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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Megan Yap

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Megan Yap

One of the most memorable student portfolios I’ve seen, packed with personality, craft, and real shipped products.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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How to Write a Strong Case Study for Your Portfolio in 2026 🧠

How to Write a Strong Case Study for Your Portfolio in 2026 🧠

A good case study doesn’t dump process. It tells a story, shows the right things, and makes people understand your work fast.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Mobile appsMobile apps
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Karen Lou

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Karen Lou

A multidisciplinary portfolio that pulls you in with subtle interaction, clear storytelling, and a strong sense of taste.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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What Product Design Work Actually Feels Like Once You’re In 🧩

What Product Design Work Actually Feels Like Once You’re In 🧩

The job is far more collaborative, far less glamorous, and increasingly closer to code than most juniors expect.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Mobile appsMobile apps
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Bill Guo

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Bill Guo

A cohesive, craft-driven portfolio that blends product thinking with strong visual systems.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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5 Ways to Instantly Level Up Your Portfolio ⚡

5 Ways to Instantly Level Up Your Portfolio ⚡

If your portfolio isn’t landing the way it should, these five changes are some of the easiest places to start.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Joanna Ni

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Joanna Ni

When range doesn’t come at the cost of quality.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
AIAI
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What Should You Even Vibe Code? 👀

What Should You Even Vibe Code? 👀

Three types of projects that help you learn AI, show literacy, and make your portfolio more compelling.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Mobile appsMobile apps
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Amy La

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Amy La

A designer that found her angle and executed on that perfectly.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Why Some Designers Improve Insanely Fast and Others Stay Stuck for Years ⚡

Why Some Designers Improve Insanely Fast and Others Stay Stuck for Years ⚡

The difference is rarely effort. It’s where it goes.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
AIAI
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Pradeep Yellapu

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Pradeep Yellapu

An expressive portfolio that highlights both analytical depth and hands-on execution.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Which Path Into Design Still Makes Sense in 2026? 🧭

Which Path Into Design Still Makes Sense in 2026? 🧭

Self-learning, bootcamps, or university? Here’s how I’d think about it today.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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