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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Rachel Chen

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Rachel Chen

Craft at the Intersection of Design and Engineering

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
ResumeResume
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The Ultimate Resume Guide for Designers in 2025 📄

The Ultimate Resume Guide for Designers in 2025 📄

How to stop overthinking and start building a resume that actually works

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Nivedha Nirmal

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Nivedha Nirmal

Thoughtful craft, confident identity, and a voice all her own

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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How to Write a Strong Case Study for Your Portfolio in 2025 💪

How to Write a Strong Case Study for Your Portfolio in 2025 💪

Everything you need to know to structure, write, and present your design work in a way that actually lands interviews.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Anastasia Tumasova

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Anastasia Tumasova

Strong visual instincts, solid platform thinking, and a clear focus on consumer mobile — even without real-world projects

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Designing Your Portfolio in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide 🧑‍💻

Designing Your Portfolio in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide 🧑‍💻

Everything you need to structure, shape, and sharpen a standout portfolio in 2025

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
PortfolioPortfolio
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Mitchell Zeller

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Mitchell Zeller

A thoughtfully crafted portfolio that blends product design and front-end development with clarity and style

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
ResumeResume
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How (and Where) to Apply to Design Jobs in 2025 Without Losing Your Mind 😩

How (and Where) to Apply to Design Jobs in 2025 Without Losing Your Mind 😩

Getting interviews isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter, faster, and a little more creatively

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
HacksHacks
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Making Fictional Projects Feel Real: A Smarter Way to Test Your Work 🔬

Making Fictional Projects Feel Real: A Smarter Way to Test Your Work 🔬

How to bring structure, clarity, and data into your case studies—without a real product or user base

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
ResumeResume
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The Tools I Actually Use for My Design Job Search 🛠️

The Tools I Actually Use for My Design Job Search 🛠️

A focused, no-fluff breakdown of the 5 tools I use to run an effective design job search—from portfolio to prep to networking.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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The Smartest Questions to Ask in Your Design Interviews 🧐

The Smartest Questions to Ask in Your Design Interviews 🧐

Ask better questions, have better interviews—and stand out for the right reasons

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Visual skillsVisual skills
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Miggy Fajardo

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Miggy Fajardo

Proof that sharp visuals and smart storytelling win — especially early on in your career

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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