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I think the reason pro's tend to have niche areas is that they've dabbled in everything I'm sure and have eventually found their strengths and what they like the best. So being newer you try and get what you can because there are also so many places out there that want you to do EVERYTHING. and its crazy. I was doing graphic design and video editing, but I know video editing is not my strong suit, its not my favourite and so forth, I've dropped it from my repertoire. I think as you go on your design journey you will eventually find your niche that works well for you. But It's hard to find that and choose one when you're still learning everything.
Yeah I agree with this. When you are still a beginner you are basically a sponge trying to soak up as much knowledge and experience as possible. You wont find your niche until you are a lot more experienced and know what parts of design you enjoy the most and are the most skilled in. I think though, if you are putting together a portfolio as a beginner, you should try and adjust it to the place you are applying to. If somebody looks for a package designer they want a package designer so you send them a portfolio with mainly package design. Nobody has to know that you are still looking in every direction. Or if you are a beginner and are applying for a design school it would (depending on the school ofc) be very helpful if you show in your portfolio that you have experience in a variety of areas of design and aren't just focused on one thing.
yes i definetly agree with that, also, i think this video is more directed to freelance designers while most of us strat off by working for a company wich like you said, expects us to do everything
@@valala2987 i feel this. I have a strange history though. I did a lot of work in the past in flat and web media but now am learning web development after leaving design all together for a decade. I came here to say though a lot of these newer jobs cast a wide (and often unrealistic) job requirement so I also feel like there is probably some pressure to show diversity in that aspect just to get into the door.
The only setback I have found to this, is if you are seeking a design job I've often received emails stating that they love my portfolio but wished I could do THIS as well, and when I present to them a portfolio that caters to that as well they respond with "well why didnt you tell us that in the first place!?" and I'm looked over yet again.
There is a big difference in workflow, methods and tools between a Graphic....UI ...UX....Product Design.... Service Design .....as a UX/Service designer I never touch anything related to Graphic Design or Product Design as I have great team mates to do that. I think a portfolio should also reflect that unfortunately non-design based companies don`t understand that in fact some are mixing design with front-end development.
Yes design and development are too different things the portfolio which we see look stunning have custom art and animation by a professional designers but beginner front end dev like me can't do that as I am not that interested and good at design also some of these websites are too heavy for website
As a junior UX Designer, I can testify to this that hiring companies expect so much from you already that at the end you dont even know what to even call your own title. I have applied to countless jobs with titles UX Designer/Product Designer and when I have interviewed with the companies they send me design challenges that are focused on designing web application using HTML/CSS/JavaScript or logos which have nothing to do with UX. UX Design focuses on improving a current system and understanding what the best design is for the user, but now companies expect not only to perform user testing but also design these interfaces and code them as well. Their lack of knowledge in the field of UX amazes me.
True! I'm currently a transportation design student and these tips apply to any portfolio regardless of the field of specialisation or medium of portfolio. Great stuff man! Keep it up! Love your content. Really helps regardless of field.
Not true, I got into design and freelance with a portfolio of 6 big projects and zero clients - I just made up the projects but created them like they were real 😉
I wish this focusing on one study is applicable where I'm living. Because here, for $300-400/month, you're supposed to know how to do print and web graphics, branding, SEO, copywriting, photo and video editing, and CSR, all at the same time.
I've checked Melanie Daveid's portfolio so many times that I can perfectly understand why youtube recomends me this video. What a great portfolio it is!
Just need to interject a thought. Having nearly 3 decades of experience producing a mad myriad of deliverables for a fantastic range of collaborator/clients, which has, in turn provided me with a really robust collection of hardcopy samples. I have found that what works best for me when prepping to present work to a prospect, is to hand pick from my library 10-12 pieces that are within the range of work I anticipate this prospect will be interested in, 2 - 3 pieces that are my personal favorites (and that I have anecdotes to share regarding) and then a couple to 4, items that are really different than the other items I will be showing. I try never to bring more than 20 individual pieces, if possible. Using this process 1) reacquaints me with the library, 2) makes sure I am thinking in terms of what the prospect will want to see and 3) ensures I am not taking excess materials that won't be relevant or, should a client want to see everything, I won't have 4 hours worth of deliverables to explain through. It is important, even starting out, to maintain a perspective that you are evaluating if you wish to work with them, as much as they are doing the same about you. Just my 2 cents...and I claim it to be no more 'true' than any others #opinion.
Don't become hurt by it, use it as a tool to improve. Do you think the owners of these portfolios were born with the ability to design like that? No, they started from a point where their designs sucked. It's a process and you need to have persistence and patience to succeed.
