My seven top tips for a portfolio are: 1. Use a nice font (nothing tacky) 2. Whitespace is your friend 3. Use a grid when laying out pages 4. Showcase all your best work (that means your portfolio should have sketches, photos of models, plans, sections, elevations, iso, axos, renders and diagrams). 5. Use good quality paper for the portfolio itself 6. Less is more (only show your best work) 7. Structure your portfolio through your projects from best to least best
@@revolvency Yeah I think that's a good strategy it means when you are talking in an interview your second best project will be on display at the end! Thank you should have thought about that!
@@FEISARCHASSISMK3 your welcome, the thought behind why we should put the our best first and our second best last is because our brain mostly summarize the journey based on the first impression and the last moment. If the summarized journey is good, you're good to go :)
7 years din ako sa Architecture. I failed my thesis twice. Sakit kasi pasado naman lahat, thesis lang talaga. Hahays. But this guy is an inspiration, hindi naman nakabase kung grumaduate ka on time or not, this is not a race, you will be successful in God's time 😀
I don't know why I am watching this at 12 midnight. I am not an architect or even studying related to that field pero great video though Edit: marami pala nakaka relate hahaha
I am more into Linguistics but this type of content is also essential as a person who fancies architecture and/or engineering. I have this best friend who just graduated in Architecture and I often helped her with her plates and thesis, so, with those, I gained a little knowledge about her field. Part of me wants to become an architect, or an engineer, perhaps. Lovelots ✨🤟🏻
me too. i am currently on medical school, still have hundreds of readings left on my desk but here I am watching his videos. I hope I took the risk to take architecture in the past.
I'm in my capstone period right now, not the best and delayed student too then accidentally watched this. Your words really help me to continue and finish architecture.
I was studying civil engineering in highschool. Then I got a higher score than i anticipated on my Baccalaureat exam so I decided to study architecture since I was eligible for it. I hope that this is the best decision of my life.
Seeing this made me remember my bitter past 😢😤 I wish my profs were like you back then. They would diss us real hard and act so hostile like why? 😣 I hated how they just tell us things were ugly and wouldn't even try to correct what's wrong. I wish they be more tempered and act professional sigh
I'm in my 9th grade and still deciding on what course I should take in the future, I really wanted to be an architect, but I still have these negative side of mine that makes me think to just take another course but I don't even have any other options... I'm really inspired of your videos Sir Llyan, you're my inspiration and I would proudly remember every single advices you have given to us future architects ❤️
You are still young. They say starting architects get paid less than construction workers. I'm about to finish my B.S. and in order to get a license you must complete your masters. I thought I'd be working by now, I have no real experience and my body of work is incredibly underwhelming. School has taught me so little, I feel like I am going to become one of those people who ends up with a degree that they never use and ends up doing something entirely different because it pays higher. I've heard too many horror stories from alumni who ended up back in school for different degrees. I'm not trying to deter you from the field, but don't have too high an expectation.
@@jasonpangtay1762 Is it that bad? I'm actually second guessing right now. I feel like I'm on the edge of something I'm not certain to go with. I'm in my last quarter of grade 12 and next month I'll be in college. I am thinking of pursuing architecture but I don't really see myself working for people as an architect. Building things is not my kind of things but I like arts. I'm still indecisive and I'm so stressed. I don't know what I really want it's kinda annoying sometimes that I can't find something I'm passionate about. Please help me.
@@blaresshooman2323 it's a priesthood if what I was told. If you don't think you can dedicate your life to it, if you don't absolutely love doing it, you should not go in.
@@blaresshooman2323 if you don't like building don't enter a field based around developing building. Arts maybe more interor designing, idk you play sims or like making lego houses or anything similar. Minecrsft even?
Llyan Austria hi my friend, I like the way you make you videos, jokes and so on:) My question for you is, are you an architect or engineer? What about your interior design skills?
Architecture was my childhood dream, however I chose different course in college HAHAHA watching this and your other vlogs made me realize that architecture isn't really easy but still its good to watch what are the things future architects will have to go through and I can't imagine myself in that situation. Kudos sir!
Watching your videos from your 2 channels from 2AM and now it's already 6 in the morning. I'm not an architect, just a photographer and a lover of aesthetics. Really enjoyed your vids. Now, coffee time!
I've always dreamed of becoming an Architect but ending up as a public school teacher instead🤣 Glad I found this channel 🤣 Thanks to the Loyd Cadena video napapadpad ako dto🤣
im actually having a hard and fked up time with the college.... and you just made me see some things i was not able to see up until now, damn you opened my eyes with just one video.. im amazed and i really thank you from the bottom of my heart.. i will sub for sure u da best....
