How to Apply and Land Product Design Internships (Presentation + Live Q&A)

Wednesday, August 12 at 2:30 PM (Los Angeles) · 60 min

Hosted by Matt Karakilic

Director of User Experience @ Omnia Consulting Ltd.

Under "Request to Join" button, you will see: Have an access code? You can enter it here. Enter following to get an exclusive access for FREE: The code is: hophopbunny To do above, go: https://luma.com/mfu65q03 To learn about the event: About This Talk Everyone tells you to "just build a strong portfolio." Almost no one tells you what the process actually feels like from the inside — the rejections, the redesigns, the interview that almost went sideways. This session is a live, unscripted Q&A with David Theophine, who navigated the product design internship grind and landed a role at Wealthsimple. Rather than a polished talk, David will open up about what applying really looked like: the applications that went nowhere, how he experimented with his portfolio and design work to stand out, and what actually happened in his interviews. Come with your questions — this is your chance to get real, specific answers from someone who's recently been exactly where you are. You'll Learn - What the application process for design internships actually looks like, rejections included - How to experiment with your design work and portfolio to show your thinking, not just your polish - What interviewers are really evaluating for in product design internship interviews - How to handle the pressure and uncertainty of the search — straight from someone who just went through it Who It's For Students and early-career designers applying to product design internships or entry-level roles, and anyone who wants an honest, unfiltered look at the process rather than a highlight reel.

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