Graphic Designers – your chance to watch real portfolios reviewed live, and pose your questions to industry experts
Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during a Portfolio Review? Now’s your chance! We’re back in July with another Watch and Learn, and this time we’re focusing on graphic design. It’s your chance to watch emerging graphic designers share their portfolio and hear real-time feedback from industry experts – all while asking your own questions along the way.
Let’s be honest: most of us have always wanted to sit in on someone else’s portfolio review. To hear what works, what doesn’t, what industry pros are really looking for. But unless you’re the one in the hot seat, those conversations usually happen behind closed doors.
Portfolio Reviews: Watch and Learn looks to change that. This time, you’ll get a front-row seat as two emerging graphic designers present their portfolios to an industry pro who has reviewed countless portfolios.
How will it work?
- Our emerging graphic designers will talk through how they’ve curated their portfolios; their layout and design choices, and walk us through two projects in detail.
- Then, our industry pros will offer some honest, constructive feedback.
- And finally, we’ll open the floor to a Q&A where you can ask your own questions.
While this session focuses on graphic design, you’ll also see how portfolios are presented, how projects are talked through and how industry professionals give feedback.
So whether you’re building your first portfolio, a recent grad refining yours, or just curious to see how others approach theirs, this is a chance to learn in public – without having to be the one presenting!
🎟️ Interested in coming along? There are an unlimited number of places available for this event. You just need to create a free account and register now to secure your spot!
Who will be there?
Claude d'Avoine, Creative Director
Claude is a London-born creative specialising in creative direction for the luxury and arts sectors. He has worked with clients including Burberry, Dazed, JW Anderson and the V&A, and previously led creative direction across campaigns, publications and special commissions at Frieze. Alongside his practice, he regularly lectures at universities across the UK and is an active member of Mentoring Matters.
Rishima Raghu, Junior Graphic Designer
Rishima is a London-based South Asian designer. Focused on identity, type, and editorial, her practice explores the intersection of colour, curiosity, and play. She approaches design as a tool to question and reimagine cultural, social, and systemic structures. Find out more about Rishima here.
Shahzaib Ali, Junior Graphic Designer
Shahzaib is a graphic designer from Birmingham with a deep love for print, type, and work that means something. “I spend a lot of time messing around with type, layouts and ideas, trying to make things feel right rather than perfect.” From screen-printed zines to campaigns, he loves work that has a real reason to exist. Find out more about Shahzaib here.
How to register
Our Portfolio Reviews: Watch and Learn events are designed for anyone at the start of their creative journey – whether you’re studying, a recent graduate, self-taught or switching careers.
This event is open to:
- Emerging creatives (aged 18 and over)
- Those with an interest in working in the creative industry – no previous experience or portfolio necessary!
Not a graphic designer? Not to worry – whether you’re a designer, illustrator, photographer or anything in between, we’re sure you’ll leave with some top portfolio insights to take away.
This event is free to attend, and there are unlimited spaces. All you need is to create a free account to register, so be sure to sign up now!