Portfolio reviews, career strategy, and real talk from someone who's hired and been hired.
Breaking into UX — or switching into it from another career — can feel like navigating without a map. I've spent 14+ years designing for companies like Trimble, Sony, and Malwarebytes, and I remember exactly what it felt like to be on the other side of that uncertainty.
These 1:1 sessions are my way of giving back: a free, honest conversation about where you're at, where you want to go, and what actually matters as your next step
Fill out a short form with your background, where you're stuck, and what you'd like out of the session — this helps me prepare so our time together is useful from minute one.
A focused video call centered entirely on your situation — whether that's portfolio feedback, career strategy, or figuring out if UX is the right move for you at all.
Not a generic checklist — specific, honest guidance based on where you actually are, plus resources that fit your situation.
This is for you if:
This might not be the right fit if?
I'm Patricia, a Senior UX/UI Designer with 14+ years of experience helping companies like Trimble, Sony, and Malwarebytes build products that are genuinely usable. Along the way I've hired designers, been hired as one, and made my own career pivots — so I know what it's like to sit on both sides of that table
I started offering free mentorship sessions because I remember how much a single honest conversation can change the trajectory of someone's career. If you want to see the kind of work I do, take a look at my [case studies] or read more [about me]
Currently offering these 1:1 sessions for free while I build out a full mentorship program — join the list to hear when it launches
This is for you if you're completely new to UX and trying to figure out where to start, or if you're switching careers and want to know how your existing skills translate
Format: video call, 30 minutes.
What to bring: a portfolio link, resume, or specific question/blocker
What you'll leave with: Clear next steps, honest feedback, and a couple of resources tailored to where you're at
You can fill up the form in this page and I'll personally reach out to you by email
Yes — for now, while I build out a more structured mentorship program. I limit sessions to X per month so I can give each person real attention.
If spots are full, join the waitlist and I'll notify you when new sessions open — or when the full program launches.
I can't guarantee job placement, do full portfolio rebuilds in one call, or provide ongoing weekly coaching — for deeper support, join the waitlist for the upcoming mentorship program.
This is a single conversation, not a curriculum. Think of it as a compass check, not a full roadmap.
No — come as you are. If you don't have a portfolio yet, we can talk about how to start one
Right now I offer one free session per person while I test this format — but join the waitlist for updates on the full mentorship program with ongoing support.
