Jess Eddy

Design portfolios are having a renaissance, and sites are more playful, expressive, and personal than ever. With new tools and a renewed creative spirit, designers are showing not just what they do, but who they are. Here are a few standout examples from this new wave.

Many designers feel stuck as order takers, joining projects too late to shape outcomes. The real obstacle isn’t craft, it's something deeper. Learn what truly holds designers back from building influence at work, and how to overcome it.

Discover how designers build real strategic influence at work in this full presentation. Gain a practical framework grounded in trust, voice, and strategic judgment, complete with actionable examples and methods you can use immediately.

In a world where AI and constant change can feel overwhelming, staying relevant means seeking out work that energizes you, leaning into uncertainty, and looking for ways to keep growing, no matter where the field is headed. Here’s how designers can thrive amid rapid transformation.

In 2026, a standout UX design portfolio goes beyond polished case studies. It showcases how you think, use AI as a creative partner, and turn ideas into real products quickly, proving your adaptability and impact in a rapidly changing field.

A conversation with Coglode founder Jerome Ribot on applying behavioral science thoughtfully in design. We discuss common mistakes, building shared language across teams, designing for emotion and trust, and what AI means for human decision-making.

Struggling to decide whether to stay in your job or move on? This article introduces a straightforward framework to help you reflect honestly, weigh your options, and make confident career decisions, so you can invest your time where it matters most.

Creative blocks aren’t about a lack of talent. They’re usually a sign that something’s missing in your process. When you slow down, ask better questions, and build understanding, creativity returns and solutions start to flow naturally.

When products, features, and even business models can be copied in hours, the real advantage is learning faster and delivering what your audience actually needs. Tight feedback loops help teams listen, ship, and adapt in real time, turning user insight into a winning strategy.

As the systems behind products begin generating UI on demand, shaped by intent and context, the role of design changes. This article explores durable and temporary UI and how designers can shape trustworthy systems that communicate clearly at any given moment.

The most valuable skill for designers today isn’t mastering new tools, it’s knowing how to spot opportunities and decide what’s worth building. This article explores why judgment and idea generation now set great designers apart.

Small, everyday choices shape the world we live in and impact those around us. Kindness, creativity, and authenticity don’t require grand gestures, yet they create ripple effects that build trust, spark possibility, and make life better for everyone.