Best communities for Design founders
Curated Reddit subreddits and related Discord, Facebook, and newsletter rooms where design buyers hang out — with self-promo tolerance scores. Free, no signup.
| Community | Size | Promo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| r/design reddit | 1M+ | 30 | Critique culture. Portfolio plugs only when invited. |
| r/UI_Design reddit | 100k+ | 55 | Assume no self-promo unless someone asked for a tool. Lead with help. |
| r/userexperience reddit | 100k+ | 55 | Assume no self-promo unless someone asked for a tool. Lead with help. |
| r/FigmaDesign reddit | 50k+ | 55 | Assume no self-promo unless someone asked for a tool. Lead with help. |
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reddit · 100k+ · activity high
55
promo tolerance
Assume no self-promo unless someone asked for a tool. Lead with help.
reddit · 50k+ · activity medium
55
promo tolerance
Assume no self-promo unless someone asked for a tool. Lead with help.
reddit · 1M+ · activity medium
30
promo tolerance
Critique culture. Portfolio plugs only when invited.
reddit · 100k+ · activity medium
55
promo tolerance
Assume no self-promo unless someone asked for a tool. Lead with help.
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