Designers

Unpopular opinion but I prefer XD over figma

I made it to the final round for a sr. UX Designer role at a major (non faang, but close) tech company, but I only have a year of experience. If I get the job, should I take it? Would it hurt my caree… more

Hi, I am switching over to UX/UI design. I am taking an intensive course. What advice can you give a UX or a UI designer? How can you get your foot in the door for these fields?

I'm new to creative agencies. When reviewing creative/design work, what feedback are you looking for?

Got an interview tomorrow with a design director, pretty excited. Use the comment section to offer any advice, cheer me on or just post a random emoji 🙏

What do when you’ve already accepted a job offer but then received a better offer? Does it look bad on you to decline the first offer?

We are looking for product designers at Y Media Labs. Silicon Valley based digital product agency. We work with clients like Yeti, Paypal, State Farm, Thrive Market, Apple. Awesome company, great pay… more

Currently work at a consulting firm where I can’t seem to network onto a UX project for the life for me. Do I jump ship now to a smaller tech company where I’m guaranteed to do design work or continue… more

Im working at a big multi-product company and we're having 5 dedicated product teams, however, teams are working in silos. Each team's has its own process, design system, technology etc. We id… more

Curious to know if it’s common to receive a promotion without adjustment in salary or if I’m getting giped? During review time last year when presented with my package there was only a 2% performance … more

Has anyone found success with starting an Etsy shop or Shopify selling their own designs on stuff? Yup it’s come to that.

Has anyone created their own typeface/font? If so, how did you approach it? I want to build a Sans Serif font family from scratch but not sure where to start. Courses, programs, books would be greatly… more

Any idea what group I should join for app support? I think this group is more on developers.

Hey all, what do you usually talk/share in your 1:1 meeting with your supervisor? I think I should take this opportunity to get feedback from him or share some goals and vision, other than that I feel… more

Any UX Writers here? Looking to transition to that space but keep getting my resume rejected even though I’ve gotten feedback that it’s great. Any tips for transitioning?

I recently finished a UX boot camp and would really like to find a design role, but I’m not having a ton of luck without professional experience. I got offered a year long general technology apprentic… more

I'm looking for a modern monoline script font.... Does anyone here have any good suggestions?

Currently working at a small agency in Philly as a design team lead/ art director. I’m feeling unchallenged. Anyone have any opportunities they could introduce me to in the area? (Skill set includes 3… more

Help another designer out! Share your title, salary and city!❤️👇

Do product designers make more than UX designers really?

Wanted to get y’all’s opinion. If you are freelancing on the side and haven’t been paid by the time agreed upon in your contract- what is your cadence of follow up emails?

What happened to the Helvetica font? I thought it was one of the default fonts?

How big is your design team and what is your team structure like? Share company name, if possible.

Has anyone else been getting cold emails from random startups looking for a designer and then getting ghosted after you respond? Curious to know if this is a scam I should be aware of...

Is there a role that combines data science and user experience design? Currently working in data science and have an opportunity to move to a design research role. I love design and data science so I … more

What if you're an ad creative/ designer that isn't in it for the awards?

Any former art directors/advertising creatives who moved to product design or who work at a consultancy able to talk? I’m looking to make the switch and have questions on the best way to pivot

Has anyone transitioned their career from Product design/ Product strategy/ Design consulting -> Management consulting? At what age?

Where are my design strategists/business designers/creative directors at? I want to get into product strategy/direction and would love to know what your journeys were like!

Which is the better career path if I want a career more focused in design? Pharma agency or in house finance Thank you!

What resources do you use to stay well-informed and up-to-date in your profession?

Hiring managers- what wows you at design presentation interviews? I’m hearing a lot of “cohesive story” and “show your process”- would love to hear stories about candidates that stood out to you.

Can anyone provide instructions on how to export a pdf presentation from Sketch and not be above 100mb? Have always placed art boards into indesign, and this place I’m at saves straight put of Sketc… more

Seeing a design intern for the next 3 months. Paid and remote! Though office is based in NYC and open if you care to pop in at your leisure. Please DM me if you’re interested!!

Does anyone have any alternative recos for Copic markers that are cheaper?

I just moved to the u.s , I recently transitioned to ux design from graphics design,I’m considering networking with other ux designers and learning more from them and also grow my circle of designers … more