List of top UX design online communities

Dear UX Designers! Let’s build an Online Community Toolbox!

A master list of the top online UX design communities specifically for YOU to connect, learn, and skyrocket your career.

I’ve got a few starting points, but this is where the community magic happens! What online spaces have been game-changers in your UX journey? Share your favorites in the comments below!

Here’s what to consider when recommending your picks:

* **Platform:** Is it a Slack group, forum, subreddit, or something else entirely?

* **Focus:** Does it cater specifically to junior UX designers, or is it a broader UX community?

* **Benefits:** What makes this community stand out for beginners? (Think mentorship programs, job boards, portfolio feedback, etc.)

**Let’s build a one-stop resource for all the aspiring UX designers out there! **

Here are a few communities to kick off the brainstorm:

https://www.mixed-methods.org/community1

https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenux

https://uxmastery.slack.com/signup#/domain-signup

https://www.designbuddies.community

https://designx.community/join/

https://www.iterateux.com/?trk=public_post-text

https://www.memorisely.com/community

https://techfleet.org/?trk=public_post-text

https://researchops.community

https://ixda.slack.com/?trk=public_post-text

https://discord.com/invite/56VYjvm

https://discord.com/invite/gjeETK58kN

You don’t see your favorite community on the list? Share it in the comments! The more resources we have, the stronger our UX design network becomes.

Platform: Slack Group

Focus: Junior UX Designers

Benefits:

Mentorship opportunities with experienced UX professionals
Portfolio reviews and feedback
Collaborations and networking
Exclusive access to webinars and workshops

Community: UX Coffee Hours

Platform: Forum

Focus: Broad UX Community

Benefits:

In-depth discussions on UX best practices
Q&A sessions with industry experts
Knowledge-sharing and idea exchange
Job postings and career advice

Community: UX Stack Exchange

Platform: Subreddit

Focus: UX Design and Research

Benefits:

Up-to-date news and resources on UX
Community support and feedback
Discussions on industry trends and challenges
Collaboration opportunities for UX projects

Community: r/UXDesign

Platform: Online Course Platform

Focus: UX Mastery and Career Advancement

Benefits:

Structured training programs tailored to different UX skill levels
Expert guidance and support
Portfolio feedback and job preparation assistance
Access to an exclusive community of UX professionals

Community: UX Mastery

Platform: Online Community

Focus: UX Designers from Underrepresented Groups

Benefits:

Safe and inclusive space for diverse UX professionals
Mentorship and career support
Visibility and networking opportunities
Advocacy for representation in the industry

Community: Women in UX

Platform: Slack Group

Focus: UX Research

Benefits:

Collaboration on research projects
Sharing of best practices and methodologies
Support and feedback on research findings
Access to a network of UX researchers

Community: ResearchOps Community

Platform: Discord Server

Focus: UX Designers and Developers

Benefits:

Real-time communication and collaboration
Discussions on UX/UI design and development practices
Knowledge exchange and idea generation
Networking and project-based work

Community: UX Haven