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.
Tony Mayer: Graphic Design Portfolio
Tony Mayer: Graphic Designer Today’s 30-Second Scroll features Tony Mayer. He's a graphic designer who I discovered when I googled "best graphic design portfolios." I think his site deserves that title, and here's why... First, Tony's site is really fun and delightful...
Sophia Lee: Multimedia Artist Portfolio
Sophia Lee: Multimedia Artist Today, I'm featuring Sophia Lee, a multimedia artist that I discovered through the ArtSpan website. She cares deeply about the environment and our impact on it, but you might not realize that at first glance. Her site illustrates how even...
Martha Magsombol: Product Design Portfolio
Martha Magsombol: Product Designer Today’s featured designer is Martha Magsombol. She’s a product designer whose site was recommended to me by a former client. Martha’s site is inspirational for many reasons, such as her personal branding and conversational language....
Spencer Aldworth Brown: Photography Portfolio
Spencer Aldworth Brown: Photographer Today’s featured artist is Spencer Aldworth Brown. He's an award-winning freelance photographer that I discovered on the Artspan website. His portfolio includes editorial, fashion, food/drink, portrait, and fine art photography....
Amy Lima: Product Design Portfolio
Amy Lima: Product Designer Today’s featured designer is Amy Lima. She's a product designer that I discovered on the Awwwards website when I searched for the best design portfolios of 2021. One of the problems I often see in my portfolio language reviews is generic...
Listening for success: Interview with Cara Leopold
This month on the blog, I interviewed a colleague who focuses on listening skills and strategies in her business. Cara Leopold, from Leo Listening, is an English listening skills coach who brings together adventurous expats and intrepid travelers to watch and discuss...
Want to speak with more confidence?
Have you ever just totally nailed a presentation? Left the audience laughing, clapping, or wanting more? When I was in college, during a study-abroad program, I had to give an end-of-semester presentation about what we'd been studying. It was an art history class and...
How to stand out and get noticed in only 30 seconds
What's something you can easily do in 30 seconds? Wash your hands? Run up a flight of stairs? Decide someone's future? A designer in one of my recent workshops was upset to learn that his audience might only look at his portfolio for 30 seconds. He asked how he could...
How artists and designers can give a good interview
A lot of people feel nervous before an interview. Personally, I always get cold fingers. It’s totally normal, and if you are interviewing in a second language, it can feel even scarier. But, don’t worry. Interviewing is a skill you can build just like any other, with...
Should I speak up in groups or stay silent?
How many times have you sat through an entire meeting and not spoken a single word? It's pretty boring, isn't it? I know some people would rather not participate because they don't think their ideas are important enough or they feel anxious if they speak up. They'd...