someone a few
steps ahead.
Portfolio reviews, career advice and craft feedback from designers who've been where you are.
community mentorship
Open office hours and group portfolio critiques for members. Bring your work, get honest feedback.
- Group sessions
- Peer critique
- Open to all members
1:1 sessions
Focused time with your mentor: career direction, portfolio and resume reviews, interview prep.
- 1:1 video calls
- Reviews & mock interviews
- WhatsApp guidance
book a session
1:1 · booked and paid on topmate1:1 Mentorship
Ongoing one-to-one guidance on your work, growth and next steps.
Career Guidance
Direction on roles, paths and how to move forward in design.
Personal Design Roadmap
A roadmap built around your skills, goals and the time you have.
Career SOS
Stuck on something urgent? An offer, a tough situation, a big decision.
Resume & Portfolio Review
Honest, specific feedback on your resume and portfolio.
Design Assignment & Project Review
Feedback on a take-home assignment or a project before you submit it.
Design Rant
An open session to talk through whatever is frustrating you about design work.
your mentor
1:1 with the founder
Hriday Checker
UX & interaction designer · founder, offcanvas
Hey everyone! I'm Hriday, UX and Interaction Designer, 6 years in, currently at a service-based company. The journey here involved a lot of internships, freelancing, research papers and a few business attempts that taught me a lot, something I'm quietly building right now, and mentoring designers who are just starting out... which is basically me pretending I have it all figured out.
Outside of all this drama, I'm either three episodes deep into something I swore I'd watch "just one more" of, bothering every dog I come across, or watching videos about a gadgets I absolutely don't need and buy. Oh, and I have a completely irrational love for cars... specifically the kind that announce themselves before you can even see them.
how it works
Who can apply?
Anyone, from students to senior designers. Free sessions are for community members.
What's the difference between free and paid?
Free mentorship happens in the community, in groups. Paid sessions are 1:1 and booked through Topmate, where you pick a time and pay.
Can I become a mentor?
Yes. Reach out through the contact page.