Ana Gomes

Want to see what a strong portfolio foundation looks like? Mitchell Zeller recently redesigned his portfolio — and it’s a great example of how to get the core ingredients right (which is like 80% of the job). He’s a product designer and front-end developer based in Australia, and what stood out to me immediately was how intentional everything feels: → Smooth interactions that support the content → Clear, well-structured case studies with just enough motion and annotation → A clever toggle that separates the design and dev sides of a project — without making either feel like an afterthought There’s still some refinement to be done. But Mitchell’s already nailed the hardest part: building a portfolio that feels considered from the first scroll. This week’s portfolio review goes into the details — what he’s doing well, and what needs to be addressed still too. Read the full review + check out his portfolio at the link in the comments. And if you want more breakdowns like this each week: the newsletter is the place to be. 👇

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Simplifying Travel Experiences with Design Booking rides, trains, or flights shouldn’t feel complicated. At 𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼, we designed a 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 that brings clarity, convenience, and confidence to every trip. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 - Cluttered booking flows that frustrate users - Confusing confirmation details and hidden costs - Limited visibility into ride, driver, or vehicles options - Dashboards overloaded with many irrelevant information 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ⌙ Conversational AI assistance for faster and smarter bookings ⌙ Transparent booking summaries & confirmations for trust ⌙ Streamlined flow for choosing cars, trains, or flights ⌙ Clear result pages highlighting key travel details 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 We used a bold purple-gradient aesthetic with modern contrast, pairing clarity and innovation. The UI highlights essential actions, making it easy for users to focus on their journey instead of battling complexity. This design concept shows how thoughtful UX can reshape travel apps into seamless, user-first platforms. 👉 Curious how design can simplify transportation experiences? Let’s connect. #ProductDesign #AppDesign #MobileApp #UIUXDesign #TransportationApp

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The great thing about developers leveraging agentic coding tools, is that a lot of the same design best-practices for communicating with humans, are also really helpful context for LLMs. I hope this article is a helpful starting point for designers to set developers up for success, especially those using Figma's Dev Mode MCP server. https://lnkd.in/gNi92tmH

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🌱 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP WARNING 🌱 As a design systems leader who’s build high-craft libraries at scale, I knew I had to disrupt my own learning methodology. After months of stakeholder alignment sessions and design token frameworks, I made a bold strategic decision. I would take my expertise to the ultimate testing ground. Nature’s original design system. I’m talking about touching grass. Actual grass. With my hands. The insights were transformational. Here are 5 design system lessons I learned from this unconventional user research: 1️⃣ Consistency doesn’t mean identical Every blade of grass follows the same growth pattern, but no two are exactly alike. Your components can share DNA without being carbon copies. 2️⃣ Scalability happens naturally A lawn doesn’t need a roadmap to grow. It just needs the right conditions. Stop over-engineering your system’s future and focus on healthy foundations. 3️⃣ Maintenance beats perfection Grass doesn’t grow in straight lines, but regular mowing keeps it functional. Your design system needs consistent care, not perfect documentation. 4️⃣ Adaptation is survival Grass grows differently in shade vs sun, wet vs dry. Your components should flex for different contexts instead of breaking. 5️⃣ Root systems matter more than what’s visible The real work happens underground. Your design tokens and naming conventions are more important than your Figma library looking pretty. Side effect: I can now identify 12 different grass species and my Vitamin D levels are no longer concerning my doctor. 10/10 would recommend this UX research method. #DesignSystems #TouchGrass #ModelHopping

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