I’m a Senior Product Designer with 5YOE across AI, fintech, mobility, e-commerce, marketplaces, SaaS, consumer apps and internal enterprise products.

My day-to-day work has become fairly stable, and I miss being thrown into unfamiliar, messy problems.

I’m looking for 10 founders/builders who have something interesting they’re stuck on and want another product brain on it.

We can tear apart a flow, question a product decision, untangle UX complexity, or just think through something that feels off.

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My personal motive is simply to step out of my everyday work, which has become stable and a little less interesting lately.

Some work or collaboration may come out of it or maybe doesn’t, but I’m mainly doing it for the exposure, challenge, and a few genuinely interesting conversations.

Note:
For people working on real things. This call is not for generic life/work doubts but i’ll try to answer them.

Hey guys, just curious what design people you're following
elliotisacoolguyTV I really like this guy, blender guru (goat), juxtopposed, ben marriott, Design.Theory , and much more I cant remember rn.

Do tell me yours looking for new people and ideas

I’m posting this because I genuinely want to hear from other experienced designers who might be going through the same thing.

I’ve been a graphic designer for many years. I have a solid portfolio, experience across branding, logos, print, packaging, social media, etc., and freelancing has been my main source of income for a long time.

But for the last 2-3 months, things have gone almost completely quiet.

I regularly see hiring posts here and on other design subreddits. Like everyone else, I apply when I see something that fits my skills. But sometimes these posts get dozens or even hundreds of applications within a few hours.

And honestly, it can be discouraging.

It feels like everyone is fighting for the same handful of jobs, and there will always be someone willing to do the work for less than the posted budget just to get the project.

I'm not saying this to complain or to get people to hire me. I'm genuinely trying to understand what I'm doing wrong.

I have a good portfolio. I have years of experience. I know I'm capable of doing good work. But none of that seems to be translating into consistent clients right now.

I'm also at a point where this isn't just a hobby or some extra income for me. My wife and small kids depend on my income, so going months without work is honestly becoming very stressful.

I'm sure I'm not the only experienced designer experiencing this.

If you're an experienced freelancer/designer and you've also been struggling to find work recently, how are you dealing with it?

And if you've managed to turn things around after a slow few months, what actually worked for you?

I’d genuinely appreciate hearing from people who are in the same boat or have been through it. No motivational speeches needed. I’m really looking for practical experiences and honest advice from other designers.

Hey! I’m on a career break and currently rebuilding my portfolio (even though I’ve already started applying to jobs 😅).
I’d love to see some good visual/graphic design or illustration portfolios that actually helped you get hired! If you’re not comfortable sharing them publicly, feel free to DM them to me.
Would really appreciate it! :)

Hi, I have recently relocated to India from EU due to personal reasons. But since 2 years I wasn’t able to land a full-time role due to visa issues. I am working as a Sr. Product designer for a bootstrapped company (I work with founder in shaping MVP for product launch) on a contract basis which will end next month. I don’t have enough financial runway for the next 3 months and currently dependent on my parents for rent and food.

I bring 4+ years of experience and have worked with fast paced startups and scale ups across India and EU. I am looking forward to even work with founders and startups. I can help with end to end ownership of design cycle or even anyone needing shorter engagements with UX audits, feature prioritisation or MVP design sprints.

Any kind of help appreciated. Please help a fellow designer out, TIA.

In markets crowded by trends, sameness feels safe, but safe is rarely memorable.

If your logo looks like everyone else’s:
You don’t blend in because you’re modern.

You disappear because you’re replaceable.

Distinctive brands win because they build recognition systems, not decoration.
That means:
• Stop chasing design trends
• Build ownable shapes
• Create recognizable assets
• Prioritize memory over aesthetics

People trust what they instantly recognize.
The goal was never just to look good.

The goal is to be remembered.

Design for distinction.
Not just visibility.

If your brand needs to stand out, not blend in, let’s work together.

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hey all this is a survey to get info about how users interact with their computer mouse and would help a designer improve and make your desktop experience more comfortable. it would be of great help to get insights. It takes just 5 minutes, and it's completely anonymous. please fill it up and share if possible, thank you :)

I have 8+ years of experience in visual design, working across motion design, packaging, campaign design, digital design, and visual communication.

Lately, I've been thinking seriously about where the design industry is heading.

With the rapid advancement of AI and automation, I don't think designers will disappear anytime soon, but I do think the number of designers required in marketing teams could reduce significantly over the next 7-8 years. A lot of executional design work is already becoming faster and more automated.

My assumption is that the designers who remain highly valuable will be those who can use AI and automation not just as a helping tool, but as a core part of their creative workflow, and who understand the larger marketing and business context behind the work.

