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The 7-Second Portfolio Test: What Happens When a Hiring Manager Opens Your Portfolio

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The 7-Second Portfolio Test: What Happens When a Hiring Manager Opens Your Portfolio

A hiring manager opens your portfolio. They have 40 more to review this week. In seven seconds, three things happen - and by the time those seconds are over, your portfolio has either earned a deeper look or been closed. Here is what actually happens and how to fix it.

Shaik MuradJun 8, 202622 min read

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AI as Design Material: How Knowing What AI Can Do Changes What You Design

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Why "AI Will Replace Designers" Is the Wrong Question

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What Should a Design Team Look Like in 2026?

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