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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Matt Fredette

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Matt Fredette

A clear, no-fluff portfolio that proves simplicity and outcomes still win

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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What Kind of Companies & Roles Should You Actually Apply To? 🤔

What Kind of Companies & Roles Should You Actually Apply To? 🤔

How to match your strengths with the right companies—plus a way to map your own fit

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Jordan Putnam

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Jordan Putnam

Strong narrative flow, thoughtful visuals, and a speculative project done right

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
ResumeResume
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Why You’re Not Landing Interviews—And How to Fix It 🧰

Why You’re Not Landing Interviews—And How to Fix It 🧰

Use this free prompt to uncover what your portfolio, resume, or positioning might be missing

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Visual skillsVisual skills
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Dashan (Shawn) Ji

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Dashan (Shawn) Ji

A masterclass in making your portfolio visually memorable — without overcomplicating it

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Make Your Portfolio Look Pro (Even If You’re Not a Visual Designer Yet) ✨

Make Your Portfolio Look Pro (Even If You’re Not a Visual Designer Yet) ✨

A guide to sharpening how you present your work visually—and the tools that can help

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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5 Startup Terms Every Junior Designer Should Know 🧠

5 Startup Terms Every Junior Designer Should Know 🧠

Everything junior designers need to know about navigating—and thriving in—the startup world

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Vijayalaxmi (VJ) Wankhede

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Vijayalaxmi (VJ) Wankhede

How a UX engineer turned product designer built a portfolio that actually converts

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Choosing a Portfolio Tool That Works For You (Not Against You) 💻

Choosing a Portfolio Tool That Works For You (Not Against You) 💻

Framer, Webflow, Vibe Coding & Co: Choosing the Right Tool for Your Portfolio

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
ResumeResume
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Stand Out for the Right Roles by Doing What 90% of Juniors Don’t 🎯

Stand Out for the Right Roles by Doing What 90% of Juniors Don’t 🎯

Learn how to define and sharpen your positioning to attract roles that actually fit your strengths

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Your Portfolio Is a Product—Start Iterating on It Like One 🔁

Your Portfolio Is a Product—Start Iterating on It Like One 🔁

How to apply product thinking and analytics to make your portfolio work harder

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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How to Get Real-World Work Into Your Portfolio as a Junior Designer 💼

How to Get Real-World Work Into Your Portfolio as a Junior Designer 💼

From Practice to Proof: Smart Ways to Get Real Work into Your Portfolio

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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