On the season finale, we talk to Matej Latin, a Product Designer and the author of the Better Web Type [https://betterwebtype.com/] project and the Better Web Typography for a Better Web [https://betterwebtype.com/web-typography-book/] book.

He currently helps designers build better careers and find their dream jobs with his UX Buddy project.

Today, we talk about the UX portfolio and the design industry on a deeper level. What are the common flaws his mentees present in themselves and their portfolios and how do they overcome them? Special thanks to the Springboard alumni who submitted their questions.

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A conversation with a UX portfolio expert

Kunal is a Lead UX UI designer at Mariner Finance. Before completing the Springboard UX/UI career track certificate in 2022, Kunal worked as a entrepreneur in the field of interior design in India for almost 7 years.

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Kunal: Interior Design to UX Design at Mariner Finance

Mikhail (mich-ell) is a UX designer based in Dallas, TX.

He’s currently working at Capital One, where he creates digital experiences that empower users navigating through the loss mitigation space.

His purpose in design is to bring humanity to complex spaces and help bring captivating products and experiences to life.

Check out some of his resources: a resume refinement kit [https://caring-rhythm-116.notion.site/Resume-Refinement-Kit-cd97aee8bbe046e8902dddc1e598da7f] and a LinkedIn refinement kit [https://caring-rhythm-116.notion.site/Linkedin-UX-Helper-Kit-b08b7635f0564a7c871b30db2287730a]

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Mikhail: Athlete and Medical Biller to UX Designer at Capital One.

Shelley Cervantes is a Data Analyst at The New School. Before completing the Springboard Data Analyst certificate in 2022, Shelley worked as an Administrative and Special Projects Liaison in social work.

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Shelley: Social Worker to Data Analyst at The New School

Josh is a User Experience Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton. Before completing the Springboard UX/UI Design Track Certification in 2022, Josh worked as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.

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Josh: US Navy to UX Designer at Booz Allen Hamilton 

David is a Sports Data Analyst at Disney Streaming focused on ESPN digital. Before completing the Springboard Data Science certificate in 2022, David worked as a Technical Director and coach in youth soccer for 13 years after graduating with his Masters of Science in Mathematics.

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David: Soccer Coach to Data Analyst at ESPN

Isaiah is a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at OnBoard. Before completing the Springboard Tech Sales certificate in 2023, Isaiah worked as a Manager in a retail clothing store and a freight broker in logistics.



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Isaiah: Clothing Store Manager and Freight Broker to Tech Sales

This week, we're chatting with Natalia, who studied UX/UI design and currently works as a UX Copywriter at Amazon Music, having previously worked at Cisco and CVS. Before transitioning to copywriting, she held the role of Policy Escalations Specialist at TikTok.

If you're curious about avoiding a "cookie-cutter" portfolio, Natalia offers valuable insights into how she tailored her case studies to appeal to UX writing roles and the strategies she employed to make her portfolio distinctive. She also delves into her extensive experience in UX writing and its integration within the broader UX profession.

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Policy Escalations Specialist to UX Writer

Jon Stahl is a recovering TV Writer and current software startup founder who began his career in tech through the Springboard UX/UI Bootcamp.

Jon started in TV and film production in New York before moving to Los Angeles in 2011, where he found work as a Writers’ Assistant and Script Coordinator for several popular TV shows.

In 2021, he pivoted into UX/UI through the Springboard online bootcamp. After graduating, he took several contract roles with entertainment companies like Panavision and WriterDuet to help make their software more user-friendly and accessible.

At the start of 2023, he founded a software startup called Prolog, which aims to modernize the entertainment industry with software for creative professionals. 

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TV Writer to UX Design and Company Founder

In April 2021, Ken graduated from the Springboard program with a Data Analytics certificate.

Before starting a career in the Retail Sector, he worked as a waiter.

Now, he works for Nordstrom as a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, where he builds, maintains, and updates operational tools.



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Waiter to Senior Business Intelligence Analyst at Nordstrom 

What happens to Springboard students once they graduate? Alum Elyssa (UX/UI Design) talks to a different graduate each week about how they navigated the curriculum, the job hunt, and to see how they’re settling into their career after Springboard.

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Art by Jerry Qu

Edited by Dave Bianco

Life After Tech Bootcamp