Need to polish that graphic design portfolio? Apply for our portfolio review on 24 June
by Creative Lives in Progress
Portfolio ReviewsPublished 20th May 2025
We have not one, but two Portfolio Reviews lined up for you this month, both with a focus on getting into graphic design. So if you’re a UK-based creative who is studying, recently graduated, or are within the first year of your career, this is a great opportunity to meet experts and get feedback. Be quick – applications close at 11.59pm on 8 June 2025.
In June we’re excited to offer not one, but two Portfolio Review events, designed to give you the opportunity to receive personalised feedback, get inspired by others and take your work to the next level.
Our Portfolio Review events take place over Zoom. This article is for those looking to apply for our Portfolio Review event on Tuesday 24 June 2025, from 5pm to 8pm BST.
🚨 There are a limited number of places available, so be sure to apply soon as applications close at 11.59pm on 8 June 2025.
Can’t make the 24th? Apply for our Portfolio Review on Thursday 26 June here.
How to apply
Our Portfolio Reviews are open to students, grads, or those within the first year of a creative career. You are only eligible to apply if you are:
- Not in full-time creative work
- Within the first year of your career
- Based in the UK
- Aged 18 and over
You will be required to have something to show (e.g. a few projects or pieces of work that capture what you do) but don’t worry if this isn’t a polished portfolio.
Please note
- You can only apply for one event.
- You cannot attend both events.
- If you don’t have a preferred date, you can let us know in the registration form.
- There are a limited number of spaces for each event, so registering doesn’t guarantee a place.
How will it work?
Our Portfolio Reviews are fast-paced: in breakout rooms of three emerging creatives and one reviewer, you will get the opportunity to show and discuss work, as well as get advice and feedback. This will then rotate, so you’ll get to meet several reviewers throughout the evening.
Who will be there?
We will be joined by a range of reviewers, including creatives from our Company Partners – check them out below. Stay tuned as we’ll be announcing our full line-up soon.
FAQs
How do we select attendees for our Portfolio Review events?
First, we review all applications to make sure your work aligns with the discipline we're focusing on – in this case, graphic design. Ideally, you’ll have a handful of projects or examples you’re ready to share during the event.
Due to high demand and limited capacity, spaces are then allocated through a lottery system. However, we do prioritise applicants who haven’t attended a Portfolio Review event with us before.
Those invited to attend will receive an email at least a week before the event to confirm their place. If you don’t get a spot this time, we’d love for you to apply again next time. Just let us know on the form that you’ve applied before, and we’ll be sure to prioritise your application.
I’ve attended a Portfolio Review event before, can I still apply?
Yes of course – but please note that you will be automatically added to our waitlist. We love seeing familiar faces, but our goal is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend, especially those who haven’t yet had the chance.
If you have any questions or concerns about this, please don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll be sure to do what we can to help. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see you – whether this time or at a future event!