Watch The BEST Way to Build a Graphic Design Portfolio (Even Without Clients!) Video Tutorial

Want to build an impressive graphic design portfolio but don’t have client work yet? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! In this video, I’ll walk you through the BEST way to create a strong, well-rounded portfolio, even if you’re just starting out. Plus, my favorite fake project briefs. 0:00 welcome :) 0:34 start designing 1:00 step 1: simplify your offerings 3:30 step 2: create a portfolio 5:50 what your portfolio needs 10:15 where to find fake project brief 15:40 now what! 16:40 thank you! Chat GPT fake project brief prompt: "I am a graphic designer building out my portfolio. Can you provide me a fake project brief so I can practice my web design or brand design skills? Provide brand name, about the brand, design style and overall what the client wants." Join the Patreon community here for weekly exclusive graphic design tutorials and to connect with other creatives: https://patreon.com/curatedcollectiveco My FAV coffee alternative, Kamana! Try it out for 15% off, use code MWDC or head here: https://www.kamana.co/MWDC --------------------------------------- // WHERE TO FIND ME // join my community or take my courses: https://curatedcollectiveco.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganweeksdesign/ pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/meganweeksdesignco/ online portfolio: https://meganweeksdesignco.com/ collaboration or business inquiries: support@meganweeksdesignco.com --------------------------------------- // MY FREE GRAPHIC DESIGNER RESOURCES // GET THE FREE WEBSITE DESIGN PROCESS GUIDE HERE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6333c1377a59217f2325625c PRE-WRITTEN EMAILS FOR YOUR GRAPHIC DESIGN BUSINESS: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6438202be83ecbda70778483 WEBSITE IN A WEEK PROCESS GUIDE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64c0bb6ad206cffe61186544 BRAND DESIGN ROADMAP: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/645bf9ca2efd35a7e39194b6 FREE LOGO DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63edbe7c8e06d4dae949448a PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORKFLOW: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64aefc19e181ddda00ff25f5 HOW TO GO FROM HOURLY FREELANCER TO TRUSTED DESIGNER GET MY FREE TRAINING VIDEO 💥 https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62f40298e5ea6b3d8aea4bf3 --------------------------------------- // TAKE MY COURSES // LOGO DESIGN: SIMPLIFIED https://courses.curatedcollectiveco.com/courses/logo-design-simplified DUBSADO DECODED: PROJECT MANAGEMENT https://courses.curatedcollectiveco.com/courses/dubsado-decoded GUIDE TO: LANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN CLIENTS This course has 5 video led modules, a downloadable e-book and you will be able to join my community as well 💕 https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/guide-to-landing-graphic-design-clients ✨ WordPress Website Design Course ✨ https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/wordpress-website-design-course ✨ Custom Branding Process Course ✨ https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/courses/custom-branding-process/ NOW OFFERING BRAND + WEB DESIGN COURSES IN A BUNDLE 💥 https://meganweeksdesignco.thinkific.com/bundles/branding-and-wordpress-web-design --------------------------------------- // OTHER HELPFUL LINKS // Join my email list for more helpful design tips: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61eed0f36114df05454c386a LIKE MY EMAIL STYLE?! JOIN FLODESK FOR 50% OFF https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=80647W GET DUBSADO (my project management system): https://www.dubsado.com/?c=meganweeks SITEGROUND (my favorite website hosting for WordPress): https://www.siteground.com/go/meganwdesignco --------------------------------------- Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/brunch-cafe License code: 9BGJICBFRXV3D8Z6 *I do make a commission on some of the links in this description box. Thank you so much for the support.* #graphicdesign #portfolio