About Dribbble
Dribbble is an online community and showcase for designers, where members share their work, find inspiration and discover job opportunities. It was founded in the late 2000s in the United States and has grown into a widely used platform for illustrators, graphic designers, UI and UX designers, motion designers and other creative professionals. It is known for its emphasis on sharing work in progress.
What Dribbble Offers
Designers upload images, animations and project showcases to build a portfolio and receive feedback and appreciation from other members. Companies and recruiters use the platform to browse portfolios and to advertise design jobs, and designers can create profiles that highlight their skills and availability for work. The platform has also offered tools for hiring, such as searching for designers by style, skills and location, as well as features that help designers to present case studies.
Users and Audience
Dribbble is used by designers and companies around the world and has become a common place to look for visual inspiration and trends. It suits designers who want to showcase work and connect with peers, and businesses that want to find creative talent or follow design styles. As with other creative communities, the visibility of work depends on the quality of presentation and engagement from the community, and the features offered may be updated over time. Including Dribbble in a shortlist can be a sensible way to benchmark quality, approach and value against other names in the same category.