School is about to start, I am a 5th year Architecture college student, I'm inspired with your contents, Architect! I am a bit anxious prior to my Thesis but I know I can do it. Thanks for being an Inspiration, Sir! More inspirations and projects to go for you!
"I created it back when I was 3rd grader" SAME MAN SAME HAHAHA. Because my teacher when I was elementary said that " you need to put your signature into this before taking the exam" then, on the spot, I made my signature. Now that I'm a college student that is still my signature 😆
I recently just finished my Year 2 Architecture Portfolio and I can definitely say I think I have what it takes after looking at yours. I'm really not as bad as I thought! Hahaha! I agree with you about portfolio showing a lot of process and context, there's no point putting a rendered piece of work if it doesn't show how you got to that final product. Your process sketches may look messy but there's definitely a way to make them look organised no matter how sketchy or messy they look. I really like the colour coding idea with the contents page and corresponding pages! I also agree that no matter how aesthetically pleasing a final render looks, it's still nice to include a description or a personal caption so the viewer knows the though process that went behind it or your final thoughts on the final look. Honestly though, I kinda like the spacing out of the pictures or renders with the white border like spaces in between, creates a good type of separation eg. your photography page with your neighbour's house ahaha! Love the models as well! Thanks for this video!
What I love about it, it's not THE "FILIPINO ACCENT" that the media (especially foreign media) portraits this is the legit pinoy accent not the forced one
I will subscribed. I find yer channel educative, informative, productive and sensical...Seems yer gud guy. Maganda pgpalaki syo ng parents mo.God bless people like you, hope some time you will share blessings to the needy.
Found this video while looking for references on architectural portfolios. You're very brave to show everyone your old portfolio and poking fun on the content (I kinda hated each version I've made hahaha).
I just started watching your vids yesterday when you reacted to Lloyd Cadena's house. Now I subscribed already and can't stop watching 'cause it is so interesting and formative. Btw, I just graduated from senior high and my first choice was BS Architecture but the school I am attending to doesn't have that course so I ended up taking my second choice which is Civil Engineering. Love your vids!!!
Im not even taking architecture, I'll be taking electrical engineering but I don't know why I'm here guess I just love seeing nice drawings and designs
the moment I heard u graduated from Saint Louis University I hurriedly clicked the "subscribe" button right away. Haha! Same alma mater. I remembered Otto Hahn bldg.
I just finished my first semester of architecture school a couple weeks ago. And they had us put together a portfolio for ourselves as the final assignment. Including our 7 final, scale models. 2 orthographic and isometric drawings drawings, site visit photos and vignette drawings.
Watching this and seeing his portfolio made me realize that I was lucky enough to take a different course in college and graduated just on time because I don't think I could survive architecture. Thanks sir for your videos. I am learning. God bless. 😇
Your vids are very informative and entertaining. I'm still on my 1st year of Architectural Technology hoping I'll get through this. I studied Civil Engineering before but gave up haha not really into it. I was on my final year for engineering when I decided to shift. You're an inspiration. Keep doing more videos. You're the only youtuber I watch regarding architecture. I don't mean to be rude but others are kinda boring. Their videos are too long and they talk to much. But I don't mind if your vids are long because you're entertaining to watch and I could also learn a few things. I've seen your other videos and it's very informative. I like the way you explain things because it's simple to understand, specially for those who don't know much about technical stuff.
I paused your vid on the part of your study background and I red that you're Louisians! Amazing! - Baguio pip here! PS: new subscriber here and your other account! :)
Good pointers to anyone who just graduated (at any course) or to someone applying for new job on how to prepare their CV. Make sure your resume is not that usual one, as if you're filling out a P2.00 biodata. Kudos Llyan! Your mistake is now an opportunity LoL.
I love how you critic your past works. It only made you realize how competent you've become today. Congratulations! And I'm learning a lot from your vids eventhough I'm not on the same career path. 👏🏻👍🏻 more power!
I'm pursuing of being an architect and your channel will help me a lot on my journey. Thankful I found your channel. Keep on with your vlogs kuya From Philippines 💓😍
People are gonna discourage you down the way but it’s one of the most rewarding degrees. Even the people in the program don’t understand the opportunities they have coming out of school. I’m still in my 3rd year going to my 4th but I learned a lot.
Interesting, thanks for this. From our perspective your portfolio looks extensive and probably too big - most offices are very busy and need to get a shorter overview. Also it must be expensive to reproduce and send out to companies? Would be good to keep it as a synopsis and you can always have more available if asked for. Thanks for your content!
