Building Your Design Portfolio

Your portfolio is your ticket into the design world — whether you’re applying for jobs, internships, or design schools.

But here’s the thing: a lot of designers (especially beginners and career switchers) feel stuck when it comes to what to include, how to tell their story, and how to present their work.

Your portfolio is not just a collection of pretty screens or sketches — it’s about showing:

• how you think
• how you solve problems
• and how you can bring value to the teams you'll work with.
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This is exactly what we’ll unpack in this session.

👉 In this 1:1 session, we’ll cover:

• What makes a portfolio stand out — both in design schools and industry hiring
• How to choose which projects to showcase
• How to structure your case studies — what story are you telling?
• The right balance between visuals, process, and storytelling
• Tools you can use to build your portfolio (Notion, Figma, Webflow, Framer, Behance, etc.)
• How to tailor your portfolio based on your goals — UX/UI / Product Design / Information Design / Visual Design / Service Design
• How much is "enough" — addressing perfectionism and knowing when to ship your portfolio
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Presentation tips — how to speak about your portfolio during interviews

✨ This session is perfect for you if:

• You’re building your first portfolio
• You’ve done some work but don’t know how to present it well
• You’re switching to design from a different background (Architecture, Engineering, etc.) and want to know how to position your work.
• You’ve been rejected and want to understand how to improve your portfolio

Who am I?

I’m Nomeshwari — currently working as a Service & Product Designer at Samsung R&D, with a background in Architecture and deep expertise in UX/UI, Product Design, Information Design, Visual Communication, and Service Design.

Over the past few years, I’ve cracked 15+ major companies for entry-level design roles — from global giants to fast-paced startups. These include ServiceNow, Samsung, Disney, Walmart, Cohesity, SAP Labs, Piramal, Triomics, Sparklehood, and more.

I know the journey of "breaking in" can feel confusing — I’ve lived it. Now, I help others navigate this path with more clarity, confidence, and actionable guidance.