Designers

Hi! I’m a NYC graphic designer/Creative Director with 10+ years of experience, currently underpaid at a small company and feeling stuck. I’m a one-person creative team with a strong, entertainment-foc… more

Finding a full time role has been impossible. A year of applying, not a single interview. Are recruiters to blame? Hot take: recruiters have become gatekeepers where 800+ applicants are narrowed down … more

Hi all! Looking to hear your thoughts on figma make. Has anyone tried it yet?

What’s your absolute favorite design tool or shortcut right now? I’m looking to level up my workflow and would love to hear what helps you stay productive (and sane!).

If you had to pick one skill to master in the next few years, which do you think is the most essential - UX/UI, motion graphics, or AI-assisted design? Or maybe the "next big thing" is actua… more

What platform do you all recommend for an art direction and a photography portfolio site? Any specific templates within the platforms?

I’m planning a brand refresh for 2026, but I’m definitely overanalyzing things. I keep changing my mind on tiny details, and it’s slowing me down. How do you redesign for yourself without spiraling in… more

I love freelancing, but the pressure to be "on" all the time is getting to me. Since my paycheck depends on me being creative 24/7, I’m especially concerned about burning out. I want to stay… more

How do you curate a portfolio when you’re changing directions? My best client work is in a niche I’m bored with, but at the same time, I’m worried that leaving it out makes me look like a beginner. I … more

How are y'all using AI tools without it feeling like you're cutting corners? I'm interested in the efficiency aspect, but don't want to lose my creative edge, or risk my reputation, or… more

As an art director in the ad-world, I’m looking to build up more ux/ui skills. I’ve been in the conceptual world for the last 6 years and haven’t been able to keep up as much with figma/sketch (and ux… more

Why are smart TVs and streaming apps more and more obsessed with having individual user profiles? People generally watch TV on a large TV screen on a couch in a family room—implying they aren’t watchi… more

Currently, I'm fighting with Figma after using Photoshop for a decade. The learning curve is steeper than expected for UI projects. If you've had to learn it, what concept or feature finally m… more

45yo and I still struggle with the difference between 'made a mistake,' and *am a mistake.*

Fired from freelancing for a client and once-friendly acquaintance this week, because success at day job + a series of family… more

Business blending. This pattern keeps repeating. Detailed briefs look ambitious on paper, but in reality everything collapses into “just make it look nice.” As brands grow, boldness turns into safety.… more

Last decades I´ve been dedicated to Graphic and Web Design, Contents Creation and helping people and businesses to be successful on the Internet.

Desarrollamos también sitios en Español

Seeking advice- I’m an AD in advertising hoping to switch to publishing design/cover design. I have fake covers in my book, but no real authors. Is the best route to find some authors to make covers f… more

Is everyone's experience as a junior designer kinda crappy? My professor told everyone not to accept less than $20/hr after graduating, and when I asked that of the hiring manager she laughed in m… more

I’m currently job searching, but I’m nervous about listing my present workplace on my résumé. I’m worried that a potential employer might contact my current company for verification, and if they end up choosing a… more

How do you deal with creative blocks?

Hello Glassdoor Community, I’m seeking a Lead Instructional Designer or L&D Lead role. I love my current team but have outgrown my responsibilities, and growth isn’t possible internally. With stro… more

Are you making use of design systems in your roles, or if you’re students what does design system education look like for you?

I seek the unconventional—the misfits, outsiders, and those who never fit into any system because they were meant to create new ones. My work redefines what a system can be, and I open the door only t… more

I’ve been unemployed for four months, and honestly, the hardest part isn’t even the money... it’s what it’s done to my confidence. I know the market’s rough, but it’s hard not to internalize it, like … more

Debating a switch in careers. I’m in my late 20s with a decent salary and title. However, I have kids now and am becoming increasingly concerned with the volatile job market. I’ve seen a lot of good e… more

my design portfolio is mostly social media graphics and i apply for social media design jobs or jobs that involve designing graphics for social media and i don’t even get an interview. what am i doing… more

Design is about function optimization first and beauty second. At least that’s what I believe. But everywhere I look I see design frailty, design weakness, and design blindspots. I’m actually really g… more

I'm currently in the same situation as many other designers. Currently, I work with printing but I'm not "designing" anything. I've graduated fairly recently as a graphic designe… more

So I am pretty good at my job.
I still can grow a lot, but I've built my career in-house, and have several short-lived positions on my resume due to balance sheet corrections, etc.

Just as I'm putt… more

From some people I've heard "get solid skills in UX/UI" and from others I've heard "Don't bother. The market is glutted with UX/UI people".

Which is it?

I am in an office that is always very hot, and the air conditioning is never on. My boss is notoriously tight with money, but I've noticed that she is very flirty with the men in the office - especially the y… more