I always try to be simple but when I finish doing it, it turns out to be way too extra. I am so conscious lol. "Is this simple enough? Oh no, it's way too simple and now it is boring. Better add a blast of colors here and there. Oh, what a cool font!"
We all make nonsense mistake when we are amateur , and at that time we think that it is a great thing ,,,, no one shows their that kind of mistakes but you have the courage to discuss with us ..
Just graduated this December and I'm really scared in applying a job. What tips can you give me and what job should I start first? Thank you and Happy New Year!
Tip base s expi ko. Gandahn mo ung content layout ng resume mo, then portfolio, madalas hnhnap s atin ung pf, sa interview practice ng mga common questions, sa job nmm dpt alamin mo san mo b gusto, pede k kask mapunta s site, or office, pero if gusto mo ma explore and construction, mag site ka. Either site archi, or project-in-charge ang open n position.
I'm not even an Arki student (but an Art student) pero I find your videos so entertaining. Full of personality and passion. I'm learning so much from this video. Mahusay! *subbed*
Graphics Designer here... It's ok to have a hard front page and softer papers for the succeeding pages as long as you use glossy C2S papers. Not only C2S can make your portfolio look like a magazine, but it will also allow you to print images without that ugly printer lines like Llyan had (lol) as the ink sticks better to C2S. Better if you can use a standard A4 size sheet and ask them to bind it for you like a magazine. It'll cost you, but it'll make your portfolio stand out. Find an amazing print shop with good equipment as they can guide you through the process. Bad print shops just take your money and prints your file like a highschool research paper. Additionally, if you have a graphic designer friend who knows how to use Adobe InDesign, commission him to lay it out for you. It'll be an advantage as he can lay your portfolio out faster, professionally and with style. (Pag alam ng iba, pagawa mo sa kanila). If you don't want to commission other folks, try to learn the basics of margins and layout. I have worked as a graphic designer for an architectural firm before and I've seen a lot of architectural portfolios both from pros and newbies. Sometimes, presentation is what gets you the job because it tells a lot about you. You can easily tell between the guy who has a good working attitude and those who are crammers. If you have a website, that would be nice, but a handy portfolio is a god-sent. I've also made a lot of mini-magazine portfolios for my co-workers before and they bring it every time they go out. It gets them clients from gatherings or even from casual parties. A hard copy is handy and unbeatable because it's tangible Haba ng sinabi ko pero just my one peso guys.
Sir Austria, Really like your youtube channel... Very informative yet not boring because you mixed or injected humors in it which makes more interesting and very relatable as a viewer... Informative yet fun to watch.. A BIG fan now... Kudos to you and to your channel... 😊
I'm taking Drafting Technology on the nearby city and hopefully, after finishing this course, I can enroll to Architecture in the future. Nakaka inspire lang po maging katulad nimo Boss Llyan.
saw your videos sometime last year and it really helped me get motivated to start my own vlog as well. coming from a small-scale practitioner / freelance architect. God bless brother!
In my opinion / or in my style: 1. It's too thick. There's no much time to see all of that. Keep it below 50 2. If you appllying, divide it on the projects not the output. Unless you just want to be a 3d artist / drafter.
Just like what he said, the portfolio was made when he was still studying. That's why he's sharing it for us to inform and change some of his mistakes.
it's interesting how you divided it up by the type of work, like 3D render, rather than by individual project! those sectional scale models are really cool btw!
Im not an architect graduate but a graphic designer by profession who also know/works with Sketch up + vray Softwares.. to be honest your tutorials and tips are REALLY helpful. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Keep it up.
thank you for the video.. its helpful, new subscriber! will love to see a video about the transition from architecture school to real life, tips for doing interviews, looking for jobs etc
While interesting enough to keep me captivated without skipping to the end, what was with that "sucking" sound you made in closing out the video??? As for names being placed upon pages you are not alone. Most Architects that I've worked with over the past 25 years plaster their name on every sheet and document that comes out of their printers, plotters and software. Artists even sign over top of their work! They say its for copyright purposes but the reality is closer to ingrained psychological conditioning. If you don't want to spoil your presentation place your copyright name in the binding area. BTW: Have a prosperous and happy new year!
Wow Architect, diko alam na may isa kapa palang channel, this packs a lot of value sa mga baguhan architect at nagsisimula palang sa paggawa ng portfolio.
Thank you for helpfulness! I am an international student and I struggle a lot with many things but watching your videos help me a lot because if you can do it probably I can do it! 💕
saw this video, and it's the right timing mah dude! Been stressing out on how can I start making my portfolio since I just graduated this year. This video inspired and motivates me to finish my portfolio. Thanks a lot!
