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Design at Bakken & Bæck
I’ve been a fan of Bakken & Bæck for a long time. They are one of the most respected design studios, consistently producing world-class work year after year.
I spoke to Ianthe Bato (Head of Product Design) about how they hire, how they’re...
What companies look for when hiring Product Designers
Last week, I shared my design hiring observations, and this week, I’m going to expand on what I am seeing in how companies assess designers.
I’ve sat in enough debriefs recently to feel confident in what I am posting.
Disclaimer: This i...
Design Hiring Observations
Hello! Below is a round-up of design hiring observations in a variety of topics over the last month or two. It’s raw, not very well edited, but I hope it's insightful.
TL;DR:
- What companies are hiring for (Product Design focus)...
6 Green Flags In Portfolios
I’ve reviewed 1000’s of portfolios over 10+ years of hiring designers. I’ve never found it to be so divisive on what people think they should include as it is today. For me it’s simple:
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Show the work companies want to see
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Get an...
8 Red Flags in Design Portfolios
I’ve reviewed many portfolios over 10+ years of hiring designers.
My advice on portfolios has changed a lot because how companies hire designers is changing, and what they look for when deciding whether to interview.
2018-2023 felt like...
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