I have this same feeling when I discovered Behance 2 years ago. I just got depressed seeing how far of journey I need to go through to be as good. It felt like being punched in the face. But things will get better and as long as you keep pursuing, you will be fine. You will improve!
Hey Satori I'm an amateur graphic designer that has a portfolio. This video is very helpful to me! In my industry, methodology can be considered as your case study 😊 Thanks for showing the differences so that I can also level up my creatives!
I think it is a great video, but not in all countries we can only put one work area, sometimes they require us to have experience in almost all design areas. And as is to be expected for a very low salary, there is no graphic culture.
To be fair, I’m a little annoyed by the fact that so many different types of designers use the term “product design” to describe their skill. I myself have a master’s degree in industrial design (or product engineering) and when I’m looking for job opportunities I always come across job offers titled “product designer”. However, 90% of these refer to UX, UI, code or graphic design. Don’t you think that it’s better to stick to the term of “graphic design” even though it might sound outdated?
totally agree. It's not fair fo the industrial product designers. It's so annoying that the majority of UI UX designers only think of the word "product" as an "online product" or app. Don't forget your mac, your espresso machines, your wacom pen was designed by product designers. And I'm a graphic designer btw, still working for PRINTED products like magazines! haha
Graphic designer is not only outdate, it's unnacurate for what people may be looking for in a product designer. Not every Graphic designer does ux/ui. Probably just adding "Digital" product designer could help this confusion. Careers are changing and being created, whether we like it or not.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t have any problems with the new emerging jobs. I just think that there should be a better system to differentiate the digital vs the physical for instance. Although this would not solve the whole issue as a lot of other physical industries such as machinery, medicine, ... would be classified under physical. Oh well, I guess this issue won’t be fixed by complaining about it in the comments of a CZcams video. Have a nice day guys 🙂
its good to be a specialist but the problem is HOW TO be a specialist, you can make a video about what design fieled you should choose i think that'll be great!
Adhering to Niches is big problem. I had employers ask me "Did you do UX for a medical application that sells vitamines to customers over the internet" and they were not satisfied when I answered that I did many different types of UX but never for pharmaceutical companies. This trend will force niche people being hired freelance for very specific industries and applications over and over again. God forbid that these niches disappear. This all is just making our profession harder and harder. Coupled with ageism and constantly changing technology, and trends. This profession starts to sound like mine field that is crumbling away under your legs constantly. Not great choice of longterm profession...
@@filetmignon9978 The point I am making is that companies started looking for very specific specializations. For example a farmaceutical company is not looking for UX designer anymore, they are looking for UX designer that works farmaceutical UX design. And the doors are closed for anyone else. So the same people stay in same niche always, and are not able to leave, or new people to come in.
@@filetmignon9978 There's a problem that gets highlighted between dentists and all other doctors in the medical industry. What happens is that dentists are supremely good at their dentistry, as is expected of them, but they tend to lack expertise or basic required pro-activeness and connected knowledge about when teeth are becoming a symptom for something else. Maybe it's related to the nose? The eyes? A common way is to consult an ENT doctor, but what if it is connected to some other problem that dentists are unable to recognize? (This is just something I read somewhere, so please don't take my word for it entirely. But it leads me to the next point). See, by making niches and having people and clients focus only on the niches, you're basically boxing up the potential of a person to just something that they have been great at so far. People themselves are dynamic, and it's silly that someone should stick to just something when instead they could be challenged and encouraged to do something better. Inspiration also strikes from various sources instead of only one place. The problem is with employers and clients who want a niche, and therefor force people to choose a niche and get better at it. At a personal level too, if I were a designer excelling at logos, and I want to switch over to something else, I'd be very discouraged to start over with something else because I need to do it all over again (which is normal and can be overcome with practise and confidence), but I'd still be lacking and feeling dissatisfied because people don't want the newness, and I'd be unable to make any buck off of it when I'm doing designing for a living. All of this is at a personal level, so it is easy to couple with ageism. People want to hire freshers who are already specialized instead of being patient and letting a person grow into their passions. This boxing up becomes stereotyping soon enough, and then the imbalance in enjoying design as opposed to simply doing it because the client needs it will become a very unfortunate stress. I hope I'm making sense enough for you to understand; sorry if I didn't I can try to explain better if you wish.
Thank you, I’m planning to go to university but do want to continue taking classes that will show me how to make movement. One of my favorite inspirations is how on AppleTV’s The Morning show begins with using illustrator.. your the bomb... I thought I was loosing my mind 😂😂...
Very nice, but... Forgotten about the most important factor... Just to have right contacts. I know people without business card, website and even portfolio, unable to design well, and having lots of work and clients...
oh for sure, having contacts is essential. However that isn't a part of a graphic design portfolio as such. I have made videos in the past on gaining clients and also networking 👍
Making a portfolio is really hard sometimes, specially if you didn't did one before or if you don't have enough experience in the area you want to announce your service.
