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.

Wordy Wednesdays

Wordy Wednesdays

On Wednesdays, we look at artist/design statements or About pages and discuss the vocabulary they use to describe their work. Today we'll look at the About page of Leo Burnett, an ad agency with offices all over the world. Below is the text from their Chicago office...

Let’s Talk Tuesdays

Let’s Talk Tuesdays

On Tuesdays, we watch talks or interviews with artists and designers and discuss how to present our work clearly and with confidence. This week we'll see animator Joshua Slice discuss his short films about Lucas The Spider. As you watch this interview, consider these...

Video Mondays

Video Mondays

On Mondays, we look at videos of art critiques, interviews, and resource demos. Today we’ll discuss a short montage clip of Miss Saigon, a famous musical based on the opera Madame Butterfly. I’ll ask three questions for you to reply to in the comments, and then I’ll...

Thursdays in Review

Thursdays in Review

On Thursdays, we read reviews or news stories about art or design and study the language used in them. This week’s article is about the importance of tap, featuring dancers Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Jason Samuels Smith, and Derick K. Grant....

Wordy Wednesdays

Wordy Wednesdays

On Wednesdays, we look at artist/design statements or About pages and discuss the best vocabulary to describe the work. Today we'll look at the About page of Tesla, a company that specializes in designing electric vehicles. Here are the first two paragraphs from their...

Let’s Talk Tuesdays

Let’s Talk Tuesdays

On Tuesdays, we watch talks or interviews with artists and designers and discuss how to present our work clearly and with confidence. This week we'll see an interview with documentary photographer Lynn Johnson. As you watch this interview, consider these questions:...

Video Mondays

Video Mondays

On Mondays, we look at videos of art critiques, interviews, and resource demos. Today we’ll discuss the 25th Anniversary Collection of Myst - my favorite video game! I’ll ask three questions for you to reply to in the comments, and then I’ll share the answers on...