As a product design mentor, I get asked variations of the same questions time and times again. Of course, my exact answers will depend on the individual’s unique circumstances, but some advice will be relevant for most aspiring designers. — Whether you are looking to improve your UX skills, catch the recruiters’ eyes with a shiny CV and portfolio or land your first (or second, or third) design gig, here are my answers to some of the most frequently asked design mentoring questions.