I don’t see how you can call “graphic designer” a “redundant” job title. There are PLENTY of job ads out there for that. They are -from my experience- more generalist jobs than a UI/UX designer, and in particular jobs that also involve printing at some stage. A graphic designer could/can design a UI, a UI designer is less likely confident using InDesign and laying down a spread for a magazine or a poster. It would be like saying that we also don’t need titles like “motion designer” because many UI jobs require motion… they are totally different jobs and skills required!
Am a product designer and i bump into this. This is Gold. @SatoriGraphics i have been watching and listening to your content, when i was a graphics designers, lol things changed and am a product designer now but funny enough how your content still affect lives and are Gold.
Question I’m a student and we are working on our portfolios, should we have have both a booklet and a website portfolio? I feel the website portfolio is the way to go especially for the future. We are doing paper portfolio for the certification. Which do you feel is the way to go once I am out in the real world? Yes I drive one of my professor crazy 🤣🤣 always thinking outside the box.. She’s talented but from the Madmen days of graphic design....
Great question. I personally suggest that you make a fixed online portfolio, and then you can make a booklet for specific instances. For example if you have a potential logo design client, tailor a booklet geared towards that. If you are trying to get into university, then a broader more general booklet for that. This is what I would do 👍
The thing about being a specialist is approached from a wrong angle IMO. Anyone wondered why does Elon Musk make cars AND spaceships? There are two completely different things - the common denominator is innovation and the end goal which is a sustainable future. I think designers should work similarly - what's your end goal? It's so robotic if you are 'assigned' to one thing and you can't cross it bc 'you're not a specialist any more'. It's possible that in the future you'll be imagining an animation and it'll be put together by an AI. Gave a goal and style - don't say 'I use after effects'. It's going to get old FAST.
Just gonna throw this out there--although I agree with your main point, the big thing Telsa and SpaceX have in common is batteries. Get that technology right and both of those will work much better than they do today.
Can you create a video showcasing pro portfolio making process? Since most of us watching might be newbies so we need your help in creating our portfolios. If possible please try to make a video on creating a portfolio. Thank you for creating such an amazing content.
Your content is really awesome & I have seen most of your content & it's amazing. But I checked your portfolio website, it was very slow & isn't optimised much & too many responsive elements which made be want to exit several times. I think you should look upto that as most people won't be waiting more than 5-10 sec to load up
It's gonna be a problem which specific field of Graphic Design for me since our college just mixed Industrial Design, Logo Design, Animation, Video Editing, etc. all in one program. Btw, we haven't got to UI and UX subjects.... Maybe never. I just checked my prospectus and it's not there.
I'm currently making a course on how to setup a graphic design business which is about 90 minutes long, and that has taken 3 months to make. So imagine how long a 30 hour course would take..
@@SatoriGraphics i can wait as long as i can but please that's something which will make career of hundreds of people since I haven't seen a single graphic designer as good and as appealing as you're ...i am currently broke but still trying to learn yet I haven't been able to achieve what i could have If i had proper sources...that course will benefits thousands... hope you understand
I also wanna put it out there that you can create a great portfolio without having to spend for it or even if you don't have clients yet! There are so many websites where you can start to create your portfolio for free
Hey Satori. I'd love if you could give portfolio advice for designers who specialize in designing identities for NEW companies, NEW brands, NEW products. Why am I asking this? Because basically I don't solve an existing "problem", I'm creating something that's never seen before, based on all relevant factors. My protfolio is working because people hire me based on what they've seen. But I'm looking to catching really big fishes, big companies who invest in someting new. One client like that would spare me working with all the lower-budget clients.
That will not work in Thailand; i'm just gonna say this. Graphic designer in this third country means you can do all from photoshop, ai, ae, pr, to taking images; editing videos, and not to mention; you need to know how to use FB for marketing. Like ummm, this country is either illiterate or cheap af.
I lived in Thailand for 10 years, mainly in Hua Hin. I moved from there this year. I think that each culture does have their own styles and ways of doing something, for example the graphic design in India will be very different to that in say the US. However, you can take these tips and modify them to fit your culture and your clients
True, I tried applying for openings as a poster and banner designer, and when I checked the openings, they are literally paying peanuts for doing everything from handling social media interactions to editing videos too.
@@aniketsahu9316 i don't take on clients that simply refuse to understand the pricing structure. i lived in India for a few years after having left for a decade. they expect all those things you mentioned but in their minds social media and editing isn't valuable. i simply refused to take them on but i have also learned to not have this job as my sole income because it makes me appear desperate.
