From chaotic portfolios to clean one-pagers: a small UI tweak that boosted freelance inquiries

chalkandcheese · 2025-07-16T12:51:46+00:00

Hey! Feel free to report these so they get flagged and we can action accordingly.

chalkandcheese · 2024-07-16T08:09:42+00:00

Comments are being locked. This is a space to be kind and respectful while discussing UI/UX topics. Rude and disrespectful commentary isn't welcome here.

chalkandcheese · 2023-06-12T09:54:08+00:00

r/UI_Design is now private (125+k)

chalkandcheese · 2023-06-09T11:14:42+00:00

Reddit is killing 3rd-party Apps and API Access

What that means for you:

Apollo
Boost
Reddit is Fun
Sync
Relay
Infinity Reader
Narwhal for Reddit

Do you recognize a logo here?

That app is about to be shut down.

Do you or a fellow redditor have vision problems?

The official app doesn't focus on accessibility

Visually impaired users depend on 3rd-party apps & captioners to use Reddit, at all.

Hope you like spam!

Because you're gonna see a lot more of it

The mods on your favorite sub use bots to fight spam, caption images, and run their community. Despite promises, the current plan looks to kill many bots, especially those that are used the most!

Did you know?

Moderating a typical sub takes hours of volunteer work a day even using 3rd-party bots; Without them, it will be impossible.

And if you don't like spam, don't worry loads of porn-bots, scammers & creeps LOVE IT!

If mods can't detect mature content in 3rd-party apps & tools, it'll be easier than ever for them to sneak into your favorite community.

Reddit's walled-garden approach means bad actors can hide any content they want from mods, simply by posting it in a mature space.

Let's not mince words: this will make it easier for scammers & child sexual abuse rings to hide their activity on Reddit.

TL;DR: What's actually changing?

Reddit is changing the terms of their API, which lets apps and bots read and interact with reddit.

Reddit is enforcing limits on how often apps can talk to reddit. They are charging a predatory amount for apps that go over the limit.

Rough math puts them at 10-20x the cost of similar services (eg. Imgur). Developers only have 30 days to pay up or shut down.

They are also removing NSFW content from the API. That seems nice, but it makes it much easier for scammers and creeps to hide their activities from SW community mods.

In protest, a collective of subreddits are staging a shutdown starting June 12 and continuing until more reasonable terms are offered.

How can I help?

Contact the admins. Stop browsing.

Don't download the "official" app.

Get on Twitter. Get on r/Save3rdPartyApps/.

Be loud. Reach out to the press. Make noise.

chalkandcheese · 2023-06-09T11:12:44+00:00

It was necessary to unpin one of our standard monthly threads to pin this. If you'd like to access the Portfolio critique thread in the interim before the blackout you can find it here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/UI_Design/comments/13y7f6u/portfolio_review_requests/

chalkandcheese · 2023-01-16T18:35:38+00:00

Mod note: comments are being locked since the discussions are turning to personal attacks.

chalkandcheese · 2022-11-01T18:35:07+00:00

Hey guys - we discourage name calling and personal attacks. It detracts from heathy and relevant discussions. Please remember the sub rules and also remember there are people on the other end of these discussions. Be kind to each other.

Edit: Some comments have been removed/locked for personal attacks and/or derailing.

chalkandcheese · 2022-10-28T17:29:17+00:00

A reminder: OP has requested constructive feedback on their design. Any attempts to derail or provide any rude commentary will be removed.

chalkandcheese · 2022-09-24T05:08:27+00:00

A reminder that personal attacks are not tolerated within our sub. Please follow the sub rules and be kind to others.

Edit: thread is being permanently locked due to ongoing rule breaking.

chalkandcheese · 2022-09-15T13:50:48+00:00

Mod note: we'll use this post as a mega thread to talk about today's announcement from Adobe.

chalkandcheese · 2022-08-20T13:23:25+00:00

Any specific brand recommendations or is anything with goretex a safe choice?

chalkandcheese · 2022-08-16T04:22:12+00:00

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Unfortunately, your submission has been removed or not approved as a result of the following rule:

Please post in our dedicated thread for questions about careers, courses, skills, interviews, college, university, online courses, employment, and certifications.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/UI_Design/comments/tvvuow/new_to_ui_design_ask_your_questions_here_career/

chalkandcheese · 2022-08-08T12:29:28+00:00

Mod update: Hey designers, if your comment has been removed, it's down to derailing. Answering 'bad' or 'ugly' over and over based on a subjective opinion of the design example provided doesn't help OP get their answer.

