How to Showcase Your NDA-Protected Design Work
2.8K views · 2024-09-23
Interaction & UX
In this video, Morgane Peng addresses a common challenge for designers: how to showcase your NDA-protected design work in your portfolio without violating confidentiality agreements. Many designers struggle with the frustration of not being able to display the work they've done under NDA (nondisclosure agreement) restrictions. Morgane explains the importance of respecting NDAs, which are legally binding contracts signed between parties to protect sensitive information, trade secrets, or corporate strategies.
Morgane discusses the risks associated with including confidential projects in your design portfolio. She highlights that sharing NDA-protected cases, even behind a password or during an application, can be a red flag for potential employers. It raises concerns about whether you can be trusted to respect the confidentiality of future projects if you haven’t adhered to these agreements in the past. To navigate this issue, Morgane offers practical advice on how to build your UX design portfolio while adhering to NDA constraints. She suggests negotiating with employers or clients to find a middle ground, such as removing company logos, omitting specific details, or replicating screens without using proprietary design systems. If the work cannot be shared at all, you can still mention your involvement with the company and describe the skills and knowledge you gained during the project. Morgane also emphasizes that you can still discuss your learnings and experiences without disclosing confidential details. For example, you might talk about mastering a new design system or managing a complex project timeline—skills that are valuable to potential employers—without revealing any specifics about the project itself.
This video is essential for designers looking to understand how to write a portfolio without violating NDA agreements while still showcasing their skills and experience effectively. Morgane Peng’s insights will help you navigate the tricky balance of confidentiality and self-promotion, ensuring your portfolio follows best practices and stands out to future employers.
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Morgane discusses the risks associated with including confidential projects in your design portfolio. She highlights that sharing NDA-protected cases, even behind a password or during an application, can be a red flag for potential employers. It raises concerns about whether you can be trusted to respect the confidentiality of future projects if you haven’t adhered to these agreements in the past. To navigate this issue, Morgane offers practical advice on how to build your UX design portfolio while adhering to NDA constraints. She suggests negotiating with employers or clients to find a middle ground, such as removing company logos, omitting specific details, or replicating screens without using proprietary design systems. If the work cannot be shared at all, you can still mention your involvement with the company and describe the skills and knowledge you gained during the project. Morgane also emphasizes that you can still discuss your learnings and experiences without disclosing confidential details. For example, you might talk about mastering a new design system or managing a complex project timeline—skills that are valuable to potential employers—without revealing any specifics about the project itself.
This video is essential for designers looking to understand how to write a portfolio without violating NDA agreements while still showcasing their skills and experience effectively. Morgane Peng’s insights will help you navigate the tricky balance of confidentiality and self-promotion, ensuring your portfolio follows best practices and stands out to future employers.
🔗 Want to learn more about How to Showcase Your NDA-Protected Design Work before taking our full course? Then learn more for free on our always-updated UX / UI design glossary at:
https://ixdf.io/keep-it-confidential-yt-vd
🔗 Join us to take the “Build a Standout UX/UI Portfolio: Land Your Dream Job” online course. Make a concrete step forward in your career path today:
https://ixdf.io/build-a-standout-ux-ux-portfolio-yt-vd
🔗 Want to learn more? Become a member of the Interaction Design Foundation:
https://ixdf.io/join-yt-vd
Find us on social media:
🤳 Instagram: https://ixdf.io/instagram-yt-vd
👥 Facebook: https://ixdf.io/facebook-yt-vd
🐦 Twitter: https://ixdf.io/twitter-x-yt-vd
💼 LinkedIn: https://ixdf.io/linkedin-yt-vd
📝 IxDF Blog: https://ixdf.io/blog-yt-vd
🚅 IxDF Masterclasses: https://ixdf.io/master-classes-yt-vd
✈️ IxDF Courses: https://ixdf.io/courses-yt-vd
🛠️ If you have any questions about IxDF - contact: hello@interaction-design.org