UX Teardown
Critique a real product flow and propose concrete fixes with priorities. Tests heuristic evaluation, design critique, and product prioritisation.
UX Writing & Content Design
Write interface copy that helps users accomplish tasks. Tests error messages, onboarding copy, and content design systems.
Wireframing & Prototyping
Translate ideas into testable low- and mid-fidelity designs. Tests sketching, interactive prototyping, and complex interaction modelling.
Why Build a Design & UX Portfolio?
In product design, your portfolio is your primary resume. Design managers evaluate user research rationale, component consistency, interactive wireframes, and micro-interactions over superficial aesthetic renders.
What Hiring Managers Look For
Documenting user friction and business context before jumping into visual Figma design.
Using auto-layout, design tokens, responsive breakpoints, and reusable component variants.
Ensuring color contrast passes WCAG standards and interactive elements have clear focus states.
Key Skills Tested
- Figma Wireframing & Interactive Prototyping
- User Research & Usability Testing Synthesis
- Design System Component Architecture
- WCAG Accessibility & Color Contrast Auditing
- Mobile-First & Responsive Layout Design
Frequently Asked Questions (Design & UX)
What makes a strong UX design case study?
A clear structure: Problem statement, user research insights, wireframe iterations, final interactive prototype, and usability test results.
Is Figma required for these UI/UX design tasks?
Figma is the industry standard tool used for these briefs, though Adobe XD or Penpot solutions are also acceptable.
Should design case studies include wireframe iterations?
Yes. Showing early sketches and iteration decisions proves your design process and problem-solving mindset.
How do I link Figma prototypes in my portfolio submission?
Include view-only Figma links alongside a clean summary markdown document in your submission.
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