Cross-Disciplinary Portfolio Critiques: Fashion × Design

​Two industries. One portfolio. 

​Thread the Needle is a cross-disciplinary portfolio critique night where Chicago’s fashion and design communities actually meet. You will rotate through 6 reviewer stations for timed, direct feedback, then close with a survey-driven AMA that answers what the room is really asking.

​You will leave with clearer edits, stronger positioning, and a next-step plan for freelancing, career pivots, and multidisciplinary brand-building.

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​What to Expect

​Portfolio co-working + critique rotation (6 reviewers, timed slots)

​Cross-disciplinary icebreakers to get you into real conversation fast

​Featured speaker AMA + Q&A, shaped by attendee survey prompts

​A room built for outcomes, not awkward small talk

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​Who It’s For

​Fashion designers leveling up brand and communication

​Graphic designers working in advertising, marketing, and editorial

​Illustrators, typographers, and multi-disciplinary creatives

​Students and early-career professionals building portfolios

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​What to Wear

​Come as you are, creative casual encouraged.