Design Portfolio Power-Up

A goal-based approach to design portfolio building, led by industry professionals. Skip the cookie cutter templates and craft a portfolio that represents your skills and interests as a designer, while planning your design future!
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Design Portfolio Power-Up

A goal-based approach to design portfolio building, led by industry professionals. Skip the cookie cutter templates and craft a portfolio that represents your skills and interests as a designer, while planning your design future!

When & Where

Workshop starts on

27th Apr, 2024

Duration

3 Weeks

Time Commitment

2-5 hrs/day

Mode

Online

Registration deadline

24th Apr, 2024

What you get from this course

A unique portfolio

The skills to build a portfolio based on your individual skills and strengths, that embodies your aesthetic and sensibilities.

Live online sessions only

Online live sessions to learn, discuss, create, and network with mentors and peers. No pre-recorded content, no standard grading. :)

Mentorship with practitioners

Guidance and advice by experienced industry practitioners and mentors throughout the process.

Mock interview and feedback

Interview preparation and mock hiring call to prepare you for every situation.

See the hiring manager’s POV

A walkthrough of the hiring manager’s side of the system and insights into how to design to stand out amongst the crowd.

Join the TADA! community

Lifelong access to the exclusive TADA! community of designers and experts and future events.

A unique portfolio

The skills to build a portfolio based on your individual skills and strengths, that embodies your aesthetic and sensibilities.

Live online sessions only

Online live sessions to learn, discuss, create, and network with mentors and peers. No pre-recorded content, no standard grading. :)

Mentorship with practitioners

Guidance and advice by experienced industry practitioners and mentors throughout the process.

Mock interview and feedback

Interview preparation and mock hiring call to prepare you for every situation.

See the hiring manager’s POV

A walkthrough of the hiring manager’s side of the system and insights into how to design to stand out amongst the crowd.

Join the TADA! community

Lifelong access to the exclusive TADA! community of designers and experts and future events.

What our students are saying

"This made me think of where I want to go next and how to strategise my career."
Arun Kapil
UX Designer
Portfolio Building- Batch 1
"My first week at the studio in the hills was nothing short of spectacular."
Radhika Saini
Graphic Designer
Portfolio Building- Batch 1
"Design is one thing and presenting your ideas and thoughts is a completely different thing."
Aakarsh Raj
UX Designer
Portfolio Building- Batch 1

The workshop overview

Weekend 1
Saturday & Sunday
See how a hiring manager views your portfolio and map out your portfolio plan based on your career goals.
Interact with your peers and mentors. Learn where everyone is in their journeys and how we can all help each other build our portfolios.
See how the hiring manager’s side of the system looks like and learn how to present yourself in the best way to get noticed.
Mentorship session to map out a plan to build a portfolio that supports your long and short term career needs.
Build the structure and storyline of your portfolio over the week with peer and mentor aid.
Weekend 2
Saturday & Sunday
Learn what makes a good portfolio and skills you require beyond it to land your dream job!
Learn about the process of building your portfolio and factors that affect the hiring process.
Hone your skills beyond the portfolio document and learn about crafting resumes and cover letters, communication etiquette, negotiations, and much more.
Peer and mentor feedback for your portfolio structure to get started on execution.
Weekend 3
Saturday & Sunday
Mock interviews and final feedback sessions.
Mock interviews with experienced hiring managers to prepare you for the process.
Learn tips and tricks to stand out from the crowd and make an impression without gimmicks.
Final presentations and feedback before wrapping up the course!
Self-work and assignments will be completed at your own pace during weekdays. Our recommended time commitment is 2-3 hours per day :)

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Build a custom portfolio that reflects your skills and career goals.
Discover your strengths and areas of improvements as you set yourself up for a successful career with live mentorship sessions.
Lessons created and conducted by practicing designers and design hiring teams.
Mock interviews and reviews by seasoned hiring managers.
Lifetime access to the TADA! community channels.

Meet your mentors

Neha Shrestha
Co-founder, NOCT & TADA!
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Rudransh Mathur
Co-founder, NOCT & TADA!
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Sayali Salvi
Design Lead, NOCT
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Ayush Pal
Design Lead, NOCT
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Anisha Bijur
Design Lead, NOCT
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Is this workshop for me?

I just graduated from design school and am looking for jobs
Yes! We’ve been where you are and tailor-made this course for you. Get ahead of the curve and plan out your career and portfolio goals with us.
I recently switched to design and am trying to start my career
Definitely! Our team is built with incredible designers who started off their journey in different fields. Learn how to use your skills to complement your new career and build new ones to support it.
I am looking to apply for a different role than my current one
Yes. Growth is what we’re here for! Plan out your career trajectory and adapt your portfolio to your goals and build towards that with mentors from very varied fields of expertise.
I am a designer with 5+ years of experience
Probably not, this is a mentorship program geared towards helping young designers find their identity and step into the world of design.However, we have a lot of exciting things in the pipeline for you. Keep a look out on our Instagram for updates!
I have no design knowledge but want to learn.
Unfortunately not, this course helps build a portfolio with projects you’ve already worked on. You will require at least 2 existing projects and a basic understanding of the tool you want to use.However, we have a lot of exciting courses and workshops coming up which might be of interest to you. Keep a look out on our Instagram for updates :)
I need a portfolio to apply to design schools.
This course might not be relevant to you since the focus is on building an industry-ready portfolio for a career track. Design school portfolio requirements greatly differ from this. We are sharing the tools of the trade that we have perfected over the years and this is not our area of expertise. :(

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the mentors?
The mentors for are Senior Designers and Design managers at NOCT, the design studio where TADA! is built. More details can be found above ☝🏼 (Click here to go to the mentor section)
What do I need for this workshop?
Other than your creativity and curiosity, you’ll need at least 2 projects that you want to add to your portfolio and working knowledge of the tool you wish to use.
Will I learn how to build a website?
No, this course is focused on learning how to structure and design the right portfolio for your needs and goals regardless of the tool you choose to host it on.
What will you tell me about the hiring process?
We'll give you an insight into the hiring decision making process and walk you through our backend softwares to give you a deeper understanding of the other side of the system.
Still not sure about joining?
Talk to us on +91 7045306680

Build the perfect portfolio for you!

Build a custom portfolio that reflects your skills and career goals.
Discover your strengths and areas of improvements as you set yourself up for a successful career with live mentorship sessions.
Lessons created and conducted by practicing designers and design hiring teams.
Mock interviews and reviews by seasoned hiring managers.
Lifetime access to the TADA! community channels.
Oops, applications are closed.
Notify me for the next batch!