Relentlessy User-Centric
Digital Products

This has single handedly been my favorite UX event that I have attended so far. I loved getting to peel back the curtain and hear from the kinds of people who could be seeing my resume and portfolio. It felt low stakes because I knew no one would be trying to land a job at this event but rather just trying to receive feedback and learn. For that reason I feel like I was able to get a lot out of the experience. Thank you so much for organizing something like this!
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Mary Kim, Participant

I've gained more knowledge here than I could have imagined. The highlight was connecting with diverse UX professionals and understanding their perspectives on our portfolios. These interactions have given me valuable insights into the types of teams and companies I'd like to work with, and how to optimize my portfolio accordingly
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Ishita Dey, Participant

A huge thank you to Samantha F. Ingram and all of the wonderful senior ux-ers who helped with this Portfolio Blitz. I received wonderful feedback and will be making some significant changes to my case study and resume as a result. Kinda like speed dating for your portfolio. Really couldn't imagine a better experience. Probably the most helpful usability study ever. And what's more is that I felt I really enjoyed myself. Made me feel like I found my people. :)
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Kimberly Benfield,  Participant

Extremely well organized. The pre-event guidance was helpful for a first-timer and allowed me to be prepared, and the participants I met with were also prepared with the pieces they wanted to get feedback on. The quick rotations were great. I think it allowed for quick thinking from the reviewer side and the opportunity for participants to get a diverse range of feedback.
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Phillippa Keast, Reviewer

I loved this event! It was incredibly valuable. Sign up and messaging before hand were very clear and helpful. I appreciated that I knew what to expect and that there were boundaries established. 5 min rotations were ideal and I loved how it replicated the nature of a hiring manager’s quick review. I’ve mentioned this to other design friends and they are interested in attending in the future if another blitz is scheduled!

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Sarah Pigott, Participant

I had an amazing time at Denver's 1st Portfolio Blitz, hosted by Samantha F. Ingram. It had been a while since I last reviewed my portfolio, and having fresh eyes on it was incredibly valuable. I learned that condensing my portfolio with fewer words and more images can make it more engaging and less intimidating for viewers.  I look forward to more events like this in the future!
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Blu Mays, Participant

All the feedback I received from mentors, managers, and recruiters was incredibly meaningful and eye-opening. This event was particularly beneficial for me as I began my career in UX. Many of these managers also started in the UX field, and seeing them analyze my work gave me valuable insights and guidance for starting my career. Thank you again for such a wonderful event.
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Joyce Brito, Participant

A big thank you to Samantha F. Ingram for hosting the Portfolio Blitz last Wednesday! Samantha really cooked up something wonderful for the Denver design community with this great idea. For those unfamiliar with the concept, it's an event where a panel of designers spend five minutes reviewing a case study, resume, or landing page and provide feedback as if they were hiring managers. This experience gave me invaluable insights into how my portfolio is perceived, and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned.
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Olivia Servaes, Participant
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