Showcasing Process, Not Just Polish

Summary

Including early sketches, rejected directions, and the reasoning behind key decisions — showing the messy middle of design work is often more convincing to an interviewer than a spotless final screen alone.

• 1Add at least one 'rejected direction and why' section to a case study.
• 2Include a low-fidelity sketch or wireframe alongside the final polished screens.
• 3Learn that interviewers often care more about your reasoning than your final pixel choices.