Designers presented their portfolios, received expert feedback, and learned effective practices.

This masterclass presented a unique opportunity for students and designers to showcase their portfolios, receive expert feedback, and master portfolio best practices.

Participants engaged in personalized, one-on-one reviews with a distinguished panel of creative directors, design strategists, and design professors, fostering a constructive environment for tailored guidance and actionable feedback.

The masterclass also covered proven approaches for building an effective design portfolio, providing practical strategies for showcasing creative thinking, strategic insights, and technical skills to stand out in today's competitive landscape.

About the Instructors:

Brand Lounge

Brand Lounge is a strategy-driven brand consultancy in Dubai and Riyadh that specializes in creating differentiated brands using a three-step methodology: discover, uncover, and differentiate. They focus on four key dimensions—purpose, innovation, culture, and image—to develop compelling and memorable brands.

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is the region's premier design university and a hub for creative thinkers, designers, and innovators. DIDI offers the first multidisciplinary design degree in the region, built on three educational pillars: visual literacy, technological fluency, and strategic proficiency.