for you!

  • @ajithr1255
    @ajithr1255 Рік тому +5

    1:47 Personally loved Flowman / Cory's portfolio!

    • @geostricks275
      @geostricks275 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I think it was good too. It`s just not something he wanted or liked. I`m sure another prospective company looking for that kind of designer will love it. Same goes for the others that he just kind of trashed. Every company has their own taste. All in all good devs in my opinion.

  • @mikelove1826
    @mikelove1826 Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed your insights. I gained some insights on what to concentrate on with my portfolio site based on your comments. Biggest take away: be intentional, clear out of the gate and be mindful with the amount of text per block.

    • @FluxAcademy
      @FluxAcademy  Рік тому

      That's great!

    • @z3ro7o
      @z3ro7o Рік тому

      how did you made it? html? or a page builder?

  • @ga7741
    @ga7741 Рік тому +6

    Maybe you could do a part two where you spend a bit more time on the ones that you liked? The ones that you put in your "I'm gonna look into that" pile.

  • @dotpenji
    @dotpenji Рік тому +17

    Wow, you did an amazing job reviewing all those portfolios so quickly! Your insights are really valuable. I'm curious, out of all the portfolios you reviewed, which one stood out to you the most, and why?

    • @FluxAcademy
      @FluxAcademy  Рік тому +5

      I can't remember. My brain has 90 minute memory cache.

    • @motivatedbeastph
      @motivatedbeastph Рік тому +1

      I'm really enjoying this format! The initial impression can provide valuable insights and feedback, saving us the need to dissect every tiny detail.

    • @markanthonymanayan2136
      @markanthonymanayan2136 Рік тому

      I love these portfolio review videos since they provide valuable insights into design styles and trends. Like the content, thanks for sharing!

    • @CyrineZee
      @CyrineZee Рік тому +1

      Your content was so engaging that I lost track of time and didn't realize it had been 22 minutes already. Keep up the great work!

    • @melaniecerez8938
      @melaniecerez8938 Рік тому

      You did a great job. Looking forward to more from you!

  • @moralesmedia4282
    @moralesmedia4282 Рік тому +9

    Only gripe is that the one at 17 was a UX design portfolio which is a little different to web design. With UX there is much more detail and research for those positions.

  • @maxrexff4996
    @maxrexff4996 Місяць тому

    he's judging very good from the professional perspective, and at the same time guiding as well which is really helpful. Impressed 🙌

  • @sweetpillow6001
    @sweetpillow6001 Рік тому +3

    I think, I can totally feel what you are feeling. And I know it's something eh-eh. I wish I could type honestly, but uh-hu. But such series teach us a lot about what to do and what not to do. Definetly learned a lot! Thank you very much.

  • @LH-gb2lh
    @LH-gb2lh 7 місяців тому +2

    Great video! I immediately subscribed to this channel to learn more, and liked it ❤ This is stuff I learn from, also love the speed in which you are doing it.

  • @samirkha
    @samirkha 4 місяці тому +1

    I love these fast portfolios keep them coming

  • @nkechietudo7325
    @nkechietudo7325 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much. Your video really really really helped me. And yh, this format of short reviews is just fine

  • @MrMorrisonandDean
    @MrMorrisonandDean Рік тому +3

    Would love to have a compact video of you explaining, what you are looking for when reviewing a portfolio site. Maybe some red flags too.

  • @MatteoMeniniDesign
    @MatteoMeniniDesign 8 місяців тому +3

    I would be very curious to understand if these portfolios are responsive on mobile or not and what alternatives the designers used to achieve optimal performance

  • @patrickbourne3819
    @patrickbourne3819 4 місяці тому

    This is an awesome video! I'm pulling together a portfolio for product design and this kind of thing makes such a big difference but isn't something we had a lot of focus on so thank you for making videos like this one :D

  • @See_thru_it_all
    @See_thru_it_all Рік тому +1

    Varun's site was my favorite. It had great spacing, bright, easy to read, easy to browse, with creative Doodley artwork that all matches.

  • @jlogo80
    @jlogo80 Рік тому +3

    Lovely and useful video Ran, flux team is amazing and does an incredible work but you have a charisma that no one can replicate.

    • @FluxAcademy
      @FluxAcademy  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate this comment. Everyone has their own charisma and I think different people can relate to different people.

  • @Thatnerdyfella
    @Thatnerdyfella 4 місяці тому +4

    Best note to keep in your pocket is this “no matter where you’re at on your dev journey… someone somewhere at some point in time will hire me.” Thats all that matters. Lol

  • @greham
    @greham 8 місяців тому +13

    It's super sad how every brand designers and creative developers portfolios are similar today. Same animations, same font work, same usability problems, no differentiation. The little zeitgeist army.

    • @matiasrodriguez8602
      @matiasrodriguez8602 2 місяці тому

      When it's creative, it's don't appreciated, like this video, I saw some

  • @ondrejpavelka2179
    @ondrejpavelka2179 Рік тому +2

    well i really enjoy this video, this format. You can learn a lot from it. Id love this turn out serie.

