IxDA Session Nº 2: Portfolio Therapy

Portfolio Therapy

This evening is a practical meetup on portfolio fundamentals. Built for designers from junior to senior level who want their work to land better with hiring teams. We'll cover how to structure a portfolio, how much depth your case studies actually need, how to use AI, the common mistakes that hold strong candidates back, and what hiring designers really look for when reviewing work.

After the talk and a short Q&A, you'll audit one of your own case studies against a checklist, then pair up to share feedback. A few volunteers will share takeaways for live feedback, and we'll wrap with a raffle and time to mingle.

Come with a portfolio you're working on and you'll leave with concrete things to improve ✨

IxDA Sessions, a new way to connect!

IxDA Oslo is excited to launch IxDA Sessions, a series of events designed for designers to meet, mingle, and explore new ideas in a relaxed, social setting. In partnership with Ardoq, we’ll bring you experiences that inspire creativity and conversation.

About the speaker

Aneta Kmiecik

Designer, Founder & Educator

Aneta Kmiecik is a Designer, Founder, and Educator behind Be Your Own Design Team, an educational content ecosystem helping designers build portfolios that get them hired. It includes the UX Portfolio Course (uxportfolio.co), a Framer portfolio template, a free weekly newsletter, and free resources shared across social media.

With 15+ years of experience across architecture, graphic design, and UX, Aneta has coached over 1,000 designers on job search, portfolio development, and career growth. She also partners with startups to hire designers and design products.

As a content creator, she shares insights on design, tech, and career growth on Instagram (@ux.aneta), LinkedIn, and in her newsletter.

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