Portfolio Critiques: Interaction & Visual Design (Dubai)

Introducing: HCD Portfolio Critique Nights

A new series of curated meetups by Human Centred Design (HCD) UAE Meetup, in partnership with aspexx., designed to raise the bar for design critiques and portfolios in the #UAE.

Kicking off September 25 in Dubai at The Cars Café, Motor City, this first session is all about #Interaction & #Visual Design.

We’re bringing together the city’s product designers for focused, time-boxed portfolio reviews. Each session opens with a short talk on how to present your work and give or receive feedback effectively, followed by live critiques from those who hire, lead, and shape the design industry.

Panelists:

1. Amanda Cano
2. Prof. Carlos Montana
3. Chris Clark

Facilitator: Jonathan Steingiesser

Agenda
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Networking
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Welcome and Intro
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM Design Critiques 101
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Portfolio Critique with Jonathan, Amanda, Chris and Prof. Carlos
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM. More Networking

What to expect:
✔️ Practical feedback on real portfolios
✔️ Critique principles that guide better conversations
✔️ A one-page tips sheet takeaway
✔️ A chance to learn, connect, and grow with the community

💬 Submissions are now open
If you’re an Interaction or Visual Designer and you’d like your portfolio reviewed live: leave a comment in this Linkedin Post with a LINK to your portfolio and YES I’ll be there

To apply:
• Must be based in the UAE and able to attend the event on the day
• Portfolio must include publicly shareable work

Whether you're a designer, hiring manager, or recruiter, this event is for you.

#HCDPortfolioCritique #InteractionDesign #VisualDesign #PortfolioReview #HCDAE #DesignInDubai #networking #uxDubai