​Ready to level up your portfolio?

​Join us for an interactive review session where we'll examine real portfolios together—unpacking what resonates, what falls flat, and how to sharpen your presentation.

​This isn't about perfection. It's about getting honest, actionable feedback on positioning, narrative, and portfolio strategy that you can apply immediately to your own work. 🚀

​Want live feedback? Volunteer your portfolio! 🙋‍♀️

​​We're selecting a handful of portfolios to review live during the session. If you're up for constructive feedback in front of the group, submit your portfolio link when you register.

​We'll choose a diverse mix to give everyone different perspectives to learn from—though we won't be able to feature everyone who volunteers. If your portfolio is selected, we'll reach out before the event.

​Deadline to volunteer: Friday, Oct 17

​Alison Medland is a seasoned design leader with deep experience building and leading high-impact product design teams at scale. Before stepping into her role as a Sr. Director at Hinge, she managed and grew design teams at Walmart and helped shape digital experiences used by millions.

​Her work spans e-commerce, health tech, fintech, and consumer brands— always grounded in creating purposeful, beautifully crafted products that enrich people’s lives and drive measurable business impact.

​She is also a passionate advocate for team culture and is deeply committed to fostering joyful, collaborative environments where designers can push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional work.

​Who Should Attend ✅

​This session is for designers looking to land their next role and who want to:

• ​Strengthen their portfolio presentation skills

• ​Understand what resonates with design leaders

• ​Learn how to articulate the "why" behind their design decisions

• ​Get actionable feedback they can implement immediately