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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
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The Ultimate Portfolio Guide for Product Designers in 2026 🎒
Apr 01, 2026

The Ultimate Portfolio Guide for Product Designers in 2026 🎒

If you’re building or reworking your portfolio right now, these are the five things I’d focus on most.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Your LinkedIn Profile Can Probably Do a Little More for You 👀
Mar 25, 2026

Your LinkedIn Profile Can Probably Do a Little More for You 👀

Why a few small LinkedIn fixes can make your portfolio easier to find and your profile easier to understand.

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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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
Visual skillsVisual skills
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Junior Portfolio Showcase: Caleb Wu
Mar 11, 2026

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Caleb Wu

Radical simplicity, obsessive detail, and proof that iteration eventually pays off.

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
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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
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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
AIAI
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Vibe Coding: What Actually Matters for Designers 🏄🏻
Feb 11, 2026

Vibe Coding: What Actually Matters for Designers 🏄🏻

What to learn, what to ignore, and how to stay relevant without chasing trends

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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If I Had To Start My Career in Again 2026, This Is What I’d Do Differently 🤔
Feb 04, 2026

If I Had To Start My Career in Again 2026, This Is What I’d Do Differently 🤔

Hard-earned lessons I’d apply if I were starting now

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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Design in 2026: A Calm Look at What’s Happening 😌
Jan 21, 2026

Design in 2026: A Calm Look at What’s Happening 😌

A practical look at what will actually matter next year

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
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