  • @raedjibrail
    @raedjibrail Рік тому +7

    Think it's more beneficial to review portfolios like a prospective employer. You could spend more time reviewing but doubt your opinion would have differed. Found the video insightful and useful. Thank you.

  • @fiftyseventh
    @fiftyseventh Рік тому +4

    great style of video. keep them coming

  • @verunda.7042
    @verunda.7042 7 місяців тому +1

    Hello, I am new here and I love this format of youtube videos, and I'd love to see more!! Keep this up!

  • @ozgoldtimes
    @ozgoldtimes Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the feedback Ran! I need to change a few things you mentioned

  • @tulp_graphics
    @tulp_graphics Рік тому +5

    I love these reviews. Maybe you could do them in two different ways: the fast reviews and in another video the ones you've piled up for a closer look.

  • @AndrewRusinas
    @AndrewRusinas Рік тому +1

    I think this is a good format. Clients will give your portfolio 1 minute at very very most, so roast them professionally by first impression sounds like a great idea

    • @AlFirous
      @AlFirous Рік тому

      1 minute? It's too generous, sometimes they use 5 second rule.

  • @ohadcohen136
    @ohadcohen136 Рік тому +2

    Yes! Love it! ❤ can you do also about other kind of websites besides portfolio?

  • @irzq_z
    @irzq_z Рік тому +1

    22 minutes! It deserves to watch ✌️💜

  • @jazzybrown01
    @jazzybrown01 Місяць тому

    Realy good. I learn alot just hearing your critiques.

    • @FluxAcademy
      @FluxAcademy  Місяць тому

      Awesome! Glad this was helpful.

  • @celestine_iag
    @celestine_iag 5 місяців тому +2

    Yh definitely. Great series and I am looking forward to seeing more.

  • @dzinergram
    @dzinergram Рік тому +1

    12:28 Thank you for reviewing my site ❤

  • @filetmignon9978
    @filetmignon9978 Рік тому +1

    20:15 This one is a template from a popular Udemy course lol. I see it a lot, and for those taking that course (I took it myself too), I highly recommend you design your own instead of using it. It makes you look unoriginal and doesn't help you stand out from others.

  • @alexandralacheva
    @alexandralacheva 4 місяці тому

    Yes the format is very nice, we have one shot to make an impression and it is important to be immediately good.

  • @afiffarakhan4992
    @afiffarakhan4992 Місяць тому

    Thank you, I'd say these below give me inspiration to create something:
    - 12:50
    - 13:40
    - 14:15
    - 16:44

  • @gianicuz
    @gianicuz Рік тому +1

    that bento boxes looks soo clean! tutorials on how to do it in framer? that would be cool.

  • @YahyaNaveed
    @YahyaNaveed 3 місяці тому

    Also check the responsiveness of these portfolios, this is where out-of-grid designs be tricky.

  • @arabirunofficial
    @arabirunofficial Рік тому

    Thanks for this❤ This video clearly show what will be reaction when we put our portfolio for job. Also gives some points about what should we include when we make our portfolio.

  • @mhamouei6250
    @mhamouei6250 11 місяців тому

    thanks, this was great review style. it is actually how employers will look at the websites as you said in the video as well. so looking forward to more similar videos. thanks.

  • @noak3053
    @noak3053 5 місяців тому

    11:05
    Studies have proven that looking at the text is a better way to draw attention to the text

  • @catherinele8417
    @catherinele8417 11 місяців тому +1

    Very useful comments !! The first one is very good !

  • @praveenl169
    @praveenl169 Рік тому

    Also in addition, u could pick one portfolio among them and fix everything and show it. That would help learning for the viewers as well.

  • @rajaryan731
    @rajaryan731 Рік тому

    Hero is crazy important
    - Nice profile image
    - Unique layout
    - Interesting consistent visuals
    - Social proof
    - Too much text
    - CTA at the end vs before seeing any work.

  • @ddivine_concepts488
    @ddivine_concepts488 11 місяців тому

    I'm ok with this way of reviews. Love what you do sir

  • @DesignDev-d8q
    @DesignDev-d8q 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for making this video, Love from India 🙏🏻

  • @yaroshidi
    @yaroshidi Рік тому +1

    Thanks Ran
    Good point on the name, I need to sort this out!

  • @davidcapuzzo
    @davidcapuzzo Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to the part 2!

  • @katherinedao1535
    @katherinedao1535 11 місяців тому

    Please so more of this content! Super helpful

  • @sylviayousif619
    @sylviayousif619 15 днів тому

    loved the vid and the idea

  • @rikbhattacharja
    @rikbhattacharja Рік тому +1

    Please, also evaluate how these portfolios look on mobile. Most people look at websites on mobile anyway nowadays.

  • @digidop
    @digidop Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the review of our portfolio, we appreciate it ! 🫶
    And great video overall!

