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.

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 Korean sculptor MyeongBeom Kim, and although it's very short, still offers some useful vocabulary. Here is the text from Colossal, in...

Wordy Wednesdays

Wordy Wednesdays

On Wednesdays, we look at artist/designer statements or About pages and discuss the vocabulary they use to describe their work. Today we'll look at the Bio/About page of Lin-Manuel Miranda, a composer, lyricist, and performer. Below is a clip of him starring...

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 hear Yasmine Naghdi speak about the Gailene Stock Memorial Award Workshop. 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 Rivka Enolsky, a Ukranian jewelry designer. I’ll ask three questions for you to reply to in the comments, and then I’ll share the answers on Facebook during Friday...

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 Steven Universe, and its cartoonist Rebecca Sugar. Here are the first four paragraphs from Variety, in italics. The “Steven Universe”...

Wordy Wednesdays

Wordy Wednesdays

On Wednesdays, we look at artist/designer statements or About pages and discuss the vocabulary they use to describe their work. Today we'll look at the Behance page of Olssøn Barbieri, a graphic design agency that specializes in brand identity and packaging design....

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 hear from printmaker Denise Aguiar of Brighton University. As you watch this interview, consider these questions: Does...

Video Mondays

Video Mondays

On Mondays, we look at videos of art critiques, interviews, and resource demos. Today we’ll discuss the Borderless exhibit by Team Lab. I’ll ask three questions for you to reply to in the comments, and then I’ll share the answers on Facebook during Friday Live! ...