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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Lana Farkas
Mar 04, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Lana Farkas

Systems thinker, cosmic storyteller, and a designer who quietly outclasses most portfolios.

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
AIAI
+5+5
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Michelle Liu
Feb 25, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Michelle Liu

Golden retriever energy, elite craft, and a masterclass in modern portfolio thinking.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+4+4
The Ultimate Design Interview Guide for 2026 🎤
Feb 25, 2026

The Ultimate Design Interview Guide for 2026 🎤

Everything that actually matters beyond your portfolio.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
EnterpriseEnterprise
+4+4
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Thomas McCluskey
Feb 18, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Thomas McCluskey

Clear systems thinking, strong storytelling, and a portfolio that works — with room to sharpen its edge.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Visual skillsVisual skills
+4+4
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Emmi Wu
Feb 11, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Emmi Wu

A rare blend of craft, range, and intention.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
PortfolioPortfolio
+4+4
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Manasi Ghutukade
Jan 28, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Manasi Ghutukade

A warm, well-crafted portfolio that already feels distinctly personal.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Visual skillsVisual skills
+7+7
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Brian Yang
Jan 21, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Brian Yang

Elegant, restrained, and already effective — with the foundations for a standout career.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+7+7
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Leo Fu
Jan 14, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Leo Fu

A sharp, action-biased portfolio that explains his fast rise better than any resume could.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+4+4
Junior Portfolio Showcase: Rita Wang
Jan 07, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Rita Wang

A highly memorable early-career portfolio with standout craft and clear momentum toward the next level.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+6+6
How to Get Real-World Work Into Your Portfolio — No Matter Your Background 🥚
Jan 07, 2026

How to Get Real-World Work Into Your Portfolio — No Matter Your Background 🥚

How you can solve the classic chicken and egg problem

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
+6+6
The Best Junior Design Portfolios I Saw in 2025 👀
Dec 17, 2025

The Best Junior Design Portfolios I Saw in 2025 👀

A year-end review of craft, clarity, and what actually worked

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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