The Design Portfolio Center is a destination for personalized design education, where expert insights meet educational excellence. We empower designers by honing their skills and expanding their toolbox, offering individualized mentoring, and crafting compelling portfolios to propel design careers to new heights. Join us on a transformative journey where high-quality education fuels strategic empowerment.
ProgramsOur admissions process always begins with a consultation meeting. Based on your goals and skill level, we recommend a personalized course of study. Admission to our advanced programs is evaluated through a readiness review, ensuring participants are well-equipped to excel.
  • Professional Portfolio Preparation
  • Brand Design
  • Digital Design
  • Website Design & Development
  • UX/UI Certification
  • Portfolio Prep for Design School
  • Graduate School Admission Prep
  • College Admission Prep
SHowcaseCelebrating our award-winning students’ success in prestigious international design competitions.Upload Recipe ImageAccessibleNYC

2023 Young Ones ADC
Design for Good Bronze Cube Award

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2023 D&AD New Blood
The Portfolios: Digital Design

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2023 D&AD New Blood
Yellow Pencil Award

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Communication Arts: 
2023 Interactive Competition
Award of Excellence Winner

STUDENT TESTIMO­NIALSUnleash the potential within: Explore the transformative journeys of our former students.
Upload Recipe ImageAnders WallaceSenior UX ResearcherGoogleCertainly, the most significant investment of my career transition, learning UX with Christie and CJ, marked a transformative journey from a cultural anthropologist to a confident UX practitioner. Engaging in their hands-on, guided experiential learning workshops, I refined my skills in user research methods. Beyond knowledge acquisition, creating a polished UX research case study became more than just a tool for job interviews—it stands as a dynamic springboard propelling my career journey into the professional UX industry.Upload Recipe ImageJulia SinghProduct Designer IIMicrosoftCJ and Christie’s guidance in interaction design significantly enhanced my portfolio, providing me with a wealth of valuable resources and direct connections to industry experts. Their UX/UI certification course was pivotal in securing my role as a product designer, unlocking doors to exciting new career opportunities.
MEET THE FACULTYEffective education demands a blend of teaching methodology, subject expertise, and real-world insights.Upload Recipe ImageChristie Shin

Professor, SUNY FIT
Partner/Design Director
Cynda Media Lab

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Professor, SUNY FIT
Founder/Executive Creative Director
Cynda Media Lab

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Senior Software Engineer
Warner Bros. Discovery/CNN

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Staff Software Engineer WeightWatchers

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Design StoreExplore our designfully curated collections, showcasing a diverse range of design-forward merchandise.Upload Recipe ImageDP*C and DSGN BY D. collaborate on a study essentials collection, including inspiring notebooks, bold tumblers, and designful tote bags. A creative declaration to energize your academic journey from late nights to early mornings and all learning adventures.
Schedule a MeetingConflict of Interest & Consultation PolicyWe want to inform you about our conflict of interest policy to ensure transparency and maintain a fair environment. Regrettably, we do not offer consultation services to individuals associated with FIT college admissions, current FIT students, and those who have graduated from FIT within the last 5 years. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting others in their educational and career endeavors.Before we dive into the details, let’s start with a friendly introduction! I’d love to connect, say hello, and discover more about what you’re seeking. Book a session to get started. This free consultation is limited to one session per individual. Please note that failing to attend your scheduled appointment (no-show) will disqualify you from future free consultations.Education Programs by Cynda Media Lab. ©2024. All Rights Reserved.