#174 What makes a portfolio feel senior in 2026?
Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio
Curate ruthlessly: fewer stronger projects
Ioana recommends three to four deep case studies and advises against including work you can't defend.
Ioana talks about the key skills to showcase in a UX design portfolio in 2026 that hiring managers value, highlights timeless design principles alongside new rules shaped by recent AI-driven shifts, explores the dramatically transformed hiring landscape, and examines which design skills are and aren't replaceable by AI.
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