NYCxDESIGN 2026 Workshop Attendees Only Included with Workshop
May 16, 2026 · Sanders Studios, Brooklyn

Portfolio Review

Exclusive to workshop attendees — submit your portfolio for review by two experienced professors. Selected portfolios will be used as live examples during the workshop critique session. All submissions receive short written feedback — plus the chance to make connections with companies like Google, IBM, PayPal, and more.

● Workshop Attendees Only

Portfolio review is exclusively available to attendees of the Design Portfolio / Interview Preparation workshop. You must be signed up and confirmed for the workshop before submitting. Submit your portfolio by May 9, 2026 — one week before the event. Our reviewers study submissions ahead of time so they can provide thoughtful written feedback. Select portfolios will also be featured as live examples during the workshop critique session.

★ Industry Connections

Beyond the review itself, this is a chance to get noticed. Representatives from companies like Google, IBM, PayPal, and top NYC studios attend the event. A strong portfolio submission could open doors to conversations and connections that go beyond the workshop.

◆ What to Expect
Written Feedback

Every submission receives short written feedback from our professors — actionable notes you can use right away.

Live Workshop Critique

Select portfolios are chosen as live examples during the workshop, getting an in-depth critique in front of the group.

Industry Connections

Reps from Google, IBM, PayPal, and top NYC studios attend — a strong portfolio can open real doors.

Now
Sign up for the workshop on the Workshops page. Portfolio review is only available to confirmed workshop attendees.
After Confirm
Once your workshop spot is confirmed, come back here and submit your portfolio below.
May 9
Submission deadline. No late portfolios accepted.
May 12
Selected portfolios are announced for the live workshop critique. All submitters receive written feedback.
May 16
Event day. Live portfolio critique happens during the workshop session.
Submit Your Portfolio
You must be a confirmed workshop attendee to submit your portfolio for review.
Use the same email you used for your workshop sign-up so we can verify your registration.
Link to your live portfolio site. This is what the reviewer will study before the event.
If your portfolio is a PDF or Figma deck, share a Google Drive or Dropbox link here.
If your portfolio is password-protected, provide the password so reviewers can access it.
The more specific you are, the more useful the written feedback will be.

Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. You'll receive written feedback and be notified if your portfolio is selected for the live workshop critique by May 12.

Portfolio Received

Thank you for submitting your portfolio for review at Future of NYC Design 2026. Our professors will review your work and you'll receive written feedback by May 12. If your portfolio is selected for the live workshop critique, we'll let you know.