#174 What makes a portfolio feel senior in 2026?
From Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio by Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu
March 25, 2026 · 22 min · Season 1 · Episode 174
About this episode
Ioana discusses the essential skills for a UX design portfolio in 2026, emphasizing the impact of AI on the hiring landscape.
Ioana talks about the key skills to showcase in a UX design portfolio in 2026 that hiring managers value, highlights timeless design principles alongside new rules shaped by recent AI-driven shifts, explores the dramatically transformed hiring landscape, and examines which design skills are and aren't replaceable by AI. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Check out these links: Order Ioana's book on Amazon , shipping worldwide. Ioana's co-working space Join Anfi’s Job Search community . The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey. Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com Ioana's WhatsApp group Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy…
People in this episode
Hosts: Anfisa Bogomolova, Ioana Teleanu
Guest: Ioana
Topics covered
- UX design portfolio
- AI in design
- hiring landscape
- design skills
- timeless design principles
Keywords
- UX design
- portfolio
- AI
- hiring managers
- design principles
- job search
- skills
Sponsors
Wix Studio
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: aidesign-os.com, Domestika
Products: Amazon
Books & works: AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career
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