Aaina6 common mistakes candidates make during portfolio presentations…and how you can avoid them3 min read·Feb 12, 2024----
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 portfolio6 min read·Jan 25, 2024----
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 portfolio3 min read·Jan 24, 2024----
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…3 min read·Jun 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…5 min read·Feb 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…·6 min read·Mar 26, 2019----
AainaMeeting etiquetteFor the organiser: how to run an effective meeting4 min read·Nov 26, 2018--1--1
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…2 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·Jun 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…4 min read·Jun 25, 2017----