Are you a student, recent graduate, career changer, or aspiring service designer? Or simply curious about how to build a strong portfolio and land your next opportunity?Join us for SDN Finland Portfolio Evening – an inspiring event designed to support emerging service designers on their career journey.
During the evening you will:
- Learn from experienced service designers about portfolios, job search, and future skills.
- Gain practical tips on case studies, platforms, and how to stand out.
- Hear real portfolio showcases with insights and feedback.
- Discover the role of networking and recruiters’ perspectives.
- Get an introduction to SDN Finland and the opportunities our community offers.
The goal of the event is to reduce barriers for professional growth and create a space for sharing knowledge, experiences, and inspiration.
👉 The event is free of charge and open to everyone.
👉 If you wish, you can also share your questions in advance and request feedback for your own portfolio here: https://forms.gle/xZFhrYxUipLXYpWDA
Program Overview
16:30 – Doors Open ☕ Coffee and networking
17:00 – Welcome & Opening Words
- Introduction to SDN Finland
- Opening talk: Current state of the design field, education and future focus areas
17:30 – Panel Discussion: Building a Strong Portfolio
- Platforms, case studies, visual design, common mistakes & how to stand out
- Audience Q&A
18:30 – Panel Discussion: From Portfolio to Job Search
- Finding roles, AI’s impact, required skills for service designers
19:00 – Wrap-Up Key learnings, next events, feedback & networking19:30 – Doors Closed
The event is held in English.
Welcome!
