Objective: Give students practical tools to apply what they’ve learned in real projects.
Why This Matters:
Templates save time, guide thinking, and ensure students follow best practices while building their skills and portfolio.
Included Templates:
- Career Clarity Worksheet
- Design Roles Comparison Table
- Fundamentals Checklist
- UI Critique Guide
- Problem Framing Template
- User Interview Questions
- Stakeholder Mapping Sheet
- Feedback Response Framework
- Mini Prototype Exercise
- Interaction States Checklist
- Portfolio Audit Checklist
- Case Study Outline Template
- Portfolio Presentation Script
- ATS-Friendly CV Template
- CV Improvement Checklist
- Personal Brand Positioning Worksheet
- Content Ideas List
- Outreach Message Templates
- Networking Tracker
- Job Search Tracker
- Ideal Companies Worksheet
- Interview Prep Checklist
- Mock Assignment Template
- Salary Research Template
- Offer Evaluation Worksheet
- First-Year Growth Plan
- Skill Gap Tracker
- Career Roadmap Template
- Reflection Prompts
Exercises:
- Pick 3–5 templates you haven’t used yet and apply them to your current projects or career planning.
- Reflect on how these tools improve your workflow, decision-making, and portfolio quality.