I personally hate when a contact form pops up asking for name and mail ID. I will never use that in my website. I will let my works take clients to my contact page.
Some of these have animations and some are just super difficult and need lots of programming knowledge. Isnt that kinda off the abilities or the must have of a graphic designer?
One thing that is really very bad about portfolio websites (and any other, for that matter) is when the link provided leads into 404. If you move your site, always implement redirects!
Would you consider illustration to be a design niche like the ones you talked about, or a tool in a graphic designer's toolbox, or it's own profession separate from graphic design?
Illustration is still a part of graphic design and can be implemented in almost every kind of design from UI, publications, merchandises like t-shirt etc. It's also one of the most distinguishable methods when it comes to establishing your style/niche since not many can recreate the same art style.
Hey! I know I'm late to the party, but I like your video and is now getting the hang of making a portfolio. May I get the link to the portfolios that you show in this video? And perhaps yours too while I'm at it! The portfolios are quite inspiring after all.
Hey bro!! great video....as you mentioned you r working to improve your portfolio website, I just have a suggestion. when i went to the digital downloads section, I'm unable to see half part of the left side due to left nav bar,.... jus look into it, but you are my inspiration bro
Quick question, should someone do a folio in your strongest area in graphic design. An example maybe a product designer, should the designer work on product design portfolio?
If you are a designer that dabbles in many areas of design, it might be worth having 3-4 sections on your website dedicated to each one. But keep the same visual theme throughout if possible. But always show you strongest work either way.
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I think the reason pro's tend to have niche areas is that they've dabbled in everything I'm sure and have eventually found their strengths and what they like the best. So being newer you try and get what you can because there are also so many places out there that want you to do EVERYTHING. and its crazy.
I was doing graphic design and video editing, but I know video editing is not my strong suit, its not my favourite and so forth, I've dropped it from my repertoire. I think as you go on your design journey you will eventually find your niche that works well for you. But It's hard to find that and choose one when you're still learning everything.
Yeah I agree with this. When you are still a beginner you are basically a sponge trying to soak up as much knowledge and experience as possible. You wont find your niche until you are a lot more experienced and know what parts of design you enjoy the most and are the most skilled in. I think though, if you are putting together a portfolio as a beginner, you should try and adjust it to the place you are applying to. If somebody looks for a package designer they want a package designer so you send them a portfolio with mainly package design. Nobody has to know that you are still looking in every direction. Or if you are a beginner and are applying for a design school it would (depending on the school ofc) be very helpful if you show in your portfolio that you have experience in a variety of areas of design and aren't just focused on one thing.
yes i definetly agree with that, also, i think this video is more directed to freelance designers while most of us strat off by working for a company wich like you said, expects us to do everything
@@norekolivas I'm talking about freelance as well. I've only ever freelanced.
@@valala2987 i feel this. I have a strange history though. I did a lot of work in the past in flat and web media but now am learning web development after leaving design all together for a decade. I came here to say though a lot of these newer jobs cast a wide (and often unrealistic) job requirement so I also feel like there is probably some pressure to show diversity in that aspect just to get into the door.
The only setback I have found to this, is if you are seeking a design job I've often received emails stating that they love my portfolio but wished I could do THIS as well, and when I present to them a portfolio that caters to that as well they respond with "well why didnt you tell us that in the first place!?" and I'm looked over yet again.
There is a big difference in workflow, methods and tools between a Graphic....UI ...UX....Product Design.... Service Design .....as a UX/Service designer I never touch anything related to Graphic Design or Product Design as I have great team mates to do that. I think a portfolio should also reflect that unfortunately non-design based companies don`t understand that in fact some are mixing design with front-end development.
more info plz? :D am really curious
Yes design and development are too different things the portfolio which we see look stunning have custom art and animation by a professional designers but beginner front end dev like me can't do that as I am not that interested and good at design also some of these websites are too heavy for website
As a junior UX Designer, I can testify to this that hiring companies expect so much from you already that at the end you dont even know what to even call your own title. I have applied to countless jobs with titles UX Designer/Product Designer and when I have interviewed with the companies they send me design challenges that are focused on designing web application using HTML/CSS/JavaScript or logos which have nothing to do with UX. UX Design focuses on improving a current system and understanding what the best design is for the user, but now companies expect not only to perform user testing but also design these interfaces and code them as well. Their lack of knowledge in the field of UX amazes me.
True! I'm currently a transportation design student and these tips apply to any portfolio regardless of the field of specialisation or medium of portfolio. Great stuff man! Keep it up! Love your content. Really helps regardless of field.
