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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Madhurima Chatterjee
Jul 08, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Madhurima Chatterjee

A highly polished portfolio that shows how motion, sharp case study structure, and careful synthesis can make complex work feel easy to follow.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Mobile appsMobile apps
+5+5
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Debodyuti Biswas
Jul 01, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Debodyuti Biswas

A mature portfolio with sharp curation, strong visual storytelling, and case studies that know how to keep people engaged.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+5+5
How Hiring Managers Actually Scan Your Portfolio in 2026 👀
Jun 24, 2026

How Hiring Managers Actually Scan Your Portfolio in 2026 👀

Most people do not read portfolios slowly. They scan for fit, proof, and reasons to keep going.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+4+4
How to Show Off Your Work Better With Video 📹
Jun 03, 2026

How to Show Off Your Work Better With Video 📹

If you’re still relying mostly on static images to show digital work, you’re making life harder for yourself than it needs to be.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+6+6
The Guide to Position Yourself for the Right Roles in 2026 🧭
May 20, 2026

The Guide to Position Yourself for the Right Roles in 2026 🧭

You do not need a different portfolio for every job. You need one profile that clearly points in the right direction.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+2+2
How to Write a Strong Case Study for Your Portfolio in 2026 🧠
May 13, 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
Job searchJob search
+5+5
5 Ways to Instantly Level Up Your Portfolio ⚡
Apr 29, 2026

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
AIAI
+6+6
What Should You Even Vibe Code? 👀
Apr 22, 2026

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
Job searchJob search
+4+4
Which Path Into Design Still Makes Sense in 2026? 🧭
Apr 08, 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
Job searchJob search
+4+4
Is Your Portfolio Aligned With the Roles You’re Applying For? 🤔
Mar 18, 2026

Is Your Portfolio Aligned With the Roles You’re Applying For? 🤔

A practical way to rethink what your portfolio should include.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
AIAI
+5+5
Design Case Studies Are Changing: More Showing, Less Telling 🤐
Mar 11, 2026

Design Case Studies Are Changing: More Showing, Less Telling 🤐

Why designers now have more ways to demonstrate their thinking than just writing traditional case studies.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+6+6
Startups for Designers: How to Speak Their Language and Create Your Own Opportunities 🧪
Mar 04, 2026

Startups for Designers: How to Speak Their Language and Create Your Own Opportunities 🧪

From VC vocabulary to mini case studies: how to move beyond job boards and create leverage.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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