  • @DionneAiken
    @DionneAiken 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video, reviews and amazing portfolios but I'm confused as to why the trend of everyone using the same or similar webflow template and marketing as webflow developer. Also, reviewing the presentation of a stylized template *design instead of the *actual work that they will be hired to do - is this what clients and hiring managers will do?

  • @Affenhandski
    @Affenhandski 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm surprised that every website has a little circle at the bottom with a man with glasses saying something.

  • @estherayewoh1077
    @estherayewoh1077 10 місяців тому

    Amazing reviews. Learn a lot

  • @Adam.3313
    @Adam.3313 Рік тому

    I learn a lot from you. Thank you.

  • @abstractdesignagency7893
    @abstractdesignagency7893 6 місяців тому

    The take away is : Easy on the Webflow animations and JS guys, not because there are free and accessible that you should use them all at once. So basically stick with what it works and not getting crazy creative. I personally never been a fan of unique portfolios and seems like the recruiters neither, either it turns out confusing or childish. So let's just stick to showing our work in a consistent and clear way.

  • @Akopstad
    @Akopstad Рік тому

    love this, hoping for more :)

  • @behanflaherty9460
    @behanflaherty9460 7 місяців тому

    Awesome, love the quick overview. Sub

  • @alynn.art.studio
    @alynn.art.studio 9 місяців тому

    20:46 I just learned this in Color Theory. It’s called vibrating colors, colors that are complementary on the color wheel. It’s not visually appealing in graphic design.

  • @JoeyNThomas
    @JoeyNThomas 2 місяці тому

    Super interesting! Thanks!

  • @nadaahmed528
    @nadaahmed528 6 місяців тому

    we really need more of this

  • @thewebstylist
    @thewebstylist Рік тому +2

    As always I’d go to mobile view first, that’s when you know true talents in my opinion

  • @YoutubeOverTV
    @YoutubeOverTV Рік тому +1

    Does this page also share the links to the portfolios somewhere?

  • @ad-verticem
    @ad-verticem Рік тому

    magnifique vidéo.. je pense qu'il faut avoir plus dans ce sens. C'est une énorme source d'informations. I learned a lot with this format of vidéo.. wish you make a lot like this. thank you

  • @turnleft8645
    @turnleft8645 Рік тому

    I will sub if you make this a series...honestly, it's really helpful!

  • @merxer3129
    @merxer3129 5 місяців тому

    3:00, 6:00, 8:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:40, 18:00, 18:50

  • @myglobalyt
    @myglobalyt 7 місяців тому

    Wow the slides are great in first portfolio i am wondering if he used powerpoint or maybe figma?

  • @gdsigner1212
    @gdsigner1212 Рік тому

    Great video to inspire ideas!

  • @user-sh2bn7yl8y
    @user-sh2bn7yl8y Рік тому +2

    I dont understand your feedback at 10:54, the goal of a portfolio is to showcase the different projects you worked on, should he only put one single project, make no sense

  • @fel3742
    @fel3742 Рік тому +1

    Could you do one but with UX portfolios? trying to design mine atm and would be helpful
    I've watched quite a bit of videos on UX portfolios specifically and talked to people who I know who have made portfolios, and they usually reflect quite a bit of personality in theirs, have pictures of themselves in a non professional setting, is that good or bad? They are trying to get hired by companies though and are not doing freelancing or any of that

  • @FN_SuperStudio
    @FN_SuperStudio Рік тому +2

    3:46 i also think it does not look like an amazing gyatt.

  • @porushpuri
    @porushpuri Рік тому

    Need more content like this pls!

  • @tomasg26
    @tomasg26 Рік тому

    Great video! Make more of that! Thanks

  • @phyden06
    @phyden06 Рік тому +2

    0:49
    14:14
    18:35

  • @seized-timbres
    @seized-timbres Рік тому

    Love this would love to see more

  • @rohanphaff2640
    @rohanphaff2640 3 місяці тому

    Hey man, great video! I'm currenty building a portfolio myself and got some great ideas, especially from your feedback, on how to improve mine. Thank you!

  • @massiah1298
    @massiah1298 Рік тому

    Is it essential to build a website? Can't it be achieved through platforms like Notion or other free tools? While I have a coded portfolio, maintaining it is challenging. I aim to showcase my case studies and craft an impressive portfolio design. Any Suggestions are welcome

  • @davidcapuzzo
    @davidcapuzzo Рік тому

    this was so helpful to see

  • @eliteomar3538
    @eliteomar3538 Рік тому +1

    Please, I need an answer real quick. Are these portfolios made, just using Html Css and Java script????. Because I'm learning web development at the moment. And I find it very difficult to make an easy animation. How tf are these people doing all that

    • @Abubakr-md6kz
      @Abubakr-md6kz 11 місяців тому

      They probably using webflow or other css frameworks like tailwind

  • @georgepromise408
    @georgepromise408 10 місяців тому

    Please how would you present your work when you design for an imaginary client or brand

    • @FluxAcademy
      @FluxAcademy  10 місяців тому

      Same as for a real client. Have a look at how top designers/studios/agencies present their case studies.