Case studies

What Belongs in a Junior Design Portfolio in 2026? ✍️

Oct 14, 2026

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9 min read

What Belongs in a Junior Design Portfolio in 2026? ✍️

Choose real work, side projects, and case studies that show what you can do—and where you want to go.

Florian Bölter

Business thinking

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Yash Fataniya

Aug 19, 2026

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7 min read

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Yash Fataniya

A startup-facing portfolio that keeps product design at its core while motion, branding, development, and product thinking expand what Yash can offer.

Florian Bölter

Job search

5 Reasons I Close a Junior Portfolio in 30 Seconds 👋

Aug 19, 2026

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8 min read

5 Reasons I Close a Junior Portfolio in 30 Seconds 👋

Five concrete signals that make a portfolio feel unfinished before I open a case study.

Florian Bölter

Portfolio

Design Skills Aren’t Enough If You Can’t Work With People 👥

Aug 12, 2026

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6 min read

Design Skills Aren’t Enough If You Can’t Work With People 👥

Being easy to work with is a design skill.

Florian Bölter

Portfolio

Jul 29, 2026

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7 min read

Show Me What Happens When It Breaks 🧯

Empty, loading, and error states can show more product maturity than another polished screen.

Florian Bölter

Business thinking

Jul 22, 2026

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6 min read

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Cindy Ly

A distinctive portfolio that pairs strong visual storytelling with thoughtful interaction, clear impact, and a sharp sense of presentation.

Florian Bölter

Case studies

Jul 15, 2026

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7 min read

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Vivian Zhao

A restrained and thoughtful early-career portfolio that already shows strong instincts for curation, storytelling, and personal expression.

Florian Bölter

Job search

Making the Most of Internships and Client Work 👀

Jul 15, 2026

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10 min read

Making the Most of Internships and Client Work 👀

A before, during, and after guide to turning real client or internship work into a case study you can actually use.

Florian Bölter

Mobile apps

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Madhurima Chatterjee

Jul 8, 2026

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7 min read

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

Mobile apps

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Debodyuti Biswas

Jul 1, 2026

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6 min read

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

Job search

How Hiring Managers Actually Scan Your Portfolio in 2026 👀

Jun 24, 2026

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11 min read

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

Job search

How to Show Off Your Work Better With Video 📹

Jun 3, 2026

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9 min read

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

Job search

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

May 20, 2026

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8 min read

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

Job search

How to Write a Strong Case Study for Your Portfolio in 2026 🧠

May 13, 2026

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9 min read

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

Job search

5 Ways to Instantly Level Up Your Portfolio ⚡

Apr 29, 2026

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9 min read

A practical approach to stand out in the hidden job market and turn curiosity into opportunity

Florian Bölter

Case studies

What Belongs in a Junior Design Portfolio in 2026? ✍️

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Yash Fataniya

5 Reasons I Close a Junior Portfolio in 30 Seconds 👋

Design Skills Aren’t Enough If You Can’t Work With People 👥

Show Me What Happens When It Breaks 🧯

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Cindy Ly

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Vivian Zhao

Making the Most of Internships and Client Work 👀

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Madhurima Chatterjee

Junior Portfolio Showcase: Debodyuti Biswas

How Hiring Managers Actually Scan Your Portfolio in 2026 👀

How to Show Off Your Work Better With Video 📹

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

How to Write a Strong Case Study for Your Portfolio in 2026 🧠

5 Ways to Instantly Level Up Your Portfolio ⚡

What Should You Even Vibe Code? 👀

Which Path Into Design Still Makes Sense in 2026? 🧭

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

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

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

The Ultimate Design Interview Guide for 2026 🎤

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

The Best Junior Design Portfolios I Saw in 2025 👀

Choosing the Right Case Studies for Your Portfolio 👀

Breaking Into the Hidden Job Market as a Designer 🧨

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