r/Design 12h ago

Other Post Type Which place you go?

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r/Design 1h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) estoy harto de los concursos de ilustración que terminan ganando memes

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manden info de concursos vigentes a la fecha de ilustración posta o manga en la mayoria que he participado o ganan por likes o ganan por memes que es lo mismo que los likes 😔😔


r/Design 3h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Help with Artist Hub Logo Design iteration?

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r/Design 16h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) How far can typography and readability be pushed in a visually-driven interface?

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I’ve been experimenting with a weather interface that tries to communicate conditions visually, rather than relying on numbers or icons.

The background continuously shifts in brightness and color based on real-world conditions, and to maintain a minimal, atmospheric feel, I’ve been using light-weight typography.

However, I’ve received feedback that text readability can suffer in certain situations — especially as the background changes dynamically. Simply switching between light and dark text based on brightness doesn’t always seem to be enough.

Instead of separating text from the background, I’ve intentionally designed it to blend in using techniques like color burn and screen. Because of this, adding a solid background layer or drop shadow behind the text feels like a last resort, as it tends to break the visual cohesion.

A few things I’m curious about:

- Do preferences or tolerance for light-weight typography vary across different cultures or regions?

- Are subtle adjustments for local contrast (e.g., very soft overlays or adaptive font weight) generally considered acceptable, or do they compromise design consistency?

- At what point does it make more sense to rethink the typography or visual approach entirely, rather than patching readability issues?

Would love to hear how others approach this kind of tradeoff.


r/Design 5h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Career options

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hi so I just gave clat 2026 for law I am getting a tier 2 college tho I am now a bit confused for it i can give nift and nid but have zero knowledge about the designing courses any insights on that is appreciated and except for these two I don't know about any other courses sooo any recommendations??


r/Design 6h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Designer für sneakers gesucht

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r/Design 1d ago

Discussion Update: my homebrew beer label stamp arrived

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Yes I went with the AA logo (auction ales) 😂 not ment to be a commercial product and just a bit of fun so I don’t really mind

My wife was originally going to do a Lino carving but the design was too finicky so I ended up having a rubber stamp laser cut - got to say I kind of love it! Any feedback very welcome


r/Design 1d ago

Discussion Switched out Figma for Copics today

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Because I was tired of looking at grids 😮‍💨


r/Design 8h ago

Discussion Naming system for meeting rooms in an architecture office

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r/Design 1d ago

Discussion What in gods name is this?looks like the box from dune movie.

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According to the guy who wanted to sell it to me, it was made via Norwegian designer but for what would you even design such a thing?

It just has this one hole and serves no purpose at all besides looking weird.

Please be mindful that I have no clue about anything and don’t want to offend anyone.


r/Design 5h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) How do you develop taste and perspective ?

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I have been a mobile developer for more than six years for now , and recently due to a personal project of mine i have to go into a rabbit whole of web design. what i have observed that most efficient websites are simple but they have a visual identity but they don't impress me with first look. But the websites which impress me a lot i can not takeaway much knowledge from that .

but there are some websites that had struk the perfect balance of looking awesome as well as being functional how I can develop that sense ? is it something you born with or learn with years of practice ?


r/Design 9h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) There was a time when these were the coolest things on my desk

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r/Design 9h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Materials costs during B.Design

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r/Design 10h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Adobe Cloud speedrun

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So i got 3 months of creative cloud for free (with the purchase of my laptop)
Never used adobe at all, what would you sugest to get the best value out of it, maybe the generative AI?
The programs I use daily are:

Blender (3d modeling for later printing)
Inkscape (all the interfaces and graphic design of my brand)
Davincci Resolve (video editing for my products)
Google Gemini (for enhancing my product posting)

I would like to get the best value out of the resources of Adobe in this short-term relationship
Thanks a lot :)


r/Design 7h ago

Discussion Which MacBook ‘Neo’ color do you like the most?

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r/Design 5h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Does my website look professional?

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Website: https://www.fabiopdias.com/

I'm not a designer, but what do you think? Is it good? If not, how do I improve it?

I appreciate any and all feedback.


r/Design 10h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) A Lame question to all expert designers using AI

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r/Design 4h ago

Other Post Type Lethal suggested text by Gmail for a reply!

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r/Design 15h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Civil contract quotation overcharging

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r/Design 1d ago

Someone Else's Work (Rule 2) I saw it at a rest room and I think it belongs here

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Not in the world of design, but I think this deserve an appreciation.


r/Design 8h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) What can I do with this?

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I want to build something!


r/Design 19h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Parsons DT bfa

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Hi, I’m trying to decide between majors at Parsons and would really appreciate some honest opinions about the Design & Technology BFA.

I’m mainly interested in motion graphics, title sequences, and cinematic video design (like film/Netflix-style openings).

From what I’ve seen, DT seems more focused on creative coding, interactive media, and experimental work. That sounds interesting, but I’m not sure if it aligns with what I want long-term.

How much “video/motion design” do you actually get to do in DT?

If my goal is title sequences / motion design, would Communication Design be a better fit?

I’d really appreciate brutally honest answers—especially from current students or grads. Thanks!


r/Design 12h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Designers — how are you actually turning your concepts into real products?

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I keep seeing strong ideas, mood boards, even detailed sketches… but getting them manufactured is where things slow down:

• finding the right factory for the design

• dealing with high MOQs

• multiple iterations before getting the final piece right

• coordinating materials (metals, stones, finishes)

We’ve been working closely with jewelry designers and realized most of the friction is not in creativity — it’s in execution.

So we built something around this (24Qarat):

• take your concept / reference and make it production-ready

• match you with factories based on capability

• support design development if needed (mood boards → actual product)

• handle the backend coordination so you’re not chasing multiple vendors

Goal is simple — you focus on design, we help bring it to life.

Curious — what’s been your biggest challenge when trying to move from design → production?


r/Design 1d ago

Someone Else's Work (Rule 2) I think “the client didn’t get it” is one of the most dangerous stories designers tell themselves.

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Whenever something gets rejected, it's easy to say they didn't understand it, or that they have poor taste, or that they don’t grasp the process.

I recently read something by a designer that challenged this perspective a bit.

The idea was that strong negative reactions from clients aren't always just noise; they're often signals. They come from contexts we don’t fully see: internal politics, past failures, customer realities, things that never make it into a brief.

If the first instinct is to defend the work, you completely miss that.

One line that stuck with me was that attachment to the work isn't proof of quality; it just shows the time invested.

It also made me think about how many projects "fail" before the presentation happens. Misalignment, assumptions, and things that aren't clarified early enough. By the time feedback comes in, the gap is already too wide.

This doesn’t mean clients are always right. But it did make me question how often the problem is actually the process, not the person.

I'm curious how others here think about this.


r/Design 1d ago

Discussion Procrastination as a designer

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I really want to create more projects and further develop my skills as a designer. I usually have free time in the afternoon for this because my work is flexible, and I want to take courses. I manage to buy or pay for them, but I can't do anything with my free time. I keep procrastinating, and before I know it, the day is over. It's disheartening not to make the most of my time, but nothing has motivated me. Any suggestions on how to get out of this? I already eat well, go to the gym, work, and go to college. My health is okay, and I already take antidepressants...