Thanks for the feedback, it's great to see the content being relevant to so many people
*Looks at my portfolio with one embedded youtube link and gradient background* ...ok
Mine is just some html text .....ok
@@pranitp.29 mine is a text file
Mine is an empty file .....ok
You guys at least have content in it right?
Yes but
Pros have good portfolio because they have projects and client orders to display
Spitting facts
Some of us have to start somewhere
Not true, I got into design and freelance with a portfolio of 6 big projects and zero clients - I just made up the projects but created them like they were real 😉
create your own mini projects that are attractive
You can do mock briefs or design contests, then add those to your portfolio
I wish this focusing on one study is applicable where I'm living. Because here, for $300-400/month, you're supposed to know how to do print and web graphics, branding, SEO, copywriting, photo and video editing, and CSR, all at the same time.
Seriously, it's ridiculous!
Wtf
Sounds like India!!
Sounds like the same world I am living...
it's mostly in smaller companies, where they expect one person to do a job that requires 5 people!
What i love about your tutorials beside the rich content , is that you go directly to the point ❤️👏
I appreciate that, thanks :)
I've checked Melanie Daveid's portfolio so many times that I can perfectly understand why youtube recomends me this video. What a great portfolio it is!
Just need to interject a thought. Having nearly 3 decades of experience producing a mad myriad of deliverables for a fantastic range of collaborator/clients, which has, in turn provided me with a really robust collection of hardcopy samples. I have found that what works best for me when prepping to present work to a prospect, is to hand pick from my library 10-12 pieces that are within the range of work I anticipate this prospect will be interested in, 2 - 3 pieces that are my personal favorites (and that I have anecdotes to share regarding) and then a couple to 4, items that are really different than the other items I will be showing. I try never to bring more than 20 individual pieces, if possible. Using this process 1) reacquaints me with the library, 2) makes sure I am thinking in terms of what the prospect will want to see and 3) ensures I am not taking excess materials that won't be relevant or, should a client want to see everything, I won't have 4 hours worth of deliverables to explain through. It is important, even starting out, to maintain a perspective that you are evaluating if you wish to work with them, as much as they are doing the same about you. Just my 2 cents...and I claim it to be no more 'true' than any others #opinion.
Seeing this stuff makes me feel like I’ll never be a good designer
Don't become hurt by it, use it as a tool to improve. Do you think the owners of these portfolios were born with the ability to design like that? No, they started from a point where their designs sucked. It's a process and you need to have persistence and patience to succeed.
@@SatoriGraphics superb, i also had the same thought.
I have this same feeling when I discovered Behance 2 years ago. I just got depressed seeing how far of journey I need to go through to be as good. It felt like being punched in the face.
But things will get better and as long as you keep pursuing, you will be fine. You will improve!
@@michelleevangelio3589 Can i see your portfolio?
Bruhhhh...me too
This is amazing! Super helpful and I'm not even a graphic designer! There's lovely gems you dropped here that can help multiple industries. Thank you.
Wow that's really nice of you to say, thanks
Hey Satori I'm an amateur graphic designer that has a portfolio. This video is very helpful to me! In my industry, methodology can be considered as your case study 😊 Thanks for showing the differences so that I can also level up my creatives!
problem solving is the #1 distinguishing factor! thank you Satori! or Thomas!
Tom is fine lol, thanks:D
I think it is a great video, but not in all countries we can only put one work area, sometimes they require us to have experience in almost all design areas.
And as is to be expected for a very low salary, there is no graphic culture.
Having a chat with someone professional is always worth ❤️ thanks bruv
no problemo dude
During my degree in Graphic Design I've used many of your videos - and they've helped med a lot! So thank you!
That's really awesome to know, happy to have helped you on your degree Emma 👍👍
You have no idea how happy Tom saying "grAphic design" like that makes me
Haha obviously I don't, but I have a vague idea now :P
@@SatoriGraphics Im not complaining tho! keep up the good work :)))
To be fair, I’m a little annoyed by the fact that so many different types of designers use the term “product design” to describe their skill. I myself have a master’s degree in industrial design (or product engineering) and when I’m looking for job opportunities I always come across job offers titled “product designer”. However, 90% of these refer to UX, UI, code or graphic design. Don’t you think that it’s better to stick to the term of “graphic design” even though it might sound outdated?
I know many industrial design graduates that are UX/interaction designers
same, it was so frustrating
totally agree. It's not fair fo the industrial product designers. It's so annoying that the majority of UI UX designers only think of the word "product" as an "online product" or app. Don't forget your mac, your espresso machines, your wacom pen was designed by product designers.
