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Head Of Design · April 1 · 54 min

(English) Be a world Class Designer - Guidione Machava

What does it really take to become a “world-class” designer? In this episode of Head of Design, we dive into the journey of a designer who made it to Shopify — with a clear mission: understand, structure, and make accessible what truly defines top-tier designers. A raw and honest conversation about: 👉 what really happens inside hiring processes at companies like Shopify 👉 what makes a portfolio stand out (and why most fail) 👉 and how designers can level up in today’s competitive market In this episode, we explore: an unconventional journey from tech to design the reality behind recruitment processes in top tech companies common mistakes designers make in their portfolios and the creation of World Class Design, a platform built to help designers reach the next level One key takeaway stands out: being a “good” designer is no longer enough. You need to show impact, tell a story, and demonstrate how you think. A highly practical episode for designers who want to raise their standards, better understand the market, and get closer to the level of the best. 🧠 Discover us on Designclub.global & follow me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmenant/

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What does it really take to become a “world-class” designer?

In this episode of Head of Design, we dive into the journey of a designer who made it to Shopify — with a clear mission: understand, structure, and make accessible what truly defines top-tier designers.

A raw and honest conversation about:

👉 what really happens inside hiring processes at companies like Shopify

👉 what makes a portfolio stand out (and why most fail)

👉 and how designers can level up in today’s competitive market

In this episode, we explore:

  • an unconventional journey from tech to design
  • the reality behind recruitment processes in top tech companies
  • common mistakes designers make in their portfolios
  • and the creation of World Class Design, a platform built to help designers reach the next level

One key takeaway stands out:

being a “good” designer is no longer enough. You need to show impact, tell a story, and demonstrate how you think.

A highly practical episode for designers who want to raise their standards, better understand the market, and get closer to the level of the best.

🧠 Discover us on Designclub.global & follow me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmenant/

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