How to Build a Real UX Portfolio (Without a Job): UX Launchpad Info Session

​Struggling to land your first UX role because your portfolio is full of student or “made-up” projects? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way!

​In this free live session, you’ll learn how to create portfolio projects that hiring managers actually want to see even if you don’t have a UX job yet. We’ll walk you through UX Launchpad, a 5-week, hands-on program where you work with a real business on a real UX problem, guided by experienced mentors.

​What You’ll Get in This Session:

• ​Why “fake” case studies hold you back (and how to avoid them)

• ​What makes a portfolio project feel real to recruiters and hiring managers

• ​A behind-the-scenes look at the UX Launchpad process

• ​Examples of past participant projects and results

• ​Answers to your questions about joining the October 2025 cohort

​This is not a sales pitch. It’s a practical, open conversation about how to level up your portfolio and get noticed. By the end, you’ll know exactly what it takes to build a case study you can confidently talk about in interviews.