And I'm a graphic designer btw, still working for PRINTED products like magazines! haha
Graphic designer is not only outdate, it's unnacurate for what people may be looking for in a product designer. Not every Graphic designer does ux/ui.
Probably just adding "Digital" product designer could help this confusion. Careers are changing and being created, whether we like it or not.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t have any problems with the new emerging jobs. I just think that there should be a better system to differentiate the digital vs the physical for instance. Although this would not solve the whole issue as a lot of other physical industries such as machinery, medicine, ... would be classified under physical.
Oh well, I guess this issue won’t be fixed by complaining about it in the comments of a CZcams video.
Have a nice day guys 🙂
You are just amazing man, Just keep it up.
Graphic Designers beginners like me learn a lot of things from you bro.
Thanks.
Dude idc about anything i clicked the video just for its DOPE thumbnail. 🔥🔥
its good to be a specialist but the problem is HOW TO be a specialist,
you can make a video about what design fieled you should choose
i think that'll be great!
I will write this down thanks
@Chris just typing anything to be the first to comment :^)
@@productip-productivitytips926 lol
I want to thank you for the quality content you are creating and sharing! It's so useful and pleasant to watch! Good luck!
No problem, I enjoy making content and the fact people find it useful is great. Enjoy your day :p
Mahn I gotta say your portfolio website looks absolutely stunning.
Yet another video that is spot on! Well done.
Great video Satori!
Really insightful and essential. Thanks cus I've learnt something today.
Always great to see people finding my vids useful
Adhering to Niches is big problem. I had employers ask me "Did you do UX for a medical application that sells vitamines to customers over the internet" and they were not satisfied when I answered that I did many different types of UX but never for pharmaceutical companies.
This trend will force niche people being hired freelance for very specific industries and applications over and over again. God forbid that these niches disappear.
This all is just making our profession harder and harder. Coupled with ageism and constantly changing technology, and trends. This profession starts to sound like mine field that is crumbling away under your legs constantly. Not great choice of longterm profession...
i don't understand what u mean by that
@@filetmignon9978 You will one day
@@PixPunxel no i dont really understand the point youre trying to make
@@filetmignon9978 The point I am making is that companies started looking for very specific specializations. For example a farmaceutical company is not looking for UX designer anymore, they are looking for UX designer that works farmaceutical UX design. And the doors are closed for anyone else. So the same people stay in same niche always, and are not able to leave, or new people to come in.
@@filetmignon9978 There's a problem that gets highlighted between dentists and all other doctors in the medical industry. What happens is that dentists are supremely good at their dentistry, as is expected of them, but they tend to lack expertise or basic required pro-activeness and connected knowledge about when teeth are becoming a symptom for something else. Maybe it's related to the nose? The eyes? A common way is to consult an ENT doctor, but what if it is connected to some other problem that dentists are unable to recognize?
(This is just something I read somewhere, so please don't take my word for it entirely. But it leads me to the next point).
See, by making niches and having people and clients focus only on the niches, you're basically boxing up the potential of a person to just something that they have been great at so far. People themselves are dynamic, and it's silly that someone should stick to just something when instead they could be challenged and encouraged to do something better. Inspiration also strikes from various sources instead of only one place.
The problem is with employers and clients who want a niche, and therefor force people to choose a niche and get better at it. At a personal level too, if I were a designer excelling at logos, and I want to switch over to something else, I'd be very discouraged to start over with something else because I need to do it all over again (which is normal and can be overcome with practise and confidence), but I'd still be lacking and feeling dissatisfied because people don't want the newness, and I'd be unable to make any buck off of it when I'm doing designing for a living.
All of this is at a personal level, so it is easy to couple with ageism. People want to hire freshers who are already specialized instead of being patient and letting a person grow into their passions. This boxing up becomes stereotyping soon enough, and then the imbalance in enjoying design as opposed to simply doing it because the client needs it will become a very unfortunate stress. I hope I'm making sense enough for you to understand; sorry if I didn't I can try to explain better if you wish.
Thankyou - useful presentation that cuts through the UX/UI confusion
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Thank you, I’m planning to go to university but do want to continue taking classes that will show me how to make movement. One of my favorite inspirations is how on AppleTV’s The Morning show begins with using illustrator.. your the bomb... I thought I was loosing my mind 😂😂...
I had to check the date this video was published because all the websites you showed even your portfolio looked like they were built around 2015
😬 oh the humanity
Very nice, but... Forgotten about the most important factor... Just to have right contacts. I know people without business card, website and even portfolio, unable to design well, and having lots of work and clients...
oh for sure, having contacts is essential. However that isn't a part of a graphic design portfolio as such. I have made videos in the past on gaining clients and also networking 👍
This video impacted and taught me well. Thank you Satori.
