Product Design & UX Research Portfolio Accelerator
4.7 (7)
3 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Hands-on portfolio workshops. 1:1 feedback. Case study slide templates. Proven frameworks that help you get hired.
Product Design & UX Research Portfolio Accelerator
4.7 (7)
3 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Hands-on portfolio workshops. 1:1 feedback. Case study slide templates. Proven frameworks that help you get hired.
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Course overview
Craft your portfolio & case studies with confidence
The job market for product designers and UX researchers is more competitive than ever. There are hundreds of portfolios, dozens of interviews, and only a few coveted roles.
How will you stand out?
It’s the hiring manager who makes the final call, and I’ve been on that side of the table. I know exactly what makes candidates stand out, even in a crowded market.
In this 3-week course, I’ll help you craft compelling case studies and ace your interviews with confidence.
We’ll dive into everything you need to land your dream role, from building a standout tagline to refining your “About Me” section and mastering case studies using 6 storytelling frameworks proven to get you hired.
In the workshop How to Ace Portfolio Review Interviews, I’ll guide you through a real-life example of applying the storytelling framework to your case study, using an interview-ready case study slide templates. By the end, you’ll learn how to:
- Capture and maintain the interviewer’s attention from start to finish.
- Share compelling stories that highlight your design expertise, while showcasing your communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and empathy-driven insights with measurable impact.
Plus, I offer a 1-hour 1:1 session with me to answer any questions you have, provide personalized feedback on your current portfolio, to make your next interview prep a breeze.
Limited to 10 participants per cohort.
Once they’re filled, enrollment will close. I want to make sure I offer personalized guidance for every participant.
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Success Stories
I’ve successfully mentored 30+ product designers and UX researchers, helping them land full-time roles at their dream companies.
Alumni are now working at: Service Australia, Hydro One, MetLife, One North, Precision Technologies, stealth startups, and freelancing globally.
This course is for...
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Self-taught, bootcamp early-career product designers and UX researchers who want to break into UX design and land their first job.
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Product designers and UX researchers with 1+ years of working experience who are looking to advance in their career.
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This course is not for product design directors or VP-level design leaders. Its focus is also not on the leadership level job prospects.
What you’ll get out of this course (value $1,677)
Full access to the course (value $549)
Full access to the course content with recordings.
Guaranteed a 1:1 Session with me (value $250)
Get personalized, actionable feedback on your portfolio and answers to your interview questions, career advice, and personal branding.
3 interactive and hands-on workshops (value $680)
You’ll learn how to present your case study in a realistic interview setting, receive tailored feedback, and practice techniques that help you advance to the next stage of the interview.
Interview-ready case study Figma Slides Template (value $198)
Streamline your interview preparation with ready-to-use, professional slides that showcase your design and research impacts that impress hiring managers.
Lifetime updates and VIP access to all future cohorts
This course includes
3 interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
21 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
7 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
Product Design & UX Research Portfolio Accelerator
Course syllabus
Week 1
Feb
13
🎬 Workshop: 6 Storytelling Frameworks for Portfolio
Foundational Storytelling Frameworks for Portfolio
Advanced Storytelling Frameworks
Improving Your Portfolio Quality from Good to Great
How-to: Crafting Emotionally Appealing Case Studies
Week 2
Feb
20
🎬 Workshop: How to Ace Portfolio Review Interview
A Step-by-Step Guide on Crafting Your Portfolio Presentation
Crafting Depth with Your Overview & Context
How to Talk About Impact
Presenting Your Case Study with Confidence
Week 3
Feb
28
🌟 Office Hour: Portfolio Feedbacks & Q&A
Personal Branding and Good Examples
Understanding Hiring Manager's POV
Frequently Asked Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Book Your 1:1 with Me
Bonus
Advance Your UX Career: Ongoing Mentorship with Alicia
🔗 Workshop: Portfolio Presentation Figma Slides Template
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Meet your instructor
Alicia Zhong
Alicia Zhong is a UX career mentor who is dedicated to helping BIPOC product designers and UX researchers advance in their career.
With almost 8 years of experience in UX design research, Alicia is the founder and principal user researcher at Future Insight Group. She specializes in cross-cultural research in APAC countries.
Alicia has collaborated with clients such as Capital One, Autodesk, Prediential, and WSIB. Her design work has been recognized and honored by the Core77 Service Design Awards.
Being an immigrant herself, she understands the challenges and obstacles that individuals face when trying to break into the UX industry. Her goal is to promote diversity and foster the growth of a more inclusive and ethical future.
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Product Design & UX Research Portfolio Accelerator
Cohort 3
$549
Dates
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Course schedule
4-6 hours per week
Week One: 6 Storytelling Frameworks for Portfolio Workshop
7:15 PM—8:45 PM (EST)
Interactive workshop where we'll talk through case studies storytelling frameworks + complete short activities designed to help you solidify what you've learned.
Week Two: How to Ace Portfolio Review Interview Workshop
7:15 PM—8:45 PM (EST)
I’ll walk you through a live demo of a B2B case study to show how storytelling keeps hiring managers engaged. We’ll focus on pacing your delivery, sharpening your narrative, and improving presentation clarity.
Week Three: Portfolio Feedbacks & Q&A
7:00 PM—8:00 PM (EST)
On Fridays, we hold live portfolio feedback sessions and Q&As to address any questions you may have throughout the week. This is a great opportunity to listen and learn from your peers.
Guaranteed a 1:1 Session with Me (Value $250)
1 hour
You will get a 60-minute 1:1 coaching session with me for personalized feedback on their portfolio, resume, career goals, and overcoming any career roadblocks.
Take-Home Project
2 - 3 hours per week
Complete the home assignments on time and get personalized feedback from me on strengths and areas for improvements!
Foundational Storytelling Frameworks for Portfolio
Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of projects; it’s your story.
In a crowded UX job market, your ability to craft a compelling narrative is what sets you apart. This framework gives you a clear, actionable way to make your portfolio stand out and position you as the obvious hire.
Download the framework now and get one step closer to landing your dream role.
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Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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