Reacting to 21 Design Portfolios in 22 Minutes

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In this video, I'm going to try to review 50 portfolios super, super fast. You're probably asking yourself, why do it so fast? It's not fair! Give the person enough time to dive into their portfolio. But the truth is, I recently had to hire a designer and I got 550 portfolio applications. If I would spend one minute reviewing a portfolio, that would be over 10 hours! Let's see how I manage to review 50 in 20min.
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📽️ CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Portfolio Reviews
22:21 - Conclusion
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@cryptostu 9 ай бұрын

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

@irzq_z 9 ай бұрын

I agree ☑️

@nafiul499 9 ай бұрын

Agree

@hlvc.design 7 ай бұрын

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

@ReadyDesignerOne 7 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@_cjrriley 9 ай бұрын

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.

@francescob.3019 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@thiagogregory1 2 ай бұрын

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

@stefanielle982 Ай бұрын

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

@timothychinye6008 28 күн бұрын

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 17 күн бұрын

@@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.

@vladimirpetroski7089 9 ай бұрын

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 🙌🤙

@_francaisconnecte 9 ай бұрын

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

@bowiejackson 9 ай бұрын

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!

@adriandelcampo1312 8 ай бұрын

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.

@AndrewChinco 9 ай бұрын

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

@allanlawrence7757 8 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@logotronix. 6 ай бұрын

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! 😊

@developedbyvarun 9 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@fanofawm1816 7 ай бұрын

How bro ???

@mightydawnweb 5 ай бұрын

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.

@nkechietudo7325 8 ай бұрын

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

@ivaylot9452 6 ай бұрын

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.

@zarrarabdullah1595 7 ай бұрын

The first website was exceptional

@ghostly.creature 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ArlenStone 8 ай бұрын

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

@fiftyseventh 9 ай бұрын

great style of video. keep them coming

@ohadcohen136 9 ай бұрын

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

@sweetpillow6001 7 ай бұрын

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.

@mhamouei6250 5 ай бұрын

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.

@B_Migs 9 ай бұрын

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

@arabirunofficial 8 ай бұрын

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.

@nilspedersen6488 8 ай бұрын

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 :)

@davidcapuzzo 9 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the part 2!

@LH-gb2lh Ай бұрын

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.

@FluxAcademy Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@jlogo80 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@verunda.7042 Ай бұрын

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

@ddivine_concepts488 5 ай бұрын

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

@adverticem3346 9 ай бұрын

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

@Akopstad 9 ай бұрын

love this, hoping for more :)

@ga7741 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ondrejpavelka2179 9 ай бұрын

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

@FluxAcademy 9 ай бұрын

you got it!

@Adam.3313 9 ай бұрын

I learn a lot from you. Thank you.

@tulp_graphics 8 ай бұрын

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.

@nadaahmed528 13 күн бұрын

we really need more of this

@estherayewoh1077 4 ай бұрын

Amazing reviews. Learn a lot

@MrMorrisonandDean 9 ай бұрын

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.

@dotpenji 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@motivatedbeastph 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@CyrineZee 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@raedjibrail5565 9 ай бұрын

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.

@irzq_z 9 ай бұрын

22 minutes! It deserves to watch ✌️💜

@tomasg26 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Make more of that! Thanks

@creatoratplay 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful; thank you!

@gianicuz 9 ай бұрын

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

@ozgoldtimes 9 ай бұрын

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

@turnleft8645 8 ай бұрын

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

@catherinele8417 5 ай бұрын

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

@porushpuri 9 ай бұрын

Need more content like this pls!

@georgeuxuidesign 7 ай бұрын

Great video to inspire ideas!

@seized-timbres 9 ай бұрын

Love this would love to see more

@yaroshidi 9 ай бұрын

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

@axeleldrianhadiwibowo2298 7 күн бұрын

the first one was incredible 🔥🔥

@uifry 9 ай бұрын

Thankyou for sharing !!

@davidcapuzzo 9 ай бұрын

this was so helpful to see

@moralesmedia4282 9 ай бұрын

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.

