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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
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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
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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
Job searchJob search
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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
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The Design Job Market Is Bigger Than You Think 🤯
Jan 14, 2026

The Design Job Market Is Bigger Than You Think 🤯

A realistic look at alternative design career paths most juniors often not consider

Florian Bölter
Florian Bölter
Job searchJob search
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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
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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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