Tianyu Koenig

If there’s one thing that takes down even strong designers in a whiteboard challenge, it’s time. Everyone walks in with good intentions — “I’ll show two design directions and discuss trade-offs.” But reality hits fast: 45 minutes later, they’ve barely finished one version, and the conversation feels rushed. I’ve coached over 200 designers through whiteboard mock sessions, and more than half of them stumbled not because of weak ideas, but because they ran out of time. The good news? Time...

Many website platforms like Webflow, Framer, and Wix already include basic analytics, but when your job search slows down, it’s time to dig deeper. By layering Google Analytics, Hotjar, or Microsoft Clarity onto your portfolio — even if it’s vibe coded — you can finally see how recruiters and hiring managers really interact with your site. From session replays and funnel analysis to heatmaps and A/B tests, analytics turn your portfolio into a living, data-informed product that helps you iterate

"I always use the STAR method for conflict stories, it flows well, so why do I keep failing second interviews?" This was the first...