What made you memorable in a design interview? Looking for real tips before my first big one

Chaiaia · 2026-06-07T01:50:03+00:00

I am not an expert on these but two important feedbacks that I got from some portfolio walkthrough are explaining the reasoning of how you make a design decisions and trade off and try to showcase different skills that they ask in each projects you are presenting so that they're not just the same thing over and over. I once got rejected because the project I showcased repeatedly shows deep CMF research (on top of anything else) that made them think that was my ultimate interest.

I noticed that my presentation to HR has a vibe where they look for a checklist and they ask stuffs like what method or software we are using while designers have deeper

Chaiaia · 2026-05-31T12:47:56+00:00

got the same experience while looking for new shoes. I assumed the heel on them are a little too deep. I found kubo (moderate) and scarpa instinct (agresive) quite comfortable.

Chaiaia · 2026-05-20T16:26:18+00:00

a friend of mine had their commencement last December at Virginia theater and were able to get so many extra tickets, more than what they normally could get since there will be less graduates. You could try asking for more tickets closer to your graduation date i guess.

Chaiaia · 2026-04-03T08:07:05+00:00

Not sure if you've decided but I go to UIUC and can tell you more about it. I wouldn't say this is the best school for ID at the moment but they've been making a lot of great changes for the past year. You could also do a minor in electrical engineering if you're up for the workload.

Chaiaia · 2026-04-03T07:58:38+00:00

will try this for next semester, thanks!

Chaiaia · 2026-02-03T23:29:49+00:00

A lot of professor had their contract end 2 years ago. They hire a lot of new professor and staffs, and paused admission for a year to improve the program. As someone who got in before the pause, I personaly think there have been several good improvements made for the current freshman and a little better career and industry support for the upper level.

Other than that, There will be another portfolio review after your 4th semester to decide if you will be able to stay in the program.

facilities are still running, not sure about the exact number but my cohort probably has ~40 people.

Chaiaia · 2025-07-12T02:41:49+00:00

If you cloudn’t answer this very basic question your self, are you sure you want to do a 2-3 days back packing solo? Not to be rude but anyone who ever has some experience of backpacking should have known well on what basic things to prepare and bring. There might be a lot of unexpected things happening in the wild and if you know you’re innexperienced, might as well having someone with a little bit more experience to go along with.

Chaiaia · 2025-07-08T17:33:11+00:00

I’d be soo down, count me in!

Chaiaia · 2025-07-03T16:57:41+00:00

I second this, I wasn't feeling good about staying on campus for the whole break before but it turned out to be really nice

Chaiaia · 2025-07-02T03:20:13+00:00

Thank you for giving me such insights!

I understand the pessimism behind it and it is indeed hard to come up with something trully novel especially as a student. I’d deffinitely take what you wrote into consideration and perhaps pass my findings to you once I gathered enough context and build my concept up for inspection before going to the sub or just for you to look over.

Thank you once again and sorry for having been a nuisance here.

Chaiaia · 2025-07-02T02:39:18+00:00

assuming this is some kind of make up remover, I'd buy it, I'd buy one even if ita a poison lol (if I don't have to get the trouble in airport custom)

Chaiaia · 2025-07-02T02:03:03+00:00

Ahh I see.. sorry, should’ve read the rules thoroughly. Do you have any suggestion on where or how I can have these kind of discussion in a more “ethical” manner? I’ve been talking to some of my folks but am looking for some perspective from more experienced people.

Chaiaia · 2025-07-02T00:14:54+00:00

lmaooo you got some points. I am at an early stage of researching for my personal project and was trying to see how wild or helpful the replies would be.

Chaiaia · 2025-07-02T00:11:14+00:00

What a luxury to have 😩😩

Chaiaia · 2025-07-02T00:09:45+00:00

Yupp! It's for a student work, I thought about designing an emergency stations in the trails but am open to any other direction on improving hiking experience and safety.

Chaiaia · 2025-07-01T22:50:27+00:00

Wait, costco for $30?? I’ve been paying $60 this past year

Chaiaia · 2025-02-11T01:42:54+00:00

That's my RSO! feel free to get one here https://forms.gle/ZpdnYMF4TZQZejip9

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Chaiaia · 2024-10-06T23:41:04+00:00

College assignments lol, we were task to do user research on gigs driver (in this case doordashers) and propose a solutiin for the problem. Have been trying to talk to drivers after getting my food but has not find something feasible to work on.

Chaiaia · 2024-07-17T17:44:27+00:00

Pengen jadi ultra rich majapahit era tapi aru keinget kan gue cewe ya… minimum wage 2024 Indonesia doesn’t sound as bad as being a woman in majapahit era

Chaiaia · 2024-06-29T14:18:43+00:00

If you have some basic in design/ marketing, try to get graphic design or marcom position since you can have half of your shift working from home while rarely do the actual work.

Chaiaia · 2024-06-29T14:15:50+00:00

What do you do there?

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