Case Studies
Problem: A common request I get from clients who want to improve their portfolio storytelling is: Can you share any examples?
Solution: I created these video case studies! They showcase portfolio sites by creatives who use storytelling in interesting and effective ways. They also show the kind of feedback my clients can expect to receive when working with me.
Note: I started this 30-Second Scroll series in early 2022, when I was working with both artists and designers, creating under the brand name Artglish. Since then, I have rebranded and focused my work on helping designers with their job search. I’m currently planning a reboot of this video series, and I hope to share more videos before the end of 2023.
Studio Chenchen: Branding & Design Portfolio
Studio Chenchen: Design Studio Today I’m featuring Olivia Chen & Sam Wearne of Studio Chenchen. They are a husband-and-wife duo who provide branding and design services to clients across the globe. What I think is most impressive about this site is how quirky it...
Johan Egerkrans: Illustrator Portfolio
Johan Egerkrans: Illustrator Today, I'm featuring Illustrator Johan Egerkrans. I discovered Johan's work on Instagram and immediately fell in love with his style. I want to share his site because it's a great example of how to use effective storytelling in online shop...
Bogdan Dumitriu: Motion Designer Portfolio
Bogdan Dumitriu: Motion Designer Today, I'm featuring Bogdan Dumitriu, a motion designer who I recently discovered on Instagram. The storytelling techniques he uses in his case studies and project descriptions are really effective, so I'm thrilled to be able to share...
Heather Robinson: Abstract Artist Portfolio
Heather Robinson: Abstract Artist Today’s featured portfolio is Heather Robinson. She’s an abstract artist that I follow on Instagram, and I'm totally captivated by her paintings. I also really love the way she talks about her work in her artist statement. A lot of...
Julia Fernandez: Product Design Portfolio
Julia Fernandez: Product Designer This week, I'm featuring Julia Fernandez, a product designer who I first discovered through the AIGA Portfolio Festival. I'm excited to share Julia’s site because she presents herself in such a creative way. It’s totally engaging and...
Anna Kruhelska: Visual Artist Portfolio
Anna Kruhelska: Visual Artist Today’s featured portfolio is Anna Kruhelska. She’s a visual artist that I follow on Instagram, and her geometric paper creations are just stunning. Anna’s About page is a great example of how answering questions for your audience can...
Kung Pik Liu: Brand Strategist Portfolio
Kung Pik Liu: Brand Strategist Today, I'm featuring Kung Pik Liu, a graphic designer turned brand strategist and the chief designer at Design Angel. I discovered her last month when she did a guest post on Chris Do's Instagram. I was immediately drawn to Pik's work...
Cellar Door Trades: Stained Glass Artist Portfolio
Jarod Crews and Aaron Bernardi: Stained Glass Artists This week, I'm featuring two stained glass and wood artists that I've been following on Instagram for a long time. They are Jarod Crews and Aaron Bernardi of Cellar Door Trades, and their work is just beautiful....
Grace Ling: Product Design Portfolio
Grace Ling: Product Designer Today, I'm featuring Grace Ling, product designer and founder of Design Buddies. We met in the summer of 2020 when we were presenters for the AIGA Portfolio Festival. Grace's site has great hierarchy, which makes it easy to navigate, and a...
Cheryl L. Guerrero: Photography Portfolio
Cheryl L. Guerrero: Photographer My featured artist this week is freelance photographer, Cheryl L. Guerrero. I first encountered her work on the ArtSpan website and was immediately impressed by the connection she seems to have with her subjects. Perhaps even better is...