Aaina6 common mistakes candidates make during portfolio presentations…and how you can avoid themFeb 12Feb 12
AainainBootcampA guide to designing conceptual case studies for your portfolioWhat to include in your conceptual case studies and some of the pros and cons of adding them to your portfolioJan 25Jan 25
AainainBootcampCreating a Design Portfolio When Your Work is Under NDAActionable advice on what to do when you’re trying to honor a contract while creating a stellar design portfolioJan 24Jan 24
AainaHello world. Meet, Dear Genie.Genie, our perfect little Maltese baby girl, left us on April 1st of this year. I got a call from my husband on that sunny Thursday…Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
AainainUnmind DesignHow to apply for a design roleI’ve been a hiring manager for over 6 years now and have reviewed countless applications for various roles. During this process, I’ve come…Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
AainaHow I designed my maternity leave handover planToday’s my second day of maternity leave and I’m just 4 days away from my due date! 😱 When I first found out that I’m pregnant over 8…Mar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2019
AainaWhen a project is over, how can a team do a successful post-mortem without defensive…Doing a post-launch post-mortem is one of my favorite things to do as a designer because it’s quickest and cheapest way to learn/grow. I’ve…Jul 25, 2017Jul 25, 2017
AainaI answered: When interviewing, how do you most effectively showcase your thought process?When interviewing, showcasing not just the solution but also how you arrived at the solution is what will set you apart in a sea of…Jun 26, 2017Jun 26, 2017
AainaI answered: What’s the best way to present work during a design critique?Design critiques can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. So, you’ve been working on a user flow or illustration for weeks and…Jun 25, 2017Jun 25, 2017
