If you’re trying to land a Product Designer job: Don’t do this → Do this instead Use your website for the portfolio presentation → Build a simple deck and control the story Write case studies that are 80% text → Show the product. Use words only when they help me understand a decision Spend forever explaining your process → Show what you did. Use research and insights to explain your design decisions Try to sound more senior than you are → Be confident at your level. Show strong craft, judgment, and execution Make every case study follow the exact same template → Every project has a different story. Tell that story Talk about strategy before showing you can actually design...