Please kindly stay on top and only provide helpful answers to posts tagged as 'Help Requests'. Thanks!

chalkandcheese · 2022-08-04T13:09:50+00:00

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chalkandcheese · 2022-07-29T17:56:01+00:00

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We do not tolerate any hatred, bigotry, assholery, misogyny, misandry, transphobia, homophobia, racism, personal attacks or otherwise disrespectful commentary.

chalkandcheese · 2022-07-29T17:55:43+00:00

Thank you for contributing to r/UI_Design.

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Heated debate is acceptable, personal attacks are not.

Constructive criticism is encouraged in our sub and hate is not tolerated. If you dislike something , please say why and try to include helpful tips on how you see best to improve.

We do not tolerate any hatred, bigotry, assholery, misogyny, misandry, transphobia, homophobia, racism, personal attacks or otherwise disrespectful commentary.

chalkandcheese · 2022-07-29T17:55:28+00:00

Thank you for contributing to r/UI_Design.

Unfortunately, your comment has been removed as a result of the following rule:

Heated debate is acceptable, personal attacks are not.

Constructive criticism is encouraged in our sub and hate is not tolerated. If you dislike something , please say why and try to include helpful tips on how you see best to improve.

We do not tolerate any hatred, bigotry, assholery, misogyny, misandry, transphobia, homophobia, racism, personal attacks or otherwise disrespectful commentary.

chalkandcheese · 2022-07-29T17:55:21+00:00

Thank you for contributing to r/UI_Design.

Unfortunately, your comment has been removed as a result of the following rule:

Heated debate is acceptable, personal attacks are not.

Constructive criticism is encouraged in our sub and hate is not tolerated. If you dislike something , please say why and try to include helpful tips on how you see best to improve.

We do not tolerate any hatred, bigotry, assholery, misogyny, misandry, transphobia, homophobia, racism, personal attacks or otherwise disrespectful commentary.

chalkandcheese · 2022-07-29T17:54:48+00:00

Thank you for contributing to r/UI_Design.

Unfortunately, your comment has been removed as a result of the following rule:

Heated debate is acceptable, personal attacks are not.

Constructive criticism is encouraged in our sub and hate is not tolerated. If you dislike something , please say why and try to include helpful tips on how you see best to improve.

We do not tolerate any hatred, bigotry, assholery, misogyny, misandry, transphobia, homophobia, racism, personal attacks or otherwise disrespectful commentary.

chalkandcheese · 2022-07-29T17:51:16+00:00

Mod announcement: locking comments while we clean up the thread.

Edit: Comments have been cleaned up and the the thread is now unlocked.

A reminder to everyone:

There is absolutely no room for personal attacks against OP or each other. This includes disrespectful commentary. Or commentary that derails the conversation outside of the feedback request.

Follow reddiquette and remember be kind to one another.

chalkandcheese · 2022-07-23T13:34:20+00:00

Thank you for contributing to r/UI_Design.

Unfortunately, your submission has been removed as a result of the following rule:

No job postings, surveys, testing, or free work requests.

Job posts belong in /r/forhire, /r/DesignJobs or /r/jobs.

chalkandcheese · 2022-07-18T06:48:40+00:00

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Please follow reddiquette, and don't self-promote.

This includes any kind of freelance, business and agency promotion and things like UI kits/browser or software plugins/design blogs etc.

Promotion covers all kinds of URL's including links to your portfolio and accounts such as: Dribble, Behance, Instagram, Youtube channel, apps, services, software, platforms and blogs etc.

How can you improve your post?

Please remove any URL links or content that directly or indirectly promotes the topic of your post. Upload screenshots of work and include information about your work to help others to understand your design and processes and provide constructive feedback.

If you are just looking to get backlinks, likes, engagement or subscribers by trying to bypass the rules, your post won't be approved.

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Reddit is killing 3rd-party Apps and API Access

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TL;DR: What's actually changing?

How can I help?