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Thank you :)
Making a portfolio is really hard sometimes, specially if you didn't did one before or if you don't have enough experience in the area you want to announce your service.
It was very helpful to understand my thought about portfolio..thank you.
I don’t see how you can call “graphic designer” a “redundant” job title. There are PLENTY of job ads out there for that. They are -from my experience- more generalist jobs than a UI/UX designer, and in particular jobs that also involve printing at some stage.
A graphic designer could/can design a UI, a UI designer is less likely confident using InDesign and laying down a spread for a magazine or a poster.
It would be like saying that we also don’t need titles like “motion designer” because many UI jobs require motion… they are totally different jobs and skills required!
Am a product designer and i bump into this. This is Gold. @SatoriGraphics i have been watching and listening to your content, when i was a graphics designers, lol things changed and am a product designer now but funny enough how your content still affect lives and are Gold.
sir, would u kindly drop links of the websites featured in the video....
Keep up with your good work, Bro!
Hey thanks a lot Nikhil!
Amazing content! Thanks so much for this video
It makes sense to me what you said to add yourcmastery uniqueness and personality thanks alot.
Yep. I'm currently redesigning my portfolio as we speak 👍
Very informative. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful Claire
Loved the video!
First comment to you my man
Very well explained!
Thanks for the feedback Hira!
thanks a lot for your content!
No problemo :))
Thanks, great advice!
Glad it was helpful!
Super helpful! Thank you!
Thanks for the comment Joanna and have a great day
Question I’m a student and we are working on our portfolios, should we have have both a booklet and a website portfolio? I feel the website portfolio is the way to go especially for the future. We are doing paper portfolio for the certification. Which do you feel is the way to go once I am out in the real world? Yes I drive one of my professor crazy 🤣🤣 always thinking outside the box.. She’s talented but from the Madmen days of graphic design....
Great question. I personally suggest that you make a fixed online portfolio, and then you can make a booklet for specific instances. For example if you have a potential logo design client, tailor a booklet geared towards that. If you are trying to get into university, then a broader more general booklet for that. This is what I would do 👍
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Awesome video, thanks a lot!
Much appreciated man
thanks for the helpful tips!!! Keep it up.
The thing about being a specialist is approached from a wrong angle IMO. Anyone wondered why does Elon Musk make cars AND spaceships? There are two completely different things - the common denominator is innovation and the end goal which is a sustainable future. I think designers should work similarly - what's your end goal? It's so robotic if you are 'assigned' to one thing and you can't cross it bc 'you're not a specialist any more'. It's possible that in the future you'll be imagining an animation and it'll be put together by an AI. Gave a goal and style - don't say 'I use after effects'. It's going to get old FAST.
Just gonna throw this out there--although I agree with your main point, the big thing Telsa and SpaceX have in common is batteries. Get that technology right and both of those will work much better than they do today.
Super helpful so thank you bruv
No problem 👍
Beautiful video, thank you!
Great video but, you're a logo designer, why do you use squarespace logo?
1 year late, but.. what an amazing video bro, nice work!!
It would be really awesome if the links to the example portfolios were attached.
very helpful video, thank youuu!!
Can you create a video showcasing pro portfolio making process? Since most of us watching might be newbies so we need your help in creating our portfolios. If possible please try to make a video on creating a portfolio. Thank you for creating such an amazing content.
Prudent and wise advices. Thx!
Your content is really awesome & I have seen most of your content & it's amazing.
But I checked your portfolio website, it was very slow & isn't optimised much & too many responsive elements which made be want to exit several times. I think you should look upto that as most people won't be waiting more than 5-10 sec to load up
Ah, you forgot one last differentiator (maybe more applicable in the ad industry): Spec/pitch work vs. actual client work that was produced.
Really Useful ✌🏻👍🏻
Great content! It would be even better if you would share the portfolio websites showed in the video
yes good shout, thanks
Quite enlightening 👍
Happy to help!
Thanks! :D I'm agree with your proposals.
It's gonna be a problem which specific field of Graphic Design for me since our college just mixed Industrial Design, Logo Design, Animation, Video Editing, etc. all in one program. Btw, we haven't got to UI and UX subjects.... Maybe never. I just checked my prospectus and it's not there.
make a course on skillshare or udemt...maybe about 30-40 hours in length...it will help many of us
I'm currently making a course on how to setup a graphic design business which is about 90 minutes long, and that has taken 3 months to make. So imagine how long a 30 hour course would take..
@@SatoriGraphics i can wait as long as i can but please that's something which will make career of hundreds of people since I haven't seen a single graphic designer as good and as appealing as you're ...i am currently broke but still trying to learn yet I haven't been able to achieve what i could have If i had proper sources...that course will benefits thousands... hope you understand
Thanks a lot! More vids and tips please!
