(Live) We Fix a Real UX Portfolio and Why Yours Is Not Getting You Hired

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick review and fix a real portfolio from a junior designer who is struggling to land interviews. You will see exactly what is holding him back and the specific changes that turn a forgettable portfolio into one that gets you hired.They break down whether a Figma file can replace a traditional portfolio, the layout and writing issues that silently disqualify junior designers, and why UI alone is not enough to get hired.You will learn how to present your work, what hiring managers actually look for, and the simplest changes that instantly make any portfolio feel senior.If you are rewriting your case studies for the fifth time and still getting ignored, this is the most practical episode you will watch all year.Here is what is on the table:🔸 Fixing a real UX portfolio and the mistakes that sabotage it🔸 Is a Figma prototype enough or do you need a website?🔸 The UI spacing mistakes that expose beginners instantly🔸 How to present your designs so reviewers do not skip your context🔸 Why your case study language sounds weak and how to fix it🔸 Using grids, copy, and real data to make work look professional🔸 The difference between showing screens and showing thinking🔸 Why lorem ipsum portfolios get rejected before conversations even startSubscribe to The Design Table Podcasthttps://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribeMore about Tyler and NickTyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld