In this episode of Design Office Hours, I’m continuing the conversation on building a strong design portfolio — adding more ideas to the original question:

What are the main things to focus on when putting together a portfolio?

If you missed the first part, check the show notes for a link to Episode 1.

Here’s what I cover today:

• Why you should customize your portfolio for each opportunity (and how to do it without starting from scratch)
• How prototyping — even rough, low-fidelity work — builds credibility and shows how you think
• How to showcase your role in team projects and why collaboration skills matter as much as design skills
• Why being honest about your contribution in a team setting makes you stand out

Whether you’re in school, applying for internships, or building your early design career, these are the kinds of details that hiring managers notice — and remember.

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