Joseph Louis Tan

#438 Jun 4, 2026

hiring managers do not read like you think

Joseph here. Here’s something I wish more experienced designers understood. When a hiring manager looks at your…

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#437 Jun 1, 2026

The Backdoor, June intake

Joseph here. I’m opening 6 spots for the June intake of The Backdoor, and I wanted to share it with you directly. This…

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#436 May 31, 2026

In case you missed this

6 questions, under 4 minutes, no sales pitch

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#435 May 30, 2026

My son turns four today, so I made you something

So my son turns four today. I marked it by finishing something I've been building for a while, and I wanted you to…

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#434 May 29, 2026

Need your honest read on something I'm deciding

6 questions, 3 to 4 minutes, no sales pitch incoming

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#433 May 21, 2026

Case Study Invitation

I'm starting a new Case Study Group this June for experienced designers. The goal is simple. Rebuild your portfolio,…

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#432 May 1, 2026

Your materials are the foundation. Here is what comes after.

Hey there, Joseph here again. By now you have the formula. You have the three GPTs. If you have run even one case…

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#431 Apr 28, 2026

Have you run one through yet?

Quick check in. Have you put a case study through the Portfolio Coach GPT yet? If not, here is the fastest way to start.…

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