@mikelove1826 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

That's great!

@z3ro7o 8 ай бұрын

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

@digidop 9 ай бұрын

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

@rogerio8710 9 ай бұрын

Seria muito interessante se tivesse mais vídeos nesse sentido. Dá pra aprender bastante durante os comentários, apontando ponderações sobre cores, tipografia, layout e outras coisas. Muito obrigado.

@behanflaherty9460 Ай бұрын

Awesome, love the quick overview. Sub

@FluxAcademy 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@TheIainternet 9 ай бұрын

I hope Cory and David worked at the same place because they both have the exact same Hara project on both of their sites! 😅 Great format! Definitely a real life look at what we go through when hiring.

@daviddooleymedia 9 ай бұрын

Well spotted Iain! Cory is great and we worked on that one together. He handled the dev and I did the brand identity and site design.

@AndrewRusinas 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@user-jk8kn3ij8o 6 ай бұрын

Cool to see him critiquing. I don’t agree with all the criticism but I appreciate his perspective.

@rikbhattacharja 8 ай бұрын

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

@MrTopu-hi3bk 9 ай бұрын

like the superfast, please do more

@praveenl169 9 ай бұрын

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.

@FluxAcademy 9 ай бұрын

Good idea.

@YoutubeOverTV 7 ай бұрын

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

@rajaryan731 6 ай бұрын

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.

@thewebstylist 9 ай бұрын

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

@ajithr1255 8 ай бұрын

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

@geostricks275 6 ай бұрын

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.

@matteomenini9001 2 ай бұрын

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

@massiah1298 7 ай бұрын

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

@rumble1925 23 күн бұрын

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.

@apoorvalakshmiragi75 2 ай бұрын

this is brilliant

@Fostit 9 ай бұрын

Is there a part 2?, awesome review!

@FluxAcademy 9 ай бұрын

coming up!

@gliorganici9506 7 ай бұрын

What's the link for the portfolio at minute 6?

@user-zo2lu6ol2e 6 ай бұрын

Реально рабочая связка, спасибо каналу за вашу работу, вы действительно помогаете новичкам

@RonnyEdryPushpin 9 ай бұрын

cool , love it :)

@myglobalyt Ай бұрын

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

@ahmedghallab5342 4 ай бұрын

شكرا It was helpful

@z3ro7o 8 ай бұрын

how did they make the website? html/css? or just a pagebuilder???

@abstractdesignagency7893 29 күн бұрын

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.

@sohailamahmoud3444 9 ай бұрын

love it

@suzalkhan.3886 9 ай бұрын

We need Part-2

@Mahdisabz 9 ай бұрын

please make this type of video again it was helpful thanks

@FluxAcademy 9 ай бұрын

Sure I will

@enmooned 4 ай бұрын

Interesting how you react to these websites

@juls2334 9 ай бұрын

Great observations as usual, but you should pare your reviews down to 10! Can you also review submitted design portfolios?

@FluxAcademy 9 ай бұрын

Follow me on Twitter so you can comment when I ask for submissions

@DionneAiken 2 күн бұрын

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?

@banjo4856 Ай бұрын

What's different between webflow developers and normal developers?is there any difference?I'd like to know pls

@fel3742 9 ай бұрын

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

@user-kq8zy5wd3u 9 ай бұрын

🔥

@dzinergram 9 ай бұрын

12:28 Thank you for reviewing my site ❤

@Yacchel 7 ай бұрын

great website, which font u use?)

@dzinergram 7 ай бұрын

Inter

@fanofawm1816 7 ай бұрын

Figma or html/css?

@dzinergram 7 ай бұрын

Webflow

@studyuiux 20 күн бұрын

thank you

@rawrsophiex 6 ай бұрын

What’s webflow development?

@_wtf 9 ай бұрын

Designers need to understand that BAD COPYWRITING is ruining your design

@danhemsley 4 ай бұрын

Make it about the work first, not all about ‘You’. 😂😂😂

@filetmignon9978 9 ай бұрын

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.

@fanofawm1816 7 ай бұрын

Which one can u give me link