Stuck between balancing classes and design projects? Here's some quick tips on how I prepare professional Behance projects with Adobe Express in record time.
If you are a graphic designer, photographer, or digital creative of any kind, Behance is an amazing way to centralize your work and get noticed. Full of amazing projects by creatives all over the globe, it can be daunting to look through and know where to begin creating your own.
When I first began, I was discouraged due to a lack of time to create another fully fleshed-out design, just to show off the one I had just created. But it doesn't have to be. I want to share how I use Adobe Express to knock it out in hours, not days, and even from your phone.
When translating big projects and visions into professional presentations and case studies, it can be hard to know where to start. With my quick tips, I wanted to eliminate the guessing game and put each task into nice, bite-sized pieces to be done in between classes and busy days.
If you are anything like me, when building out a project, your desktop or folder tends to look a little like a warzone. Tons of logos, graphics, photos, fonts, and more are scattered across your computer storage.
So with a fresh slate in Adobe Express, I begin by locating all of my assets and making them instantly accessible in my design. The project library feature in Adobe Express is perfect for this.
When I first looked at some of the beautifully connected and flowing case studies over on Behance, my first thought was "How?" Every creator has their methods, but this is mine for breaking down and brainstorming your designs, while having full control over text and more.
I often think of Behance projects as "scrollable slide shows" in a way. In my projects, each "slide" is a 1920 x 1080 image. And there are two ways that I tackle the project based on my needs.
If I need embedded sections, videos, or text from Behance with clickable links, I use the option on the right. If I simply want to create a killer design that flows and tells a story with static visuals, the left option is my best friend.
Another fun way that I looked at Behance projects is by thinking of Behance as your "Creative Passport." Each project thumbnail is a "Passport Stamp", and you want your stamps to look neat and pretty to show off to people and employers.
Bring in eye-catching & key elements of your design to stop a scroll from your "stamp" or "first slide." Vibrant colors, logos, and jaw-dropping mockups help potential clients on Behance see your work first, and help employers see your eye for detail and visual appeal.
These are a breeze to make in Adobe Express, as you can take your more complicated assets from other programs and easily layer them for your thumbnail. Even within the same document, you can ensure visual continuity and drag and drop everything you need.
And in a flash, you have taken your finished project to a promoted one. Don't let your creative products get lost in your files and submitted projects. Turn them into opportunities
Multiple times, I have completed class projects or personal projects, and they just sat gathering dust. Yet with Adobe Express, I was able to turn those designs into beautiful projects, which in turn were noticed by employers and friends alike. It allows you to build quickly, consistently, and on the go to make the most during your busy schedule.