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19 Mar 2026
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Kris Puckett — holds since 2026-03-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A portfolio should show the one or two recent projects where you have developed as a designer and honed the craft, rather than older, weaker ones. — tap to centre the map on it A portfolio should show the one or two recent projects where you have developed as a designer and honed the craft, rather than older, weaker ones. Last stated 3 weeks ago
15 Sept 2026
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Nev Flynn — holds since 2026-09-15 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A Figma, slides or Dribble link as a portfolio does not necessarily rule you out, but with one chance at a first impression you start by overcoming the impression it creates. — tap to centre the map on it A Figma, slides or Dribble link as a portfolio does not necessarily rule you out, but with one chance at a first impression you start by overcoming the impression it creates. Last stated 6 days ago
29 Sept 2026
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Danny Martinez — holds since 2026-09-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A portfolio shows that a person's work is visible, not that they are skilled. — tap to centre the map on it A portfolio shows that a person's work is visible, not that they are skilled. Last stated 4 months ago
26 May 2026
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Carlos Alexandro Becker — holds since 2026-05-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Range, not a distinctive style, is what separates a designer from an artist, so a portfolio where everything looks alike is a bad sign. — tap to centre the map on it Range, not a distinctive style, is what separates a designer from an artist, so a portfolio where everything looks alike is a bad sign. Last stated 5 months ago
26 Apr 2026
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Evan Spiegel — holds since 2026-04-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A portfolio that could be one-shotted, or that looks very familiar next to someone else's, is going to put hiring managers off. — tap to centre the map on it A portfolio that could be one-shotted, or that looks very familiar next to someone else's, is going to put hiring managers off. Last stated 6 days ago
29 Sept 2026
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Danny Martinez — holds since 2026-09-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Embrace the fuzzy space between types of things you can create, and make presentations and documents interactive. — tap to centre the map on it Embrace the fuzzy space between types of things you can create, and make presentations and documents interactive. Last stated 2 months ago
4 Aug 2026
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Nate Parrott — holds since 2026-08-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The best way to stand out in a portfolio is to show your best work and let it speak for itself, because no one wants decoration for decoration's sake. — tap to centre the map on it The best way to stand out in a portfolio is to show your best work and let it speak for itself, because no one wants decoration for decoration's sake. Last stated 4 months ago
26 May 2026
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Andy Madrick — holds since 2026-05-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company that does not learn from the work it does would probably eventually lose its advantage. — tap to centre the map on it A company that does not learn from the work it does would probably eventually lose its advantage. Last stated 4 weeks ago
10 Sept 2026
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Karri Saarinen — holds since 2026-09-10 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A business is more likely to fail from taking on too much complexity than from lacking resources. — tap to centre the map on it A business is more likely to fail from taking on too much complexity than from lacking resources. Last stated 8 years ago
29 Sept 2018
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Tren Griffin — holds since 2018-09-29 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A business succeeds through a small number of highly effective distribution channels, not many mediocre ones. — tap to centre the map on it A business succeeds through a small number of highly effective distribution channels, not many mediocre ones. Last stated 3 years ago
17 Feb 2024
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Adam Wiggins — holds since 2024-02-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A candidate negotiating an offer should make every ask fit one line of logic. — tap to centre the map on it A candidate negotiating an offer should make every ask fit one line of logic. Last stated 2 months ago
9 Aug 2026
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Adam Ward — holds since 2026-08-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A big part of taste is delivering high levels of craft in an accessible way so that as many people as possible can experience it. — tap to centre the map on it A big part of taste is delivering high levels of craft in an accessible way so that as many people as possible can experience it. Last stated 5 months ago
21 Apr 2026
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Brandon Jacoby — holds since 2026-04-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company name can have different appeal to corporate buyers versus their customers. — tap to centre the map on it A company name can have different appeal to corporate buyers versus their customers. Last stated yesterday
4 Oct 2026
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Paul Graham — holds since 2026-10-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A first draft should not be graded good or bad; it is only the material that taste then gets to act on. — tap to centre the map on it A first draft should not be graded good or bad; it is only the material that taste then gets to act on. Last stated 2 months ago
6 Aug 2026
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George Saunders — holds since 2026-08-06 — tap for who they are
Same subject: "Simplify onboarding" is an action, not a problem, and a roadmap line written that way will not work. — tap to centre the map on it "Simplify onboarding" is an action, not a problem, and a roadmap line written that way will not work. Last stated 2 years ago
19 Jan 2025
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Elena Verna — holds since 2025-01-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company should define what great looks like for its own role rather than borrow another company's definition. — tap to centre the map on it A company should define what great looks like for its own role rather than borrow another company's definition. Last stated 2 months ago
9 Aug 2026
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Adam Ward — holds since 2026-08-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company that looks to its users as though it has stopped shipping is usually widening its market, and grinding through that is worth it. — tap to centre the map on it A company that looks to its users as though it has stopped shipping is usually widening its market, and grinding through that is worth it. Last stated 2 years ago
23 Mar 2025
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Rahul Vohra — holds since 2025-03-23 — tap for who they are
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A portfolio on a basic Squarespace template will probably get passed on even if the content is really good.
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A portfolio should show the one or two recent projects where you have developed as a designer and honed the craft, rather than older, weaker ones.
Holds
A Figma, slides or Dribble link as a portfolio does not necessarily rule you out, but with one chance at a first impression you start by overcoming the impression it creates.
Holds
A portfolio shows that a person's work is visible, not that they are skilled.
Holds
Range, not a distinctive style, is what separates a designer from an artist, so a portfolio where everything looks alike is a bad sign.
Holds
A portfolio that could be one-shotted, or that looks very familiar next to someone else's, is going to put hiring managers off.
Holds
Embrace the fuzzy space between types of things you can create, and make presentations and documents interactive.
Holds
The best way to stand out in a portfolio is to show your best work and let it speak for itself, because no one wants decoration for decoration's sake.
Holds
A company that does not learn from the work it does would probably eventually lose its advantage.
Holds
A business is more likely to fail from taking on too much complexity than from lacking resources.
Holds
A business succeeds through a small number of highly effective distribution channels, not many mediocre ones.
Holds
A candidate negotiating an offer should make every ask fit one line of logic.
Holds
A big part of taste is delivering high levels of craft in an accessible way so that as many people as possible can experience it.
Holds
A company name can have different appeal to corporate buyers versus their customers.
Holds
A first draft should not be graded good or bad; it is only the material that taste then gets to act on.
Holds
"Simplify onboarding" is an action, not a problem, and a roadmap line written that way will not work.
Holds
A company should define what great looks like for its own role rather than borrow another company's definition.
Holds
A company that looks to its users as though it has stopped shipping is usually widening its market, and grinding through that is worth it.
Holds