UX Portfolio Tune Up
You have been applying. Nobody is calling back.
Your portfolio probably looks fine. The problem is it does not show how you think, and that is what hiring managers are actually looking for.
The UX Portfolio Tune Up is a 3-week live programme where we work directly on your portfolio with you. Not theory. Not templates. We fix how you explain your work so hiring managers can finally see what you are capable of.
Designers who have worked with UX Tree mentors have gone on to land roles at companies like Genesys, Friday Agency, AIB, Vhi.. This programme brings that same standard of feedback to your portfolio.
Next round kick-off
April 21, 2026
Limited to 5 participants
Applications for next cohort open until
April 20, 2026
Program Fee
First cohort price – €375
Standard price – €475
Junior to Senior
Skill level
3 weeks
Duration
Portfolio
Prerequisites
1.5 hours/week
Commitment
What this actually is
Keep what matters
We cut what weakens your story and keep what gets you hired.
One case study, done right
We rebuild your strongest project so hiring managers can actually follow it.
Explain your thinking
We help you show why you made each decision, not just what you did.
Own the questions
You will practise explaining your work out loud until it feels natural.
What hiring managers are actually looking for
Most portfolios don’t fail because of bad design. They fail because they don’t answer the questions hiring managers are silently asking while they scroll.
Can this person explain their decisions?
Can they connect their work to real outcomes?
Do they understand trade-offs?
Would I trust them in a meeting with stakeholders?
UX Tree Portfolio Masterclass
How it works
Kill the Noise. Define Your Edge.
- Define what roles you are actually targeting (so your portfolio speaks to the right people)
- Remove weak or irrelevant projects that dilute your story
- Rewrite your case study headlines so they show impact, not just features
- Make it obvious what you’re good at within seconds
Move Beyond the Checklist
- Show the decisions behind your work, not just the final screens
- Explain trade-offs, constraints, and what didn’t go as planned
- Add the kind of detail hiring managers look for (not generic process steps)
- Turn your case studies into clear problem → decision → outcome stories
Own the Interview Room
- Practice explaining your work clearly, without rambling or over-explaining
- Answer tough questions like “why did you do this?” with confidence
- Present your case study in a way that keeps attention
- Learn how to talk about your work like a mid or senior designer
Who will you learn from
Riccardo Spina
Venture consultant at SwissMen | Seed Innovation
Summary
- 30+ years of experience in Silicon Valley, USA
- BASc in Applied Science, Visual Design
- Based in Lisbon, Portugal
- Mentoring since February 2024
Top Skills
- UX Brand and Market Strategy
- Service Design
- UI Design & Design Systems
- Information Architecture
- Design Management
This Class is for you if:
- You already have at least one UX case study
- You struggle to explain why you made design decisions
- You feel nervous or vague in portfolio reviews or interviews
- You want to move to the next level in your UX career
- You are ready to question your own work and improve it
- You want a portfolio that hiring managers can trust
This Class is NOT for you if:
- You are brand new to UX and have no projects yet
- You only want feedback on colours, fonts, or visuals
- You are looking for a step-by-step beginner course
- You do not want to change or rewrite your case studies
- You are not open to direct or critical feedback
- You want something quick and easy with no effort
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQs provide quick, easy answers to the most common questions about our products and services, helping you find the information you need without hassle
No. You just need at least one project you can talk about. We work with what you have and help you make it stronger.
Yes, indirectly.
We do not run mock interviews, but by the end you will be able to walk through your case study clearly, explain your decisions, and handle tough questions without freezing.
That is exactly what hiring managers are testing in interviews.
Yes, as long as you have at least one UX project to work with.
You do not need years of experience, you just need something real to bring to the sessions.
Around one to two hours per week. Enough to review feedback and make updates to your case study before the next session.
Yes. You will receive a UX Tree certificate when you complete the programme, which you can add to your LinkedIn and portfolio.
One bad portfolio review can cost you a job offer worth tens of thousands a year. This programme gives you three focused sessions with an experienced UX mentor working directly on your work.
If it helps you land even one interview you would not have otherwise got, it has paid for itself many times over.
We keep cohorts small on purpose so every participant gets real attention. Spots are limited and this cohort fills quickly, so apply early if you are interested.
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