Portfolio & case studies
Make your decisions, contribution, and impact easier to understand. Get specific feedback on structure, storytelling, and craft.
San Diego, CA
One-on-one mentorship
Design your next chapter.
Honest feedback. A clearer story. A next step you can act on.
Whether you’re finding your first role or growing into leadership, we’ll work on the questions that matter to you: your portfolio, your interviews, and your direction.
A focused hour, just for you
Executive portfolio review
$250 / 60 minutes
A personalized video session to sharpen your case studies, make your contribution clear, and identify what to improve next. Includes follow-up notes or resources.
Reserve your session ↗What we can work on.
Interview preparation
Work through portfolio presentations, whiteboarding, take-home exercises, and the stories you want an interviewer to remember.
Career growth
Talk through IC leveling, cross-functional work, and the shift from execution toward strategy and design leadership.
Product thinking & confidence
Build your point of view, work more effectively with PMs and engineers, and find your voice in the room.
No question is too small. This is a supportive space to think out loud, get another perspective, and make progress.
200+ designers mentored
In their words.
…He is always supportive and open-minded and has had a transformative impact on my career.
…Mikhail is the best mentor I have had yet! He was friendly, encouraging, informative and proactive.
…He provided insightful feedback and pointed out areas that I may have missed, which allowed me to create a comprehensive and impactful case study.
Before we meet.
Designers starting their careers, mid-level designers aiming for senior roles, and experienced designers moving into staff-level influence or leadership. You can also bring a specific portfolio, interview, or product challenge.
We meet for a 60-minute video call focused on what you need. We can review your work, practice your story, or talk through a career decision. Afterward, I send notes or resources from our conversation.
An executive portfolio review is $250 for a 60-minute session. You can request a session through the contact form, or arrange a free introductory call.
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