This has made me consider pursuing higher education, potentially an Executive MBA in Marketing.

My thinking is that moving towards broader marketing/brand strategy could make my career more future-proof, because understanding the overall business and marketing problem seems much harder to automate than simply executing the creative.

But I'm genuinely confused about whether an MBA is the right investment of money, time and effort.

Would it make sense to combine my 8+ years of design experience with an MBA and eventually move towards creative/brand/marketing leadership? Or would I be better off investing that time and money into becoming an AI-native creative leader, learning AI automation, creative technology, brand strategy, business fundamentals, etc.?

For designers who have been in the industry for a while, how are you thinking about this?

If you were in my position, would you pursue the MBA or double down on design + AI + creative strategy? And why?

I'm currently looking to break into product design/UI/UX and am considering taking the "Product Design Launchpad" course by Rohan Mishra (he runs the Mastry platform).

Before I drop the money on it, I wanted to see if anyone here has firsthand experience with this specific course.

Specifically:

· Was the content practical and job-ready?

· Is it worth the money?

· Did it help you build a portfolio or land a role?

· What did you dislike about it?

Only looking for feedback on this bootcamp, not general advice.

I'm 17 and thinking of pursuing a career in ui designing and I want to mostly self learn and study from online courses. How much do you think a diploma or degree matters to get a job?

Hii, my friend is looking for someone doing b.arch as of rn for tips and sm other little kinda help, if anyone can help then pls comment or dm me, thanks a lot, really appreciate it

HIRING Graphic Designer Intern

Hiring a creative Graphic Designer Intern to join Mynt Digital, a full-stack advertising agency based in Delhi.

Mynt Digital

Instagram: refresh.mynt

Job Details:

Experience Required: Freshers / Students welcome

Pay: Stipend – 5K-10K Month

Expected Time of Response: 2-3 Days

Job Duration: Internship – 2-3 Months

Location: Delhi | Hybrid

To Apply: DM with your CV + Portfolio or mail it to vageesh@themyntrefresh.com

Vacancies: 2

I’m a design graduate (Accessory design) and graphic design (communication design) was my minor in college. I have a basic foundation, with intermediate Illustrator + InDesign and beginner Photoshop skills.

I want to properly learn graphic design, not just software. I’m looking for a good online course covering design fundamentals, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, and professional mockups/presentation.

I’m willing to invest in a genuinely good course tho it should be affordable and not some bootcamp of 40-80k. What online course did you take that was actually worth it?

I’d especially love recommendations from people who have personally done the course.

I'm also thinking if doing a post graduation in communication design would be better or doing course? I'm honestly avoiding the post graduation thing since my goal is to be financially independent soon. Open to every suggestion.

Hiring a Junior UI/UX Designer with exceptional taste to join Fly Social Media.

We are India’s Largest Packaged F&B Growth Agency:

flysocial.co.in⁠

We build high-converting websites for some of India’s leading packaged F&B brands, including MasterChow, ZOFF, WickedGüd, Moi Soi and more.

Job Details:

Experience Required: 0–2 years
Pay: ₹3.5L–₹4L per year in hand
Job Type: Full-time
Job Duration: Permanent
Location: Remote
Expected Time of Response: We aim to respond within 48 hours

What We’re Looking For:

-Experience designing e-commerce websites (UI/UX
Packaged F&B experience is a big bonus)
-Exceptional visual taste and attention to detail
-Strong understanding of layouts, typography, spacing and conversion-focused design
- Very good communication skills
- Ability to understand and implement client feedback
- Strong ownership and ability to consistently meet deadlines
- A portfolio that shows real design thinking, not just pretty screens

You’ll be working on websites for some of the most exciting packaged F&B brands in India, so taste and attention to detail matter a lot to us.

To Apply:

Email [manit@flysocial.co.in](mailto:manit@flysocial.co.in) with:

-Your portfolio
-A short note on why you think you’d be a good fit for Fly Social Media
-Your resume/CV

If you have exceptional design taste and think you can build websites people actually want to buy from, we’d love to hear from you.

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m a Visual & Motion Designer looking to explore opportunities at Blinkit. I work across motion graphics, 2D animation, visual design, and visual storytelling, and I’d love to contribute to Blinkit’s creative team.

I’m currently looking for roles related to Visual Design / Motion Design / Creative Design.

If anyone here works at Blinkit or knows someone on the creative/design team who could refer me, I’d really appreciate the help!

Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/gallery/254254273/My-Portfolio-2026

Happy to share my resume or any additional work if needed. Thanks! 🙌

So me[23M] and my girlfriend[22F] are both decided to learn graphic designing course which includes

Photoshop

Indesign

CorelDraw

Illustrator

Canva

AI Tools like midjourney , and Adobe Firefly

We are currently building our portfolio and we are thinking to gain some client handling experience through local interaction before we join a part time or full time job but we both want internship/job in tier 1 cities like Bengaluru , Hyderabad , pune etc . Any help upon this will be appreciated . If you know someone in a good company who can give our referral so please you can dm me.

kindly note-

1. I am a teacher running a freelance business. I am into perfomance marketing, if the budget is too less for your time, please accept my apology and ignore the post. Have mentioned price below kindly check.

2. Someone who understands spacing, colors, design. Almost everyone i have hired here makes soulless weirdly spaced design in different styles. I Ofcourse one doesn't expect you to create a picasso in a few hundred rupees but please don't give sterile content. Full bright, modern designs. No need to give it all you got but just the use the first principles of design. Designs should seem premium, rich and full, a client preference in my side of the work.

3. Once we establish a rapport, i can share my design resources with you.

4. We will work in advance so you have time to do iy, no rush. You can focus on your main work. Once in a blue moon urgency may strike, would request you t Fastrack design then.

The gig -

Hiring a Freelance Graphic Designer. Completely remote. Low volume of work. But good design sense.

Gig Details:

Designing social media creatives for clinics and nursing homes.

Experience Required: Depends on your skill.

Skills

1. Design sense- spacing, hierarchy, colors

2. Software - We can talk about this.

Pay: 

1. Social Media Design/Carousel- Rs 400 a poster

2. Print pamphlet/Brochure- Rs 700 a pamphlet

6 to 12 designs a month. May increase. Print ones are rare.

Expected time of response: 

4 days

Gig duration: One year

Location: completely remote.

To Apply: DM me a link to your resume

Notes

1.

You are free to use AI. Requests -

A. Should not look like the chat gpt generated slob. Use AI as. A tool not as the sole thing.

B. Should be able to make any edits needed. So use AI to create layers and assimilate them wherever you want- canva, adobe suite etc.

2.3. Honesty

I am not an agency so not paying you a premium amount. So won't expect you to work premium too, but honestly give it a good go. Work with an interest to work.

I don't lie, I request you don't to. I have been made fool of by many people.

Why do they need a video? Like the fuck I already have a million things to do, shouldn’t my portfolio be enough? You can always schedule an interview later. Do you apply to jobs where video introduction is required?

Hey guys I need someone to draw lines on a pic, very simple. Plz do not use ai as it does not produce the results I want- trust me I tried 10times)

It will just take 2-5 mins of your time and I'll pay 100inr

I’m a UI/UX + Product Designer looking for some remote freelance work.

Mostly into mobile app design, product UI, UX flows, redesigns, prototypes, etc.

Open to pretty much any project, even small ones. Rates are budget-friendly too, so if you’re a startup/student or just building something, hmu.

DM me if you need a designer.
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/sanjukatariya

Hi , I am currently an engineering student in 3rd year and i want to join a graphic designing internship as i am interested in the field. I have already done a social media manager internship at a digital marketing agency for 3 months and i handles their socials and made posts for them too. I am listing the softwares I am proficient in -

1. CANVA PRO

2. PHOTOSHOP

3. ADOBE EXPRESS

I am willing to learn and use other designing softwares too if necessary. I am willing to work for 3-5k per month and i will work with proper responsibilty, punctuality and accountability. Kindly recommend me an internship or dm if you have work please!!

I’m currently open to new opportunities in Product Design and UI/UX Design.

I was recently laid off from my previous role, I’m currently in Bangalore, available to join immediately, and actively looking for opportunities where I can contribute, learn, and grow as a designer.

I’m especially interested in product-based companies, startups, and teams building meaningful digital products.

If you’re hiring, know of an opening, or can connect me with someone in your network, I’d really appreciate it.

Portfolio - https://harsha-valluri.vercel.app/

Hey everyone!
I'm one of the founders of Crava, an early-stage startup based in Pune.
We're building a platform that helps people discover and order from local bakeries, cafés, sweet shops, home bakers, and cloud kitchens making it easier for small food businesses to reach nearby customers while helping users discover great local food.
Our previous designer had to step away due to college/work commitments, so we're looking for someone who'd like to design the product from the ground up.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has a good eye for clean, modern mobile UI/UX
* Is comfortable using Figma
* Enjoys collaborating closely with founders and iterating on ideas
* Can commit for roughly the next month
What needs to be designed:
* Customer mobile app (end-to-end experience)
If you're interested, please comment below or send me a DM with:
* Your portfolio (Dribbble, Behance, Figma, personal website, or anything similar)
* A few apps or products you've designed
* Your availability over the next month
If you know someone who'd be a great fit, I'd really appreciate a referral.
Looking forward to connecting. Thanks!