Portfolio Archives - Stella Guan | Designer, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Educator

The Uncomfortable Truth I Often Couldn’t Tell Junior Designers

Sometimes when you struggle, it’s a sign that something isn’t working

Recently, as I study the design industry and do research for my design school, I found myself browsing through online design communities more often. But I found myself feeling uncomfortable more and more while reading through discussion threads.

A Designer’s Challenge to Entry-Level Jobs That Require Five Years of Experience

Next time you interview for a junior design job, counter with this answer

Blog / By Stella Guan

“Job title: Junior Designer. Salary: The lowest level we can get away with for an entry-level job. Requirements: 5 years of experience and a degree in Design Interview. Process: Do a small project for us which we may use for free after we don’t hire you. Perks: We have great culture and free snacks!” Does this sound familiar to you? It sure does to me.

Is The Design Field Too Saturated

Here’s my take on this million dollar question

Blog / By Stella Guan

Almost every day, I get asked this question by my beginner design students.

“Is the design field too saturated?”

How The 3-Second Rule of Design Portfolios Work

Things That Make Hiring Managers Stop For A Glance

Blog / By Stella Guan

A few years ago, I became a judge at several international design awards. One time, I was asked to judge over 1,600 entries at a huge award — in the span of a week!

The Uncomfortable Truth I Often Couldn’t Tell Junior Designers

Sometimes when you struggle, it’s a sign that something isn’t working

The Uncomfortable Truth I Often Couldn’t Tell Junior Designers

Sometimes when you struggle, it’s a sign that something isn’t working

A Designer’s Challenge to Entry-Level Jobs That Require Five Years of Experience

Next time you interview for a junior design job, counter with this answer

A Designer’s Challenge to Entry-Level Jobs That Require Five Years of Experience

Next time you interview for a junior design job, counter with this answer

Is The Design Field Too Saturated

Here’s my take on this million dollar question

Is The Design Field Too Saturated

Here’s my take on this million dollar question

How The 3-Second Rule of Design Portfolios Work

Things That Make Hiring Managers Stop For A Glance

How The 3-Second Rule of Design Portfolios Work

Things That Make Hiring Managers Stop For A Glance

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