Aaina·Feb 12, 20246 common mistakes candidates make during portfolio presentations…and how you can avoid them
InBootcampbyAaina·Jan 25, 2024A 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 portfolioA response icon1A response icon1
InBootcampbyAaina·Jan 24, 2024Creating 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 portfolio
Aaina·Jun 1, 2021Hello 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…
InUnmind DesignbyAaina·Feb 21, 2020How 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…
Aaina·Mar 26, 2019How 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…
Aaina·Nov 26, 2018Meeting etiquetteFor the organiser: how to run an effective meetingA response icon1A response icon1
Aaina·Jul 25, 2017When 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…
Aaina·Jun 26, 2017I 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…
Aaina·Jun 25, 2017I 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…
