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Join a community of designers learning together.
Connect with talented designers in Slack and Design Club critiques and unlock our full library of learning resources.
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Grow with a community of designers.
- Private Slack communityAnnual membersAn active community of talented designers and former guests.
- Design ClubAnnual membersBi-weekly Zoom: critique, career conversations, expert guests.
- Ad-free episodesEvery episode, without the ads.
- The Roundup & The BriefNewsletters that take you deep into design.
- Ebook libraryNine books, yours to download and keep.
- Job alertsAnnual membersSaved searches, emailed daily, weekly or every two weeks.
Compare plans | Free$0 | Monthly$15 a month | AnnualMost members$72 a year$6 a month, billed onceSave $108 a year |
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| Private Slack communityAn active community of talented designers and former guests. | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Design ClubCritique and career conversations every other Wednesday on Zoom. | Not included | Not included | Every other week, plus recordings |
| Job alertsSave a search and get new matching roles by email. | Not included | Not included | Up to 5 saved searches |
| BooksNine design handbooks, yours to download and keep. | Not included | All nine | All nine |
| Podcast episodesConversations with designers, founders, and creative leaders. | Every episode, with ads | Every episode, ad-free | Every episode, ad-free |
| The RoundupNew episodes and the ideas worth keeping from each one. | Not included | Every week | Every week |
| The BriefA monthly letter on one idea worth your time. | Not included | Every month | Every month |
| Live eventsAMAs and live sessions with guests and industry experts. | Occasional open sessions | Early access and discounts | Early access and discounts |
| Custom content recommendationsEpisodes, issues, and books matched to what you care about. | Not included | Matched to your interests | Matched to your interests |
| Join monthly | Join annual |
Design Club
Critique, career discussion, and industry experts every other Wednesday on Zoom.
Design Club and the Slack community are part of annual membership.
Get critical feedback on a portfolio or a passion project from talented, supportive designers, or listen and learn as your peers present their work. Industry experts from inspiring companies join us regularly too, making every Design Club a powerful learning experience. We record all calls and post videos in the #designclub channel so you can catch every conversation even when you can't make a call.
- Join as a memberYour invitation to the Slack community arrives with your welcome email.
- Find #designclubSubscribe to the shared calendar in the channel. Call details and topics live there.
- Show up every other weekGet feedback on a design, work through a career decision, or listen and learn. Recordings go up for anyone who missed it.
Next sessions
- Wed 1:00–2:00 PM EDT · Zoom
- Wed 1:00–2:00 PM EST · Zoom
- Wed 1:00–2:00 PM EST · Zoom
- Wed 1:00–2:00 PM EST · Zoom
Members get the Zoom link and calendar in #designclub.
Join to get accessSlack community
Connect with talented designers around the world.
Design Better is a learning community where feedback, career advice, and insights are freely shared. Plus, you'll get to chat with industry experts and previous guests on the podcast.
- #designclubSession topics, the shared calendar, and the recordings.
- #critiquePost work in progress and get read by people who do this daily.
- #careersRoles, referrals, salary talk, and portfolio reviews.
- #hiringOpen roles shared privately by community members, and a place for teams to recruit top talent.
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What members are saying
“Among the many design forums and communities out there, what I’ve found most special about Design Better is that it has expanded my idea of what it means to be a designer and a creative. Coming from an engineering background and having switched to a new career in design, I started listening to the podcast several years ago, and it showed me that creativity isn’t a particular role or way of working — it’s an act of creating, of seeing possibilities, and of bringing different perspectives together.
What has stayed with me most is the empathy and intention behind this community. There is a genuine respect for people and their different backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. That has shaped me not just as a designer, but as a leader.”
“It’s helped me throughout my design career. Having started out in HR, it helped me catch up fast and unlock much of the creativity that was in me. I share the content with everyone I know who wants to start in design, because that’s how I got better. I guess you could say I got better with Design Better.”
Michael Ofuasia “I want to become a better designer, and your episodes always helped me. Thank you!”
Dalila Bonomi “One of the only podcasts I’ve found that talks about creativity and design at an executive level, with a holistic view of business. I’m at a point in my career where I deal with boards, investment committees, and older-thinking C-suite folks. This landscape takes a broader understanding of business and a different language to navigate. Thanks for producing this valuable content.”
Charles Fulford “Love your interviews. Thanks for doing what you do. As a designer, I find the content extremely beneficial. Your discussions are always so timely and relevant to the fast-paced nature of the industry.”
Ting “I consistently find value in the conversations you’re having, the AMAs, and the resources you make available. The Roundups are phenomenal, and the guidance for a design-adjacent professional looking to move further into the design field is extremely helpful.”
Tom Weatherburn “I have a design studio in Monterrey, México, and I love your content. I’m always recommending your episodes to my team.”
Katro Rodriguez “Love listening to the podcast on my way to and from work. The differing mindsets that have carried and formed industry leaders are so enlightening and intriguing. They have shaped my vision of the world and what I want to achieve and believe in.”
Kenn “I am an instructional designer in higher education, and I find great value in your podcasts and the resources you provide.”
Adryan Clapp “You guys are the best. You are dedicated to bringing on incredible guests, dropping fresh knowledge, sharing hot takes, and staying curious across a wide range of topics including design, tech, business, and culture. Thank you!”
Kevin Flores “I like hearing from diverse design professionals and learning from their perspectives.”
Felix “You really fill a void in discussing design and its role in all things business, creativity, and digital. Thanks!”
Nuno Vargas “Your content is quality, and I want to educate myself, elevate, and improve my design.”
Ivan Radić “I really appreciate what you do, bringing leaders in this space into the conversation. I have found this podcast very insightful.”
Nick Murphy “Thank you for continuing to invest in the growth of the design community, and of course for always bringing great content.”
Aaron Irizarry “I believe in design, culture, and most definitely the team behind Design Better. Thank you!”
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Pricing
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Questions
Is this for someone like me?
Members are individual designers, design managers, researchers, product managers, and people changing careers into design. About half work alone or on a team of two to five. Six in ten are outside the United States. If you make things and want to get better at it, you'll fit.
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Can I cancel?
Any time, from your Substack account. A monthly plan stops at the end of the month. An annual plan stays active until the year is up.
What do I get right away?
The Slack invitation, the handbook downloads, and the full episode archive arrive in your welcome email. The next Design Club is on the shared calendar in #designclub.
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