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Digital Product Design: Create a Compelling UX Portfolio | Learn with Figma

Offered By: Skillshare

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Course Description

Overview

Looking to power up your product design career? It all starts with a compelling, curated portfolio.

In product design, your portfolio is your secret weapon, helping you communicate your strengths, go after the work you want, and land your next role. Whether you're new to to the field or have been working in UI/UX for years, learn how to amp up your portfolio so your work jumps off the page and stands out from the crowd.

In this essential, 30-minute class, product designer Tom Lowry and Figma take you through the process from beginning to end. From honing your story to presentation tips for interviews, you'll discover the nuts and bolts of how to craft a portfolio that is thoughtfully designed, communicates effectively, and showcases your work for the people who matter.

Key lessons include:

  • Picking compelling portfolio projects
  • Crafting detailed, interesting case studies
  • Designing your portfolio to highlight your skills
  • Presenting your portfolio for optimum results

Plus, Tom, originally a graphic designer before working in product design, includes insights and tips throughout the class on transitioning into the industry, key things to consider, and what to expect at interviews.

After taking this class, you'll be able to create a portfolio that shines, go after your dream job, and build the product design career you've always imagined.


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • The Role of the Portfolio
  • Finding Your Story
  • Curating Your Portfolio
  • Designing Your Portfolio
  • Building Your Online Presence
  • Presenting Your Portfolio
  • Final Thoughts
  • What to Watch Next

Taught by

Thomas Lowry

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