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Behind the Design explores how words shape digital experiences and how thoughtful content design helps you create work that’s strategic, creative, and human.
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Introduction to Content Design
Understanding content design means learning how to combine strategy, storytelling, and user experience to create content that truly connects.
Why Your Portfolio Might Be Holding You Back
A strong portfolio isn’t about showing more projects; it’s about clarity, credibility, and proof that you can solve real problems, not just make things look good.
Decoding a Senior Content Designer Job Posting
Understanding what hiring managers really mean in senior content design roles helps you build a portfolio, mindset, and strategy that get noticed.
How Traveling the World Made Me a Better Content Designer
Traveling the world taught me more about clarity, empathy, and communication than any design course ever could, and it completely changed how I approach content design.
How to Map Out Your Customer Journey
Most brands lose sales between curiosity and conversion — this guide shows you how to design a journey that keeps customers saying yes, every step of the way.
You Built It Alone. That's Why You Can't Defend It
Your portfolio didn’t break in the interview, your ability to explain it did. When you build alone, the work gets polished but the thinking never gets pressure tested, so the first real “why” hits you like a trap instead of a conversation.
5 "Responsible" Habits That Quietly Sabotage Your Portfolio and Interviews
This piece breaks down five habits that look responsible but quietly train your portfolio to avoid scrutiny instead of survive it.
The UX Education Lie That Cost Me Years
I invested $6,200 in UX courses and bootcamps. None of it helped me survive content design interviews. Here's what actually did.
Why Content Design Portfolios Fail Interviews And How to Make Yours Stand Out
Your portfolio isn't failing because your work is weak. It's failing because you can't explain your decisions under pressure. Here's how to fix it before your next interview.
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