More to come!
I also wanna put it out there that you can create a great portfolio without having to spend for it or even if you don't have clients yet! There are so many websites where you can start to create your portfolio for free
Hey Satori. I'd love if you could give portfolio advice for designers who specialize in designing identities for NEW companies, NEW brands, NEW products.
Why am I asking this? Because basically I don't solve an existing "problem", I'm creating something that's never seen before, based on all relevant factors.
My protfolio is working because people hire me based on what they've seen. But I'm looking to catching really big fishes, big companies who invest in someting new.
One client like that would spare me working with all the lower-budget clients.
That’s really amazing 😉
That will not work in Thailand; i'm just gonna say this.
Graphic designer in this third country means you can do all from photoshop, ai, ae, pr, to taking images; editing videos, and not to mention; you need to know how to use FB for marketing.
Like ummm, this country is either illiterate or cheap af.
I lived in Thailand for 10 years, mainly in Hua Hin. I moved from there this year. I think that each culture does have their own styles and ways of doing something, for example the graphic design in India will be very different to that in say the US. However, you can take these tips and modify them to fit your culture and your clients
True, I tried applying for openings as a poster and banner designer, and when I checked the openings, they are literally paying peanuts for doing everything from handling social media interactions to editing videos too.
@@aniketsahu9316 i don't take on clients that simply refuse to understand the pricing structure. i lived in India for a few years after having left for a decade. they expect all those things you mentioned but in their minds social media and editing isn't valuable. i simply refused to take them on but i have also learned to not have this job as my sole income because it makes me appear desperate.
@@SatoriGraphics Why you left Thai? And where are you living now?
hahaha its so true my friend, same case that happens in my country Indonesia.
Graphic Designer means that we can do anything about computer thing
I personally hate when a contact form pops up asking for name and mail ID. I will never use that in my website. I will let my works take clients to my contact page.
This is Really helpfull
Thanks always you are great also👍👍
Some of these have animations and some are just super difficult and need lots of programming knowledge. Isnt that kinda off the abilities or the must have of a graphic designer?
One thing that is really very bad about portfolio websites (and any other, for that matter) is when the link provided leads into 404. If you move your site, always implement redirects!
Your web dev is from my country!! WOW!!
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It might depend on where you live though. I live in a country where people are expected to be full stack most of the time...
Would you consider illustration to be a design niche like the ones you talked about, or a tool in a graphic designer's toolbox, or it's own profession separate from graphic design?
Illustration is for sure a niche, I think there was an example on the video of an illustration style portfolio
Illustration is still a part of graphic design and can be implemented in almost every kind of design from UI, publications, merchandises like t-shirt etc. It's also one of the most distinguishable methods when it comes to establishing your style/niche since not many can recreate the same art style.
Clip art works for some things, and original illustrations are needed for other things.
Being a skilled an accomplished designer is HARD!! VERY HARD!! A very limited number of people can do it effectively!
Always good
And always thanks bro
Hey! I know I'm late to the party, but I like your video and is now getting the hang of making a portfolio. May I get the link to the portfolios that you show in this video? And perhaps yours too while I'm at it! The portfolios are quite inspiring after all.
Great tips. Thanks. Some websites where to show our portfolios?
Which is the best choice for you to create your portfolio? Squarespace, Readymag or Adobe portfolio?
I’m overwhelmed with choices
Very helpful
Hey bro!! great video....as you mentioned you r working to improve your portfolio website, I just have a suggestion. when i went to the digital downloads section, I'm unable to see half part of the left side due to left nav bar,.... jus look into it, but you are my inspiration bro
That has been fixed. ;)
@@FarhanRahmann oh great....really fast haha
@@madetigowtham2880 If you know how fix it than it doesn't take time ;)
@@FarhanRahmann true.... btw you are the developer bro?
@@madetigowtham2880 Yes Indeed ;)
Quick question, should someone do a folio in your strongest area in graphic design. An example maybe a product designer, should the designer work on product design portfolio?
If you are a designer that dabbles in many areas of design, it might be worth having 3-4 sections on your website dedicated to each one. But keep the same visual theme throughout if possible. But always show you strongest work either way.
I like your website layout.
You are the best
Hey thanks a lot man
What guidelines should i follow when making a portfolio?
Nice video
Well Said!
Good insight! Thank You.
Could you list out the websites you showcased to check out.
Who is the designer of the funny animated jumping head :)
no niche for me as i have to do everything as a social media manager lol
thank you Ronaldo Nazario!
great video, feel like I’ll never be a good designer :(
good idea
Link all the folios you showed us..