Beyond UX Design

Portfolio Panic? Get Strategic About Your UX Case Studies with Aneta Kmiecik


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Tired of stressing over your UX portfolio? Discover smart ways to showcase your value clearly, even if you’re buried in NDAs or complex enterprise projects. Learn how to simplify your story, prioritize content strategically, and confidently communicate your UX expertise without falling into portfolio overwhelm.


How do you turn years of complicated UX work into a clear, concise story that hiring managers actually want to read?


This week, I welcome back Aneta Kmiecik, who has made it her mission to help mid-to-senior UX designers tackle the common nightmare of portfolio creation. Having transitioned from architecture to UX herself, she has a deep understanding of the challenges, especially when it comes to showcasing complex, NDA-heavy projects or navigating roles with less visually striking outcomes.


We explore practical strategies for creating concise, impactful portfolios without lengthy traditional case studies. She introduces the powerful concept of "project snapshots," a straightforward way to quickly and effectively highlight the core value and outcomes of your UX work. We discuss essential habits for proactively capturing your work as it occurs, rather than scrambling when you suddenly need to apply for a job.


If you’ve ever felt portfolio anxiety or struggled to clearly showcase your real UX value, tune in for actionable insights to transform your portfolio approach and confidently land your next role.


Topics:
• 02:42 The Stress of Creating Portfolios
• 02:57 Aneta’s Journey and Expertise
• 03:50 Actionable Advice for UX Portfolios
• 09:03 The Importance of Work Journals
• 14:24 Crafting Case Studies for Your Next Job
• 28:58 Common Mistakes in UX Portfolios
• 30:53 Common Portfolio Mistakes
• 31:57 Alternative Ways to Showcase Work
• 33:10 Creating Project Snapshots
• 38:27 Choosing the Right Platform
• 45:10 Final Thoughts and Advice


Helpful Links:
• Connect with Aneta on LinkedIn
• Follow Aneta on Instagram
• Aneta’s UX Portfolio Course


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