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General discussion about all types of design software and hardware

More than just making things look nice...

Sharing and getting feedback on personal projects and passion work

Sharing helpful articles, tools, and learning materials

Discussing tools and platforms for building without writing code

All about designing websites, from layout to user experience

Discussing monitors, tablets, laptops, and other design hardware

Getting feedback on and discussing portfolio strategies

Guidance on career paths, promotions, and professional growth

The business of design: clients, contracts, and pricing

Working with Content Management Systems like WordPress, Shopify, etc.

Focusing on user experience, research, and creating user-centered products

Tips, tricks, plugins, and discussions for the popular design tool

Crowdsourced film and TV recommendations

The art of designing beautiful and functional user interfaces

Using and creating photography in design projects

Plugin development and registry

Discussions on ethical considerations and responsibilities in design

The strategy and design of cohesive brand identities

The intersection of business, technology, and user experience in products

The art and technique of arranging type: fonts, pairings, and hierarchy

Discussing health, burnout, and creating a sustainable career in design

The art and science of data visualization and information design

Creating, maintaining, and using design systems and component libraries

Applying design thinking principles to solve complex problems

Show off your desk setup, home office, or studio space

Community polls and questions

Organizing local golf meetups with other members

The art of creating clear and effective icons

Bringing design to life with animation and visual effects

Reviews and discussions of essential design literature

Techniques and discussions on generating creative ideas

Techniques for creating designs that work across all screen sizes

Discussions about famous design studios, agencies, and their work

Discussing the impact and use of artificial intelligence in the design process

Humorous movie/TV memes

Sharing and finding design-related job opportunities

Tips and journeys for golfers improving without formal lessons

Sharing and discussing insightful design blogs and publications

Off-topic discussions

Post your work for constructive feedback from the community (use with care!)

The rich history of design movements, pioneers, and evolution

A welcoming space for beginners and those new to the design industry

Mastering grids and layouts for web and print

Discussions on 3D modeling, rendering, and software

Discussions on digital and traditional illustration techniques and styles

Best practices for collaborating with and handing off designs to developers

Share your finished projects and celebrate your work

Sharing in-depth project walkthroughs and design stories

Celebrating achievements like breaking 100/90/80, first birdie, or eagle

Discussing workflows and methodologies, from brief to final delivery

The art and science of designing high-converting landing pages

Recommendations and discussions about design podcasts

Discussing layout, prepress, and the world of print

Questions and discussions about the building blocks of the web

Fun and educational teardowns of poorly designed products and experiences

Building interactive mockups and prototypes to test ideas

Methods, techniques, and discussions about understanding user needs

Mapping out the paths users take through a product or website

Discussing Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, and other Adobe products

For digital illustration and painting on the iPad

The psychological side of design, dealing with self-doubt and confidence

Celebrating the work and influence of famous designers, past and present

Discussions about formal design education, bootcamps, and degrees

Discussing current and emerging visual trends in the industry

Designing for online stores and digital retail experiences

Discussions on creating and maintaining brand and UI style guides

Posting and discussing sources of design inspiration

Iconic lines and quotes

Creating low-fidelity blueprints and structural guides for projects

Designing, building, and launching websites visually with Webflow

The design of product packaging and physical presentation

The craft of writing effective UI text and microcopy

The specific craft of creating logos and brand marks

Discussions on the interactive design and prototyping tool

Discussions on palettes, psychology, and application of color in design

For users of the Sketch design toolkit for macOS

Discussing compensation, negotiation, and industry salary standards

Discussions on logos, branding, print, and visual communication