01-15-26
I’ve helped hundreds of designers with their portfolios over the years. But the problem I see most often isn’t actually the portfolio itself. It’s that all of the great design work is sitting in design files and no one’s seeing it. A few measly exported jpegs simply isn't going to cut it.
Even worse, a portfolio you're embarrassed to send.
I was gonna tell you a joke about portfolios, but I'm still working on it...
My take is that you’re working on the wrong thing.
I’m running a live workshop series to help you build the portfolio that actually gets you hired.
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Feb 3 – Session 1 (90min)
I teach you my full MDS portfolio method framework. Clarity on your target role. What to show, what to cut. How to create images that make people want to talk to you. This is primarily about creating images OF your work vs "building your portfolio" site. And there's a key reason why this is the focus. This is the step most people skip!
Feb 10 – Session 2 (90min)
A guest panel of hiring managers who've reviewed thousands of portfolios. You'll have direct access to hear them answer your questions about what they actually look for.
Feb 17 – Session 3 (90min)
A guest panel of designers who will share how they got unstuck and landed their roles.
Feb 24 – Session 4 (90min)
After applying everything you've learned so far, submit your portfolio for the chance to get it reviewed by me. I'll select 8-10 to review live, and everyone learns from every review.
Sessions are Tuesdays, 2-3:30pm EST.
If you can’t make one live, you'll have full access to the replays.
Join now and get instant access to the NEW Shift Nudge AI Portfolio Coach
The moment you reserve your spot, you get immediate access to the Shift Nudge AI Portfolio Coach, a new interactive tool I’ve built that guides you through the entire framework. Start working on your portfolio today, before February even begins. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor on desktop. Video walkthroughs included.
You also get the portfolio review archive (16~ critiques videos), additional resources, and lifetime access to all recordings.
$497. My goal is for this to help you land a role paying $10K, $20K, or $50K more. Obviously no guarantee on that and individual results may vary.
Session 1 starts February 3.
This is for designers with work who don’t know how to present it. Not for complete beginners or people looking for website building tutorials.
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