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Feb 09, 2026
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Jack Jones, Senior Designer
Sponge: Portfolio Reviews 2026
Soak up the knowledge and advice of our team this March.
Sponge is back! And this time we are focused on portfolios. Wish you could get tailored, constructive feedback—but not sure where to turn? Soak up the knowledge and advice of our design and creative teams this January as we launch a month of portfolio reviews.  We are focused on supporting emerging and underrepresented talent to break into the creative industries. 
 
Across March 2026, we will be holding 30 minute 1-1 online sessions led by one of our experienced designers or creatives, designed to help you take your portfolio to the next level as you take your next step. 
 
We’re staging sessions across the month to give you as much flexibility as possible and find a time that works for your schedule. Choose a slot and book today! Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We can’t wait to meet you.
 
Our video calls (via Microsoft Teams) are designed to be accessible to all participants. If you need any additional provisions, please let us know by emailing: design@revoltlondon.com

Book a session here and we will shortly be in contact with further details. We can’t wait to meet you!
 
About Sponge
Sponge is designed to help underrepresented talent get into the industry. Soak up the wise words of seasoned pros who each have a unique story to tell and tips and tricks to share.

About Revolt London

Revolt, part of Anthesis, sit at 
the intersection of business, 
impact and communications. We help create brands the world wants more of. Proudly B-Corp Certified.
FAQ’s

WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
Sponge is designed to give emerging, underrepresented talent access to the kind of tailored portfolio feedback that can genuinely move your creative career forward. You will get dedicated 1 to 1 time with an experienced designer or creative from Revolt who will give you constructive, actionable advice to help elevate your work and build confidence in your next steps. If you have been unsure where to find guidance or have not always had access to the right networks, this is your chance to soak up industry insight in a truly supportive space.
HOW WILL IT WORK?
Across March 2026, we will be hosting 30 minute online portfolio review sessions led by our design and creative team. When booking opens, you will choose a slot via our Doodle Poll. Once you have selected a time, we will follow up directly to confirm your session and share a Microsoft Teams meeting link.

For the review itself, we ask participants to bring 2 to 3 projects they would like to talk through. You will screen share your work during the call, and your reviewer will offer tailored, constructive feedback on how to strengthen each piece and your portfolio as a whole. Sessions run throughout the month to give you maximum flexibility, and spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
WHO IS REVIEWING
Our experienced Design and Creative teams will be on hand to offer advice and feedback on your portfolio. Our team is from a range of backgrounds, each taking their own unique path to get to their careers today in purpose comms. Meet our reviewers:

Paula Gomez Picon – Paula is a designer with a curiosity-first approach, drawn to the experimentation and iteration in branding. She explores playful ways to build thoughtful cohesive brand systems, helping brands make a meaningful impact on the people they reach.

Jack Jones – Jack is a designer with expertise across visual identity, brand systems, and campaigns, putting purpose and intent at the heart of stories. His approach is curious, adaptive and playful, bringing inventive solutions to brands, charities, and causes, championing diverse stories.

Gio De Avila – Gio is a designer who blends brand, strategy, and purpose to create impactful, future-focused work. Her practice is driven by a commitment to cultural and systemic change, and she approaches every project with intention, curiosity, and strategic clarity.

Paul Calway – Paul is an award-winning creative director with over 15 years of global experience. He uses creativity to help brands and NGOs make meaningful impact through work spanning a wide range of disciplines.

Max Knuttsøn – Max is a creative trying to bring value into a world packed with noise. He has worked in Denmark and Amsterdam focusing on social-first, tech-driven ideas people talk about at dinner.

William Reuben – Will is a graphic designer crafting culturally impactful work. He has led campaigns and rebrands for global music labels, FMCG giants, and nonprofits, creating work that champions equity, inclusion, and diverse creative voices.

Shahina Ahmed – Chennai-born and London-based, Shahina is a multidisciplinary designer creating brand worlds with equal parts clarity, craft, and curiosity. She moves easily between global clients and intimate cultural stories, drawing on experience across geographies and creative worlds.

Natasha Smith-Langridge – Tash is a graphic designer who blends strategic thinking with detailed craft to drive change and build bold visual identities. She has gained wide-ranging industry experience and has helped shape the brands of some of the world’s leading design agencies.

Rebecca Duncan – Rebecca is a multidisciplinary senior graphic designer with nearly a decade of experience across branding, UI design, and editorial. Outside of work, she is passionate about mentorship and supporting emerging talent in the industry.

What do we mean by underrepresented talent?
By underrepresented talent, we are referring to individuals from communities that have historically faced barriers to opportunity, including but not limited to:

People with lived experience of mental health challenges, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning differences or neurodivergence

Individuals from working class backgrounds

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community

People from Black, Asian, Traveller, mixed heritage or other global majority backgrounds
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