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Apr 02, 2025

Your Portfolio Is a Product—Start Iterating on It Like One 🔁

How to apply product thinking and analytics to make your portfolio work harder

Florian Bölter

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Mar 26, 2025

How to Get Real-World Work Into Your Portfolio as a Junior Designer 💼

From Practice to Proof: Smart Ways to Get Real Work into Your Portfolio

Florian Bölter

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Mar 19, 2025

Why You Shouldn’t Limit Yourself to Consumer-Facing Design Jobs 🙅

Beyond the Obvious: Finding the Right Design Roles for Your Strengths and Interests

Florian Bölter

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Mar 05, 2025

Proving Cross-Functional Collaboration as a Junior Designer 👥

How to Showcase Cross-Functional Collaboration Before Landing Your First Design Job

Florian Bölter

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Feb 26, 2025

Get More Interviews: 4 Ways to Improve Your Resume Today 📈

If recruiters don’t like your resume, they’ll never check your portfolio. These simple fixes will get you past the first filter

Florian Bölter

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Feb 19, 2025

Breaking Into Startups: A Designer’s Guide to Finding Hidden Opportunities 🕵️‍♀️

A step-by-step guide to identifying promising startups, impressing founders, and landing your next design role through proactive outreach.

Florian Bölter

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Feb 12, 2025

When Projects Go Awry: Why "Failed" Work Can Still Shine in Your Portfolio 😱

How to Turn Unfinished, Pivoted, or “Failed” Projects into Powerful Portfolio Case Studies

Florian Bölter

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Feb 05, 2025

Not Every Job Is Worth Taking: Red Flags to Watch for in Your First Design Role 🚩

Avoid the Pitfalls: Red Flags to Watch for in Design Job Listings

Florian Bölter

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Jan 29, 2025

5 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Portfolio 🪄

Enhance Your Portfolio Experience: Five Practical Upgrades to Stand Out and Engage

Florian Bölter

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Jan 22, 2025

How to Ace The First Interview Stage: Tips for Junior Designers 👌

Master your first design interview with confidence: tips, strategies, and answers to the most common questions

Florian Bölter

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Jan 08, 2025

Persevere and Succeed in 2025: A Roadmap for Junior Designers 🚀

Your roadmap to thriving as a junior designer in 2025: hone your craft, deepen your skills, and stand out in a competitive market