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As a designer at any level, your portfolio is a most valuable asset. It represents what you can do, the methods you can apply to implement...
In today’s world, job seekers and employers connect through online job boards and networks. Job boards and online job networks overlap but...
Once you have assembled your design portfolio content, the remaining piece of the puzzle is to find a place to post it for review online....
Attention graphic and UX designers! Accessibility is a major, and fast-growing dimension of contemporary communication design.
Being a dynamic job seeker does not just mean approaching the mission with energy and enthusiasm. Those qualities are important! But there...
If a potential employer or client is looking at your design portfolio, they saw or heard something that made them want to examine your work...
The importance of designing web content that is accessible to blind or vision-impaired users, and deaf or hearing-impaired users, is widely...
As a communication designer or developer (or both), your portfolio is your calling card. It is the first thing potential clients or...
Meetups and user groups are unique and underrated assets in making the transition from student to working professional. What makes...
The old adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is one-sided. You might be the best friend of the coach of the United States...
Your design portfolio and your resume are a team. Together, they introduce you to potential employers and clients.
Let’s start this exploration of job hunting networking with some good news for coding and design students: If you are entering the job...
The foundation of a good design portfolio is good projects, nicely displayed. But that’s not enough. Employers and clients want to know how...
Discover the trends that have been shaping the field of UI and UX design in 2021, including minimalism, seamless interfaces and...
Thinking about learning design? Learn about the different types of digital design (graphic design, web design, UX design, UI design, and...
Web design is poised to break the mold in 2022, with futuristic concepts drawing inspiration from retro and nostalgic elements. This...
This post was written by Erica Freedman, Content Marketing Specialist at SwitchUp. In recent years, the coding bootcamp boom has...
Navigating the vast amount of information available on User Experience (UX) design can be challenging. This comprehensive guide provides a...
Explore the foundational principles of user experience (UX) design as distilled by its founding father, Don Norman, including visibility,...
Starting a career journey in UX or UI design? Read on to learn about the role of mentors—experienced professionals in the field who can...
Learn what Figma can do for your design workflow. This free video tutorial is for anyone new to UX design (user experience) and UI design...
Discover the fundamental differences between UX writing and content writing, two distinct yet pivotal roles in the digital communication...
Considering a career change to UX Design? Read on to explore the multifaceted role of a UX Designer, the skills you'll need, how to enter...
Looking to switch careers to the ever-growing field of user experience (UX) design? Learn how to leverage your existing skills, update your...