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Designer's Roadmap

Join other ambitious designers transforming their careers with focused guidance, inspiration and real-world tips to build a thriving design career. Read in 4 minutes or less, weekly. Absolutely free.


You don’t need to have it all figured out

Design your next career chapter

Whether you’re job hunting, planning your next move, or ready to level up your design career I’ll help you create a plan that aligns with where you want to go next:

Learn what hiring managers actually look for

Get a roadmap for your next career move

Find out what’s not working with your portfolio and how to fix it

Refine your case studies to tell a clear, compelling story

Communicate your value with clarity and confidence

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I negotiated myself into a slightly higher base salary and accepted the design position! This wouldn't have been possible without your thoughtful guidance. Thank you Anthony :)”— Natasha K., Product Designer

When I look back at the start of my design career, I remember trying so hard to appear like I knew what I was doing.

There were times I felt completely lost, finding it challenging to design compelling work and just to work with others.

I thought everyone else had it figured out.

Everyone seemed to have better portfolios, clearer direction, more confidence.

But what I eventually learned (and wish I knew sooner) is that nobody really has it all together at the start. Nobody!

Some of the most successful designers I know started by fumbling through, learning on the job. They made a lot of guesses along the way.

The truth is you figure it out by doing not by waiting to feel ready.

Every project, critique, and conversation is part of the process that improves your instincts, refines your skills and builds your confidence.


If you’re feeling uncertain about your path, the kind of work you want to do, the roles to apply for, or how your portfolio compares to others just remember:

Clarity comes through action. By taking daily actions you begin to work your way into certainty.

Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep improving one small piece at a time.

That’s what real progress looks like.

Thanks for reading, see you next week!

Anthony Faria
the Designer's Roadmap
Helping designers navigate the path to success



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Testimonials: Working with Anthony

“I negotiated myself into a slightly higher base salary and accepted the design position! This wouldn't have been possible without your thoughtful guidance. Thank you Anthony :)”

– Natasha K. / Product Designer, D.C.

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“Thank you Anthony, you are such a brilliant career coach. The preparation before my final design interview was extremely helpful! I can’t thank you enough for cheering me up during my hardest times. 🙂”

– Aruora S. / Product Designer, New York

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"I GOT THE JOB!!!!! AHHHHHHH! I’m over the moon!!! Thank you so much for your help!! I couldn’t have done it without your guidance, Anthony."

– Emily K. / UX Designer, New York

★★★★★

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Designer's Roadmap

Join other ambitious designers transforming their careers with focused guidance, inspiration and real-world tips to build a thriving design career. Read in 4 minutes or less, weekly. Absolutely free.