UXfolio Webinar - How UX Portfolios Are Actually Evaluated (and Why Juniors Misjudge the Game)

How do hiring teams decide which UX portfolios move forward?
To help designers understand what decision-makers look for, UXfolio hosted a Hiring Realities webinar on February 18, 2026, exploring how hiring managers and design leads evaluate UX portfolios in 2026.

What we covered:
✺ Why most candidates get filtered out at the portfolio stage (and how to avoid it)
✺What makes a strong first impression: clarity, relevance, and easy navigation
✺ How to write case studies that show ownership, thinking, and impact
✺ The key do’s & don’ts to keep your portfolio focused, scannable, and credible
✺ The 3-step review process: role match → case study proof → trust/risk signals




Connect with the speakers:
Réka Nagy – Product Designer @UXfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reka-nagy-ui-ux/
Laura Sima – Senior UX Designer @UX studio – https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-sima/
Ákos Izsák – Product Lead @UXfolio https://www.linkedin.com/in/akosizsak/

Find out more about UXfolio: https://uxfol.io - hu.linkedin.com/company/uxfolio

See you at our next event! 👋