Checkpoint
Nothing to watch here. Do the work described below, then mark it complete.
Portfolio piece · Competent · Lesson 45 of 99 · about 3 hours
Milestone: publish and get it torn apart
Your portfolio is live and has survived critique from at least three working designers.
Why it matters
Publish, then actively solicit critique from people who will be honest: design communities, a meetup, a mentor, a portfolio review stream. Ask a specific question ('does the problem statement land in ten seconds?') rather than 'any feedback?'. Then act on the pattern, not on every individual comment. Expect the first round to hurt and to be right. This step is the difference between a portfolio you like and a portfolio that works, and skipping it is the most common self-inflicted wound in a job search.