How to Build a Design Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired

In this video, Femke teams up with Sarah Doody and Aneta Kmiecik to rethink your portfolio as a living product, not just a static showcase. You’ll learn why treating your portfolio as something you continually iterate on—rather than aiming for perfection—helps demonstrate real growth, creativity and strategic thinking to hiring managers.

Key takeaways include shifting your mindset away from rigid case-study templates, weaving compelling narratives around your work, communicating your design process clearly, and embracing progress over perfection. Plus, you’ll get firsthand tips on using tools like Framer to express true creative freedom and make your portfolio stand out.

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