What to put on an UI/UX designer’s digital card
- Design focus Product, interaction, visual or research-led design stated clearly helps people judge fit for their team.
- Portfolio link The main reason anyone scans a designer’s card; link to the page with your strongest case studies.
- Featured case study A direct link to one relevant project saves reviewers from browsing your entire site on a phone.
- LinkedIn profile Used by recruiters and design leads to check experience and mutual connections after meeting you.
- Email Preferred for portfolio review requests, assignments and freelance briefs with attachments.
- Availability A line on full-time, freelance or not currently available avoids mismatched enquiries.
- Product types you design for Mobile apps, SaaS dashboards and e-commerce flows need different experience; naming yours helps managers see a match with their product.
- Research methods you use A line on usability testing or interviews shows you design from evidence, which is what many product teams look for beyond visual skill.
When to share it
- Shared at a design meetup or portfolio review session so senior designers can look at your case studies afterwards.
- Shown to founders at a startup event who need design help for an app or dashboard.
- Displayed at your graduation jury or design school showcase alongside your printed project boards.
- Sent to a recruiter before a portfolio round so they can pass your work to the hiring manager in advance.
What to say when you send it
A card link on its own is easy to ignore. Add a line that reminds the person where you met and what to do next — for example:
Hi Ankita, thanks for the portfolio review at the design meetup. My card links to the loan application case study, including the usability test findings. I would love your feedback on the research section when you have a moment.
Where to put the QR code
- The final slide of a portfolio presentation round.
- Your design meetup or conference badge.
- The footer of your case study PDF, if you share one in applications.
Mistakes to avoid
- Leading with visual shots only Product teams hire for problem solving. If the card’s featured link shows only polished screens, they cannot see your thinking. Lead with a case study that shows research and decisions.
- Using a portfolio that is hard to use If your portfolio is slow or confusing on mobile, hiring managers will judge your UX skill from it. Test it like a product: open it from the card on a mid-range phone, on mobile data, and fix anything that makes you wait or hunt.
- Overstating your role in team projects Saying “I designed the app” when you owned one flow is quickly exposed in interviews. Be specific about what you owned.
Tips for a card that gets saved
- Test your portfolio link on a mid-range phone before sharing the card. Many people will open it on mobile first, and heavy image files slow everything down.
- Keep the card’s visual style consistent with your portfolio, using the same typography and colours, so the two feel like one considered identity.
- Change the featured case study link depending on the event: fintech work for a fintech meetup, research-led work for a UX research gathering.