Design Communities

FAQ

What are design communities?

A broad topic spanning UX, product design, brand identity, motion graphics, and graphic design. Slack and Discord host large practitioner communities for feedback and job hunting, while independent forums and professional organizations serve more niche corners of the field. Good for portfolio reviews, tool discussions, and finding freelance work.

How many Design communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 82 Design communities on this page. Most listings with size data are large (34%) or medium (26%).

Which platforms host the most design communities?

Independent Platforms (19), Slack (18), and LinkedIn (18) are the most common here. Click a platform icon above the list to open a filtered view.

What features do these communities offer?

Live Chat is the most common (50%). Others that show up often include forum and job board. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free design communities?

64 of 82 (78%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which design communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Supernoobs Creative Club, Web Dev and Web Design, The Design Space, and Design Buddies first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 6/9/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.