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The Platform for Designers Who Want to Stand Out

Get reviewed by a ex-Uber and Shopify recruiter and hiring manager. If you pass, you're verified and featured as world-class, so companies have one less reason to doubt you.

Reviewed by those who know what it takes to get in.
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What’s Holding You Back?

We asked ambitious designers what slows them down. The answers were consistent.

Silenced by Hype
Your proposals get undercut by designers with louder personal brands.
Likes Over Craft
You’re competing with people who went viral, not people who are better.
Rate Always Questioned
You keep having to explain why your $100/hour is actually cheap for the quality.
Unknown to Gatekeepers
You don’t know what great hiring managers actually look for — because they’ve never seen your work.
Good, Still Doubting
You’re confident in your skills, but your self-doubt spikes when you see others with big names.
Peers, Not Recruiters
You feel like your portfolio speaks to designers, but not to recruiters.

Here’s How We Help

Beyond algorithms, we value context

Credibility Over Popularity

Too many great designers lose work to louder ones. We help you stand out without going viral. Our process is built for those who ship, not just those who trend.

Proof of Value

Tired of justifying your rates? We give you structured, third-party validation. So you can price with confidence and let your verified status speak for itself.

Quality Standards

Quality Standards

Your portfolio doesn’t need to impress everyone — just the right people. We match your work to what real hiring managers look for, not what performs on LinkedIn.

How Verification Works.

1. Portfolio Review

Submit your work for a free initial review. We look for craft, thinking, and originality — not followers or fancy logos.

How Verification Works
How Verification Works
Tham Nguyen

2. Recruiter Interview

If you pass, you’ll book a 30-minute call with a former Uber and Shopify ex-recruiter. They’ll evaluate your experience and share honest, structured feedback.

3. Hiring Manager Assessment

Finally, your portfolio goes to a ex-Shopify Design Manager. You’ll receive a personalized Loom with feedback. Pass both? You’re verified for a full year.

How Verification Works
Farai Madzima

How We Curate Quality

Beyond algorithms, we value context

Specialty Screening

Our specialists review your work based on your design discipline - whether you're in UI/UX, graphic design, product design, or brand design. Each field has its own quality benchmarks.

Professional Review

We evaluate your portfolio through the lens of your specialty: visual hierarchy for graphic designers, product thinking for digital product designers - ensuring fair assessment of your expertise.

Quality Standards

Quality Standards

Our work is reviewed against industry benchmarks for your specific field. We consider composition, technical execution, and problem-solving approaches relevant to your design discipline.

Why Verification Matters

Because trust is earned, not claimed.

Be seen for your skill, not your social following.

Get real feedback from people who know what “good” actually looks like.

Raise your rates without having to justify every line.

Show you’ve been vetted by top-tier hiring minds.

Pricing

60% Off for the First 50 Verified Designers

Get Approved
Free
Submit your portfolio. If it meets our baseline, we’ll publish your profile.
  • Profile reviewed manually
  • If approved, your profile goes live
  • Be discoverable in the directory
  • No personalised feedback if rejected
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Get Verified
$399
First, you get a 1:1 interview with a former FAANG recruiter. If you pass, your work is reviewed by a senior hiring manager.
  • Written feedback from recruiter
  • Personalized review only if you pass stage one
  • Badge + shareable certificate
  • Verified status for 1 year

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