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Graphic Design Portfolio Builder

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  • 1,671 Students
  • Updated 2/2026
4.4
(244 Ratings)
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Course Information

Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
2 Hour(s) 45 Minute(s)
Language
English
Rating
4.4
(244 Ratings)
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Course Overview

Graphic Design Portfolio Builder

Fill Your Graphic Design Portfolio With Over 20 Design Projects So You Can Land Real Work As A Graphic Designer

Welcome to the Graphic Design Portfolio Builder course!

This course is for anyone looking to add work to their graphic design portfolio, and is especially geared towards beginner and intermediate designers.

In this course you will find:

  • 20+ Project Prompts and ideas for building a stunning graphic design portfolio

  • Insights from an industry pro and from a hiring manager

  • Resume creation tips

  • Ideas for setting up both digital and hard-copy portfolios

I move quickly through the content, since many students enjoy a quick learning pace. Prefer a more laid-back pace? Many students find that re-watching lectures or pausing the lectures during key learning points is a helpful way to digest the information.

What to Expect:

This course provides everything from project prompt assignments, to an inside look at what hiring managers look for in your resume and portfolio.

You will have the chance to design things like:

  • logos

  • icon sets

  • T-shirts

  • evites

  • social media graphics

  • and so much more!

I designed this course so that everyone could move through the content at their own pace. Feel free to skip around to what interests you most, or go through the course as it is laid out - the choice is yours!

There is also a private Facebook group with over 13,000 students and counting, which is an awesome resource for you to take advantage of while you go through the course. The group is an excellent place to post projects, get insightful critiques, and network with other like-minded students and working professionals all over the world.

Student Feedback:

"This is perfect! I've been working as a publication designer for the last 3 years, but looking to begin a career in UI, UX and Web design. This has been very helpful in shaping the direction I want to start taking and how to prepare for this new career path! Thank you Derrick!" - Ami

Instructor Qualifications and Background:

Derrick has spent his entire career in the creative arts and marketing sector. Starting back as early as high school where he turned homework into paying gigs, his love for all things art and technology driven has continued to grow. Working with brands such as MTV, Nintendo, and Netflix while employed as an intern for Seven 2 Interactive catapulted his career. His branding work and graphic design has been included in international publications for the design industry and regularly featured on trending websites.

Derrick is the owner of a small design agency, Mitchell's Garage | Creative Media Chop Shop, located in the heart of downtown Kalispell, Montana. Mitchell's Garage has been successful in reaching and working with clients all over the world, including Washington D.C., New York, California, Calgary, Austria, Australia, Washington, Colorado, and of course, throughout Montana.

Course Content

  • 14 section(s)
  • 46 lecture(s)
  • Section 1 Introduction
  • Section 2 Design Portfolio Best Practices
  • Section 3 How to set up a Physical Portfolio
  • Section 4 Digital Portfolios
  • Section 5 Working with Creative Briefs and Client Directions
  • Section 6 Portfolio Design Prompts: Visual Identity and Branding
  • Section 7 Portfolio Design Prompts: Packaging
  • Section 8 Portfolio Design Prompts: Page Layouts
  • Section 9 Portfolio Design Prompts: Digital Design
  • Section 10 Portfolio Design Prompts: Nontraditional Design
  • Section 11 Portfolio Design Prompts: Illustration, Hand-Lettering, and Fine Art
  • Section 12 Resume Builder: Stand out from the crowd
  • Section 13 Presenting Your Portfolio To Clients and Employers
  • Section 14 Bonus: How To Build Your Portfolio With WordPress

What You’ll Learn

  • Students will learn how to respond to both vague and detailed client creative briefs, Students will learn how to cater their designs to existing brand requirements, Students will develop a deep body of work for their portfolio, which will help them confidently find design work, Work on Logo design projects., Work on Signage design projects., Work on Business Card design projects., Work on Apparel design projects., Work on Packaging design projects., Work on Magazine Cover design and other print projects., Work on Instagram Grid design projects and Evites.

Reviews

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    Nick Lopresti
    5.0

    So far so good. I’m looking for projects to build my portfolio. Hopefully thats coming.

  • C
    Christina Bellaro
    4.0

    I would like it less without his wife's perspective (sorry). I'd rather it was just led by a designer instead. The back and forth chatter was more distracting than helpful IMO.

  • D
    Debopam Das
    5.0

    Very Helpful but , I personally think it should be updated on trending techinique 2021 or 2022

  • M
    Mary Grace Crawford
    5.0

    This course is WONDERFUL!! Absolutely thorough, thoughtful, and informative. I am so glad that I found this and feel more inspired by Derrick! Good stuff!!!

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