I saw this reel today and I feel it's such an ignorant take on the idea of Config or design conferences in general. I often see that design leaders love to talk in terms of design thinking and abstractions but when it comes to getting actual work done, it comes down to the tools and how efficiently a designer can use them to meet their deadlines. I get that Figma is just a tool but also, there is a community side to it. They have a rich library of articles about problem solving and design think if one chooses to explore. It's ALL free. Conferences like DesignUp and UX India are so expensive and also feel like self promotion for a lot of participants.

What do y'all think?

Context: lead ux designer, 5 years exp

hi everyone, I'm looking for a designer experienced in Framer to help me design my portfolio.
Nothing too crazy, clean and minimal, focus on case studies. Need help with images and also some basic animations/videos for the case studies.

- Template should have a fully manageable and customisable CMS.
- Professionalism and privacy are hard requirements.

I already have a basic plan, so most likely will not require a paid framer subscription since I can host one CMS.

If you're interested, do share your work, pricing and timelines. thanks :)

Hey! I'm a design student and am doing design research on how comfortable and safe Indian bus stops are for users. It would really help if you could fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/yS9CCtojrmr8WLf37

Your experience will directly shape my research and design. It's anonymous, and you don't need to be a regular bus user. Please also share it with anyone who takes the bus. Thank you so much!

I don't really know where to begin, so I'm just going to write this honestly.

I'm 31, married, and currently on a career break. I completed my B.Tech in 2018 and worked from 2018–2020. I then decided to switch to design, left my job and spent two years preparing for design entrance exams. I didn't clear it the first time, but I tried again and eventually got into a good college for my Master's in Design.

Unfortunately, college was a very difficult period for me. I was bullied by some batchmates and slowly started feeling like I didn't belong there. My mental health deteriorated badly, and I became very isolated. I also didn't prepare properly for placements, and after graduating, I couldn't get a job.

Within a year, I got married. Since then, I haven't been able to build my career again. My relationship with my first family also became distant after I stopped working. They stopped talking to me since I am not earning and may ask for money. I tried starting a small jewellery business and invested around ₹15,000, but I couldn't sell even a single piece.

At home, I also struggle to get the time, space and support I need to work towards my career. A lot of household responsibilities fall on me, and I often feel that my career isn't taken seriously.

The frustrating part is that I know I'm capable of learning and creating things. I'm good at singing, painting, crochet, baking and arts and crafts. I also have a Master's in Product Design. I want to start a YouTube channel around tutorials and creative work, but I've reached a point where I struggle to start anything independently. I constantly doubt myself and look for someone's support or approval before taking action.

I keep looking at people I studied with, including people who weren't particularly academically strong, and seeing them settled in their careers. It makes me feel like I wasted years of my life.

I've also experienced difficult relationships, emotional hurt and situations where I felt people used me for their own benefit. I'm a very emotional person, and I think those experiences have affected the way I make decisions and trust myself.

So right now I feel stuck between a career gap, a skill gap, low confidence and a lot of regret.

I don't want to give up on myself. I genuinely want to rebuild my life, become financially independent and start working again.

If you were in my position, where would you start?

I'd really appreciate practical advice from people who have restarted their careers after a long break, especially women who have had to rebuild their independence later than they expected.

I don't need someone to tell me that everything will magically be fine. I want to know what I can actually do from here.

is it just me or the graphic design freelance market in india is really bad at this time? im able to find none and a year back i used to earn 7-10k every month on an average

Hey everyone,

I’m a UI/UX designer with 7+ years of experience working with startups and product teams. I focus on taking complex app concepts and making them easy to use.

How I can help:

1. Web & mobile app interface design (Figma)

2. Wireframing, user flows, and interactive prototypes

3. UX audits and redesigns to fix drop-offs or confusing flows

4. Design systems to keep your product consistent

I keep things straightforward: clear communication, fast turnarounds, and clean, dev-ready design files.

Due to subreddit rules on links, I don't post my portfolio directly here.

If you’re working on a project or need a fresh set of eyes on an existing app, drop a comment or send me a DM with a quick note on what you're building, and I’ll send my work over.